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Log Corral Canyon

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Alt Names Log Corral, Log Corral Wash, Sycamore Creek, Brush Corral Canyon, Indian Springs Canyon, Red Mountain, Brush Corral Spring, Tonto National Forest, Granite Mountain, West Granite Mountain, Cottonwood Basin, Beeline Highway, Crosscut/mud Springs, Log Corral Canyon
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION

Primarily a jeep trail, this area offers superb views of Four Peaks, Bartlett Lake and the surrounding desert hills. The main trail to the south is very tough, with deep washouts, sand gullies and huge rocks.

You really need a modifed jeep, custom 4x4, a motorcycle, or maybe an ATV with a lift to enjoy this trail. (These rocks are big, and a normal vehicle simply won't make it.) If you continue past the first mile, plan on doing at least some damage to your vehicle, but you can make it all the way to Bartlett Lake.

There are no services and it is slow going, so food, water, a repair kit, and a winch are strongly recommended. For an easier time, you can follow the sand wash north from the staging area for a short but fun ATV trail with great turns. Nearby Four Peaks has tons of easier riding as well, and it's just down the road.

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LOCATION
Nearest City Phoenix, AZ
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 From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take Hwy 87 north (Beeline Highway) about 35 miles to mile marker #212
2) Continue about .5 miles past mile marker #212, look for turnout on the left
3) Proceed across the cattleguard, and follow the road about 100 yards until it hooks right
4) Stage in the sand wash on the right before the road crosses the river bed.
TYPE OF AREA
Area Trail
Land National Forest
QUALITY
Pros free, beautiful desert scenery, cool and windy ATV sand wash trail to the north east of the main trail (extra trail), not crowded
Cons main trail is extremely rocky and difficult, no services, second trail is not long enough
Rating Rating    Fair    
Recommended Stay Half Day
Fall-Winter
TERRAIN
Square Miles 40
Miles Of Trail 20
Climate Type Desert
Elevation 2300 to 4000 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard Pack The trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
Sand This trail has mostly sandy areas.Mostly
Mud The trail has no mud after it rains.None
Dust The trail has some dust on typical days.Some
Rocks This trail has mostly rocks.Mostly
Trees The trail has some trees.Some
Steep Hills This trail has no steep hills.None
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few
Small Jumps This trail has no small jumps.None
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This national forest has no single track trails.None ATV double track
Roads This national forest has mostly roads.Mostly
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
Shade This national forest has some shaded areas.Some near staging area
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This trail has some hazards.Some (hazards not marked)
large sharp rocks, cactuses
Easy Terrain Novice This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain Amateur This trail has little intermediate level terrain.Little
Difficult Terrain Expert This trail has mostly expert terrain.Mostly
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 Not Recommended
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 Not Recommended
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping No Restriction (camp anywhere)
Campfires No Restriction
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
Insurance *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that all visitors get insurance for their ATV, UTV or motorcycle before visiting any of the locations shown on this website.
FEES
Parking No ($0.00)
Entry No ($0.00)
Riding No ($0.00)
Camping No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 20-30 Miles (SW) Scottsdale Healthcare (480) 860-3000
Gasoline Gasoline 20-30 Miles (S) Baja Gas Station (480) 837-3506
Diesel Diesel 20-30 Miles (S) Baja Gas Station (480) 837-3506
Potable Water Water 20-30 Miles (S) Scottsdale
RV Hookups RV Hookup 20-30 Miles (S) Apache Wells RV Resort (480) 832-4324
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 20-30 Miles (S) Lost Dutchman State Park (480) 982-4485
Primitive Camping Campground 5-20 Miles (W) Bartlett Reservoir
Convenience Store Conv Store 5-20 Miles (SW) Safeway (480) 837-0287
Swimming Swim Area 5-20 Miles (W) Bartlett Lake
Body of Water Water Body 5-20 Miles (W) Bartlett Lake
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (W) Bartlett Lake Marina (602) 316-3378
CONTACTS
Contact Info Tonto National Forest - Supervisor's Office
2324 E. Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 225-5200
www.fs.fed.us
Contact Info Arizona Game & Fish Department
(602) 942-3000
www.azgfd.gov
Comment OHV Decal Info
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Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

Log Corral Canyon Trail
This area has great scenery but there are lots of rocks, and the rocks just get bigger as you progress until you are tackling large boulders.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
The sand washes, however, were a lot of fun.  Lots of sandy turns though a nice variety of desert vegetation.  This trail was two-way and a dead-end, so beware of other riders.
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OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Just getting started, this was near the parking area.
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OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Starting to get a little rocky here...  and it got much worse.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
It is amazing that Arizona trails have a such a variety of terrain and scenery.  It's hard to believe this is the same trail.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
The main trail mostly follows the wash, dropping in and out with lots of turns.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This is on the main trail, heading up the canyon.
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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Log Corral Canyon Trail
A nice primitive campsite or picnic area somewhere along the trail.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This photo was taken toward the end of the easier northern trail.  Unfortunately the trail just came to an abrupt end but it was still a lot of fun and worth doing.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
The northern trail has good scenery too, and no rocks!
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This is the end of the northern trail.  You have to turn around and go back from here, but again, it was still a lot of fun.  The sand berms were great.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This cattle guard marks the entrance to the northern trail.  The northern trail is just a short dead-end sand trail, but it has fun berms.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Heading back after turning around on the northern trail.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Heading back down one of the many rocky stair climbs on the main trail.  These were the most fun and managable climbs.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV traversing the water at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Another view of the main trail that follows the wash.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This part of the canyon had great views with high canyon walls.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
You can see a little of the lazy turns that made the northern trail fun.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Enjoying the great outdoors.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Just a different section of the main trail, before the rocks got too big.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
These Honda 250 ATVs didn't have a whole lot of clearance, but that didn't stop us from having a blast anyway.  We just couldn't go all the way up the main.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Slower going... and the rocks just kept getting bigger and bigger.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV crossing some water at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This is near where the trail goes up another notch in difficulty.
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Scenic view of Log Corral Canyon Trail
And finally we reached the point of no return with these ATVs.  We are not ashamed to say we turned around here.  A high clearance custom 4x4 or maybe a dirt bike is better if you want to go beyond this point.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

A trail at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This is what I meant by big rocks.  This is a difficult part of the trail and it's slow going for any vehicle.
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Another sand wash...
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

OHV crossing some water at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

Terrain example at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

Example of terrain at Log Corral Canyon Trail
Log Corral Canyon Trail Photo

Some terrain at Log Corral Canyon Trail
This is one of those spots where you are going to do some damage or at least lose some paint.
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