Home to the Parker 400 Desert Race, this large area has multiple access points and consists of chunky jeep trails, sandy washes with various cactuses and creosote bushes scattered about. Primitive camping is permitted and there is no shade or amenities onsite. The nearby towns of Parker and Lake Havasu City offer numereous services, boating and recreation opportunites. Trail Map...Directions...Nearby Trails...
From: Parker, AZ
1) Take Alt Hwy 95 to Shea Rd. intersection
2) Turn left (east) on Shea Rd., continue about 7 miles
3) Look for BLM kiosk on the right, turn here.
TYPE OF AREA
Area
Trail
Land
BLM
QUALITY
Pros
free, large area, many map kiosk
Cons
chunky rock, mostly jeep trails, no shade, no services
Rating
Good
Recommended Stay
1-2 Days Fall/Winter
TERRAIN
Miles Of Trail
50
Climate Type
Desert
Elevation
700 to 1300 ft.
Trail Maintenance
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt
Some
Hard Pack
Some
Sand
Some
Mud
Little
Dust
Little
Rocks
Mostly
Trees
None
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
None
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
Few
Berms
Few
Sand/Gravel Pits
None
Single Track
None
Roads
Mostly
Intersections
Some
Rider Traffic
Few
Shade
None
Ranges/Gunfire
Few
Hazards
Few
(hazards not marked) Beware of open mine shafts.
Novice
Some
Amateur
Mostly
Expert
Little
Comment
multiple play areas connected by jeep roads, Gray Mine trail is best scenic loop in area