| Alt Names |
Cinder Hills OHV Area(flagstaff, Az), Cinder Hills Atv Area - Flagstaff, The Cinders (cinder Hills), Cinder Hills ATV Area, Coconino National Forest, Sunset Crater Volcanoe National Monument, Pinnacle Crater, Little Cinder Basin, Bonito Park, Bonito Campground, Cinder Lake, Hundred Dollar Hill, Explorers At The Cinders OHV Park |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area offers some huge hill climbs and about 19 miles of single track through deep volcanic craters and ponderosa pines. The cinders from ancient volcanoes feel like loose sand, but these tiny lava pebbles tend to tear up padde tires quickly. Bonita campground is close by, with picnic tables, fire rings, water faucets and vault toilets. Dispersed camping is also allowed, but the main staging area has no facilities. Tourist attractions include Hundred-Dollar Hill (a nasty hill-climb of almost 900 feet!) and Sunset crater, a 500ft deep volcanic crater used by the Apollo astronauts for practice on operating the Lunar Rover (off-limits to OHV).
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Flagstaff, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 35º 19.712' W 111º 32.728' |
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From: Flagstaff, AZ
1) Take Hwy 89 north about 8 miles
2) Turn right (east) on NF-776 (you will see a sign that says "Cinders OHV Area")
3) Continue about 1.3 miles to the main staging area |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Dunes |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
unique terrain, great twisty trails, great scenery, all skill levels |
| Cons |
no services, can't ride on roads, crowded during holidays, trails are not marked, trails are not one way, dangerous when crowded |
| Rating |
 Excellent
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| Recommended Stay |
3-5 Days
Spring |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
21 |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
6600 to 7800 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 None |
| Hard Pack |
None |
| Sand |
 All |
| Mud |
None |
| Dust |
 Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
 Many |
| Steep Hills |
Many |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
 Some |
| Large Jumps |
Some |
| Berms |
All |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
 Few |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
Many |
| Rider Traffic |
Many |
| Shade |
Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| Comment |
very steep hill climbs (optional) |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| 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 |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
20-30 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (S) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (S) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Coconino National Forest
1824 S. Thompson St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-3600
www.fs.fed.us
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