Alt Names
Desert Wells Multiuse Area, Arizona
DESCRIPTION
This large area has miles and miles of very flat terrain. There are some marked trails, but they are really just smooth wide jeep roads with occasional dips into the sand washes. It is also very dusty here, but there is some interesting vegetation and you may see a few cows near the small pond. There are multiple access points and a recreation permit is required. Detailed Trail Map . Trail Map... Directions... Nearby Trails...
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LOCATION
Nearest City
Phoenix, AZ
From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take US-60 east about 30 miles to mile marker 204
2) Look for a sign and cattle guard on the right, enter here.
QUALITY
Pros
large area, many access points, neat desert scenery, stage anywhere
Cons
very dusty, no real actual trails, nothing challenging, no services, very flat
Rating
Fair
Recommended Stay
Half Day Spring/Fall
TERRAIN
Square Miles
75
Miles Of Trail
25
Climate Type
Desert
Elevation
1600 to 1800 ft.
Trail Maintenance
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
Little
Mud
None
Dust
All
Rocks
Little
Trees
Few
Steep Hills
None
Water Crossings
None
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Sand/Gravel Pits
None
Single Track
None
Roads
All
Intersections
Many
Rider Traffic
Few
Shade
None
Ranges/Gunfire
None
Hazards
None
Novice
All
Amateur
None
Expert
None
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Yes
Dates Open
Year-Round
Spark Arrestor
Yes
Noise Limit
Yes
Night Riding
Unknown
Flags
Not Required
Two Strokes
No Restriction
Cross Country
Prohibited
ATVs
No Restriction
UTVs
No Restriction
4x4s (registered)
No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Prohibited
Bicycles
No Restriction
Hiking
No Restriction
Horseback
No Restriction
Camping
No Restriction
Campfires
No Restriction
Alcohol
No Restriction
Fireworks
Prohibited
Firearms
Prohibited
Law Enforcement
Few/Periodic
Insurance
FEES
Parking
No ($0.00)
Entry
No ($0.00)
Riding
Yes ($15.00 per rider) AZ Trust Land Recreation Permit
Camping
No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid
30+ Miles (NW)
Gasoline
1-5 Miles (NW)
Diesel
1-5 Miles (NW)
Water
1-5 Miles (NW)
RV Hookup
5-20 Miles (NW)
RV Disposal
5-20 Miles (NW)
Campground
5-20 Miles (NW)
Conv Store
1-5 Miles (NW)
Swim Area
20-30 Miles (N)
Water Body
20-30 Miles (N)
Boat Ramp
20-30 Miles (S)
CONTACTS
Contact Info
Arizona State Land Department 1616 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 364-2753 (602) 542-4631www.land.state.az.us
Contact Info
Arizona Game & Fish Department (602) 942-3000www.azgfd.gov
Comment
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