Dammit!
03-09-2010, 03:06 PM
GPS: 35.354896,-111.503162
Directions: Link to Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=cinders%20ohv%20area&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl).
Rules: Plate and AZ OHV decal required. No other permits needed that I'm aware of at this time. Helmets for anyone under 18. OHV's are not allowed on the forest service roads unless street legal. Pretty sure spark arrestors are required but I've never seen it enforced.
Review: Stunning, and I mean stunning views abound at this place. It's a huge area with plenty of trails to explore. Camping areas and trails heavily wooded so there's a lot shade. Temperatures in the summer are typically in the 70's or 80's. A nice change from the 110's down in the desert.
The hillclimbs are absolutely massive. The main attraction for hillclimbers being the famous Hundred Dollar Hill (over 600 feet high, 1/3 of a mile long and steep). The ground rides similar to sand but is actually made up of tiny volcanic rocks. It's very deep in places and extremely abrasive. It will sand blast the bottom of your machine in a day easily. Stepping in it you'll sink past your ankle most of the time. Tough, molded paddles are the tire of choice. I have run holeshots on the 350x before, however. Just don't expect to make the bigger hillclimbs without paddles.
If riding in a group, be prepared for dust. A sleeve cut from a t-shirt works perfectly as a dust mask. A spare air filter wouldn't be a bad idea if you're staying for the weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II_NfS4ybC0
Directions: Link to Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=cinders%20ohv%20area&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl).
Rules: Plate and AZ OHV decal required. No other permits needed that I'm aware of at this time. Helmets for anyone under 18. OHV's are not allowed on the forest service roads unless street legal. Pretty sure spark arrestors are required but I've never seen it enforced.
Review: Stunning, and I mean stunning views abound at this place. It's a huge area with plenty of trails to explore. Camping areas and trails heavily wooded so there's a lot shade. Temperatures in the summer are typically in the 70's or 80's. A nice change from the 110's down in the desert.
The hillclimbs are absolutely massive. The main attraction for hillclimbers being the famous Hundred Dollar Hill (over 600 feet high, 1/3 of a mile long and steep). The ground rides similar to sand but is actually made up of tiny volcanic rocks. It's very deep in places and extremely abrasive. It will sand blast the bottom of your machine in a day easily. Stepping in it you'll sink past your ankle most of the time. Tough, molded paddles are the tire of choice. I have run holeshots on the 350x before, however. Just don't expect to make the bigger hillclimbs without paddles.
If riding in a group, be prepared for dust. A sleeve cut from a t-shirt works perfectly as a dust mask. A spare air filter wouldn't be a bad idea if you're staying for the weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II_NfS4ybC0