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Mescal Mountain OHV Area

Friday, November 14, 2025

Trail Map

Other Names

Mescal Mountains OHV Area, Gila River Valley, Steam Boat Wash, Steamboat Wash, Windy Hill

Last Known Status

Destroyed

This area at one time offered miles of wide and rocky trails and riverbed washes that ranged from easy to difficult, but is now closed and no longer open for riding and camping. Pipeline OHV Area, Florence Coke Ovens, Desert Wells and Bulldog Canyon are still open for riding. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to prevent a wasted trip.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open	Closed
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	No Restriction
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	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	no trailblazing
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	25
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2000 to 2400 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	None
Rocks	All	trails range from somewhat rocky to very rocky
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Some	most often dry
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) steep dropoffs
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	Private, City Land

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (N)	Superior RV Park (866) 689-5331
RV Disposal	20-30 Miles (N)	Superior RV Park (866) 689-5331
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	nice campground, free
Cons	trails are very rocky, no real motorcycle trails
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Fall/Spring
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