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Reno Pass
Monday, August 18, 2025
| Other Names | Sun Flower, Weiss Spring, Cloudburst Canyon, Hyde Springs, Tonto National Forest, Daniels Spring, Sycamore Canyon, Sycamore Creek, Ram Valley, Sunflower, Colcord Canyon, Cypress Peak |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
Once a popular 4x4 trail, this area is permanently closed to motorized use due to past forest fires. The challenging jeep trail eventually lead to a historical military fort that dated back to 1863. Several sections were very steep and rocky with several sharp drop-offs. Primitive camping was permitted at the staging area.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | open year-round to non-motorized use | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sunflower, AZ | ||
| From: Mesa, AZ
1) Take Hwy 87 North (Beeline Hwy) about 40 miles toward Sunflower 2) Turn right (east) on Bushnell Tanks Road/NF-22 3) Continue about 1 mile toward a large parking area. Stage here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Tonto National Forest - Supervisor's Office 2324 E. Mcdowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 225-5200 mailroom_r3_tonto@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 16,000 acres (25 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2300 to 6900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Little | |
 Amateur |  Some | |
 Expert |  Mostly |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Sunflower, AZ | |
| Diesel | Sunflower, AZ | |
 Water | Sunflower, AZ | |
 RV Hookup | Sunflower, AZ | |
 RV Disposal | Sunflower, AZ | |
| Campground | Sunflower, AZ | |
 Conv Store | Sunflower, AZ |
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