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Pinal Airpark

Monday, March 18, 2024

Other Names

Pinal Air Park, Marana Air Park

Last Known StatusOpen

This large desert area offers a variety of easy trails with big whoops and various scattered makeshift motocross tracks. The western area has a couple of large play pits with numerous jumps, small chutes and climbs, and hill turns. Primitive campsites can be found throughout the area and staging can be done most anywhere.

Nearby Pinal Airpark was at one time the CIA headquarters for air cargo operations but is now more of a storage place for large airplanes. The air space is still plenty active, however, and military training operations are common, so stay within the boundaries and obey all postings.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesAZGFD sticker required
AZ State Trust Land Recreation Permit
Dates OpenYear-Round
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Permitted
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYouth Onlyrequired for persons under 18 by state law
(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresNo Restriction
Night RidingYes
Trail BlazingPermitted
AlcoholProhibited
Rule EnforcementFew/Periodic
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TERRAIN

Approx Size2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail4
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation1800 to 1900 ft.
Trail MaintenanceNot Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
SandThis trail has some sandy areas.Some
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has some dust on typical days.Some
RocksThis trail has no rocks.None
TreesThe trail has few trees.Few
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Fewsome steep chutes - no large hills
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has many small jumps.Many
Large JumpsThis trail has some large jumps.Some
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis vacant land has some sand or gravel pits.Some
Single TrackThis vacant land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis vacant land has some roads.Some
IntersectionsThis trail has many intersections.Many
Rider TrafficThe vacant land has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
ShadeThis vacant land has few shaded areas.Few
Ranges/GunfireThis vacant land has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
dropoffs
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has some expert terrain.Some

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, hard-packed dirt pit play area
LandState Trust Land

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (S)Chevron (520) 682-3426
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (S)Chevron (520) 682-3426
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (S)Chevron (520) 682-3426
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (N)Picacho Peak RV Resort (520) 466-7841
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (N)Picacho Peak RV Resort (520) 466-7841
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (NW)Picacho Peak State Park (520) 466-3183
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (S)Chevron (520) 682-3426

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
RidingYes ($15.00 per rider)
AZ Trust Land Recreation Permit
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Prosgood pits, good free riding, RV accessible, no cost
Consneed a state trust permit, no services
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityMarana, AZ
AddressE Pinal Airpark Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Tucson, AZ
1) Take I-10 West to Exit 232 (Pinal Airpark Road)
2) Continue west off the exit ramp on Pinal Airpark Road, continue about 1 mile
3) Look for a gate on the right, enter here.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoArizona State Land Department
1616 W. Adams Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-2753
land.az.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Pinal Airpark Trail

Although you can't see them from the road, this area does have some larger play pits on the west side.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

The washes and pits have trails running through them so beware the countless intersections.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

The play pits on the eastern side are very tame like this one.  Beginners and kids will have a lot of fun here.

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A trail at Pinal Airpark Trail

When you first arrive, you'll see something like this.  It looks very flat, but keep going north and west to find the pits.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Pinal Airpark Trail

Another view of one the many pit areas.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Terrain example at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

Pinal Airpark Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Terrain example at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

The motocross tracks are a bit dry and slick but there are some healthy sized jumps and berms.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

Pinal Airpark Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

Pinal Airpark Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

The area is littered with small make-shift tracks like this.

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Pinal Airpark Trail

Pinal Airpark Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirtbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Scenic view of Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

This trail follows the perimeter and the fence makes the area boundaries pretty obvious.

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Pinal Airpark Trail

There are also some large flat open areas great for RV camping or powerslides.

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Some terrain at Pinal Airpark Trail

This is one of two entry points you will seed as you drive by.

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Terrain example at Pinal Airpark Trail

After a rain, the western acces road has many mud holes like this, but you'll always find ways around them to the east.

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OHV at Pinal Airpark Trail

The air field to the west is active and military excercises are going on so heed the warnings and stay within the boundaries.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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OHV at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Pinal Airpark Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Pinal Airpark Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

The perimeter trails are smooth and easy.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Pinal Airpark Trail

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