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.
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
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
20-30 Miles (SW)
Scottsdale Healthcare (480) 860-3000
Gasoline
20-30 Miles (S)
Baja Gas Station (480) 837-3506
Diesel
20-30 Miles (S)
Baja Gas Station (480) 837-3506
Water
20-30 Miles (S)
Scottsdale
RV Hookup
20-30 Miles (S)
Apache Wells RV Resort (480) 832-4324
RV Disposal
20-30 Miles (S)
Lost Dutchman State Park (480) 982-4485
Campground
5-20 Miles (W)
Bartlett Reservoir
Conv Store
5-20 Miles (SW)
Safeway (480) 837-0287
Swim Area
5-20 Miles (W)
Bartlett Lake
Water Body
5-20 Miles (W)
Bartlett Lake
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
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
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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Just getting started, this was near the parking area.
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Starting to get a little rocky here... and it got much worse.
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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.
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The main trail mostly follows the wash, dropping in and out with lots of turns.
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This is on the main trail, heading up the canyon.
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A nice primitive campsite or picnic area somewhere along the trail.
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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.
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The northern trail has good scenery too, and no rocks!
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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.
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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.
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Heading back after turning around on the northern trail.
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Heading back down one of the many rocky stair climbs on the main trail. These were the most fun and managable climbs.
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Another view of the main trail that follows the wash.
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This part of the canyon had great views with high canyon walls.
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You can see a little of the lazy turns that made the northern trail fun.
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Enjoying the great outdoors.
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Just a different section of the main trail, before the rocks got too big.
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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.
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Slower going... and the rocks just kept getting bigger and bigger.
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This is near where the trail goes up another notch in difficulty.
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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.
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This is what I meant by big rocks. This is a difficult part of the trail and it's slow going for any vehicle.
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Another sand wash...
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This is one of those spots where you are going to do some damage or at least lose some paint.