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Alt Names | Dump Hill, St. David Playground, Saint David, The Playground, Lonesome Valley, Saint David Pits, The Wash, The Pits |
Last Known Status | Closed |
This area is private property and closed to offroad use. Motorized use or trespassing in this area is not tolerated and you may be ticketed.
Nearest City | Benson, AZ | |||
| From: Benson, AZ
1) This area is not open for riding. DO NOT DRIVE HERE. |
Area | Trail, hard-packed dirt pit play area |
Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
Pros | free, close to town, unique pits |
Cons | very dusty |
Our Rating | ![]() |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Visitor Reviews & Comments) |
Approx Size | 640 acres (1 sq mi) | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 3500 to 3600 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
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Hard Pack | ![]() | |
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Rocks | ![]() | |
Trees | ![]() | |
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Small Jumps | ![]() | |
Large Jumps | ![]() | |
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Sand/Gravel Pits | ![]() | |
Single Track | ![]() | |
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Intersections | ![]() | |
Rider Traffic | ![]() | |
Shade | ![]() | |
Ranges/Gunfire | ![]() | |
Hazards | ![]() | (hazards not marked) extremely dusty |
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Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
Dates Open | Closed | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
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Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines | Prohibited | |
Helmets Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Bicycles | Prohibited | |
Hiking | Prohibited | |
Horseback | Prohibited | |
![]() | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
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Night Riding | No | |
Cross Country | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
Fireworks | Prohibited | |
Firearms | No Restriction | |
Emergency / Law Enforcement | ||
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. |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Benson Hospital (520) 586-2261 |
![]() | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Junction Express/Benson (520) 586-4303 |
![]() | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
![]() | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
![]() | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (N) | KOA/Benson (800) 562-6823 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Safeway/Benson (520) 586-9094 |
![]() | 30+ Miles (NW) | Tanque Verde Falls/Tucson |
![]() | 30+ Miles (NW) | Tanque Verde Falls/Tucson |
![]() | 30+ Miles (SW) | Patagonia Lake State Park (520) 287-6965 |
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