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	Saffel Canyon OHV Trail
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Last Known Status

Open

This OHV area consists of one 21-mile loop, one 4-mile loop and a tot-lot that winds through a mixed ponderosa pine, conifer and pinion-juniper forest. Colorful wildflowers border most of the trail and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are among the many highlights. The trail system is well marked and rated easy-medium difficulty with some tight sections for ATVs. The staging area is open for day use only however camping can be found near the town of Greer, Big Lake and Lyman Lake State Park.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Eagar, AZ

Street Map

Trail Map

From: St. Johns, AZ
1) Take US-180 (US-191) south about 25 miles
2) Turn left to stay on US-180 (US-191), continue 8 miles
3) Turn right on SR-260 (US-180), continue 1.6 miles
4) Turn right (west) on W. Central Ave., continue 1 block
5) Turn left (south) on S. Harless St., continue 1 mile
6) Proceed straight through the 4-way intersection onto Water Canyon Rd., continue 1.8 miles
7) Turn left (east) on FS-74, continue .9 miles
8) Turn right on FS-74D. Trailhead is on the right.

TYPE OF AREA
Area	Trail

Land	National Forest

QUALITY
Rating
Recommended Stay	Full Day

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Night Riding	Unknown
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	No Restriction
Cross Country	Prohibited
ATVs	No Restriction
UTVs	No Restriction
4x4s (registered)	Prohibited
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies	Prohibited
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	dispersed tent camping permitted, staging area is day use only
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Fireworks	Prohibited
Law Enforcement
Insurance	*Disclaimer: Be Safe! RiderPlanet recommends insurance for all riders and visitors to the destinations depicted on this website.

FEES
Parking	($0.00)
Entry	($0.00)
Riding	($0.00)
Camping	Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	5-20 Miles (N)	White Mountain Regional Medical Center (928) 333-4368
Gasoline	1-5 Miles (N)	Circle K (928) 333-2346
Diesel	1-5 Miles (N)	Circle K (928) 333-2346
Water	5-20 Miles (W)	Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground (928) 333-6200
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Apache Trout Campground (928) 333-6200
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (W)	Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground (928) 333-6200
Campground	5-20 Miles (W)	Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground (928) 333-6200
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (N)	Circle K (928) 333-2346
Swim Area	20-30 Miles (N)	Lyman Lake State Park (928) 337-4441
Water Body	1-5 Miles (W)	Water Canyon Creek
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (W)	Bunch Reservoir Boat Ramp (928) 333-6200

CONTACTS
Contact Info	Apache & Sitgreaves NF - Springerville Ranger District P.O. Box 640 Springerville, AZ 85938 (928) 333-6200 bit.ly

Contact Info	Arizona Game & Fish Department (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov
Comment	OHV Decal Info

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