| Alt Names |
Agua Caliente Scenic Drive, "hot Water", Yellow Medicine Hills, Gila Bend Mountains, Sonoran Desert, Gila Compressor Station, Eagletail Mountain Wilderness, Saddle Mountain, Black Butte, Fourth Of July Butte, Face Mountain, Coppper Wash |
| DESCRIPTION |
Hot and dry, Agua Caliente is best explored during the winter or spring months. Old mines and some narrow washes are among the many things to discover. (There used be a ghost town at Sundad but it has been leveled.) You won't find a lot of challenging motorcycle or ATV trails, but rather a large network of sand washes and 4x4 roads in a very remote setting. The area was a popular place to go in the late 1880's and early 1900's as the hot springs in the area were used for medicinal purposes. The sandy trails are surrounded by beautiful desert vegetation with the southern route climbing onto the Sentinel Plain lava flow - a landscape of lava from 15 to 45 meters thick. There are no services and no drinking water in the area, but nearby Painted Rock Campground does have picnic tables, BBQ grills, fire rings and vault toilets, plus an opportunity to view the prehistoric petroglyphs.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Phoenix, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 33º 15.609' W 112º 47.860' |
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From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take I-10 west to exit 112
2) Merge onto Hwy 85 south, continue 15 miles to Patterson Rd. exit 138
3) Turn right off the exit ramp, continue about 100 yards
4) Look for left turn lane and turn onto Patterson Rd., continue 3.5 miles
5) Turn right onto Old US-80, continue 8 miles
6) Turn left (west) onto Agua Caliente Rd., continue .6 miles
7) Veer right to stay on Agual Caliente Rd., continue about 300 yards
8) Turn left onto gravel road, stage here. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
large area, beautiful desert scenery |
| Cons |
no services |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
200 |
| Miles Of Trail |
25 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
800 to 1700 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Mostly |
| Sand |
 Some |
| Mud |
 None |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
None |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
Few |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
Few |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Mostly |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
None |
| Novice Terrain |
Mostly |
| Amateur Terrain |
Some |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
No |
| Noise Limit |
No |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| 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 |
30+ Miles (NE) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Hookup |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| RV Disposal |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (E) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (NE) |
| Water Body |
30+ Miles (NE) |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (NE) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM Phoenix Field Office
21605 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027-2099
(623) 580-5500
www.blm.gov
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