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Shea Pit and Osborne Wash Area

Monday, March 18, 2024

Other Names

Shea Pit, Shea Road, Black Peak, Bobs Well, Osborne Well, Parker 400 Desert Race, Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness, Cienega Springs, Nellie Mine, Gray Eagle Mine Trail, Grey Eagle Mine Trail, Shay Pit

Last Known StatusOpen

Home to the Parker 400 Desert Race, this large area has multiple access points and consists of chunky 4x4 trails, sandy washes with various cactuses and creosote bushes scattered about. Camping is permitted but is primitive, so bring your own shade and water. The nearby towns of Parker and Lake Havasu City offer numerous services, boating and recreation opportunities.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesAZGFD sticker required
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoAll non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal.
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 CampingSome Areascamping allowed within 100' of existing road
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresNo Restriction
Night RidingYes
Trail BlazingSome Areasexcept in play areas you must stay on roads and trails
Rule EnforcementFew/Periodic
Commentclosed for brief periods during race events
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TERRAIN

Approx Size10,000 acres (16 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail50
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation700 to 1300 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly 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 little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has mostly rocks.Mostly
TreesThe trail has no trees.None
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has few large jumps.Few
BermsThe trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel PitsThis BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis BLM land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis BLM land has mostly roads.Mostly
IntersectionsThis trail has some intersections.Some
Rider TrafficThe BLM land has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis BLM land has no shaded areas.None
Ranges/GunfireThis BLM land has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Beware of open mine shafts.
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little
Commentmultiple play areas connected by jeep roads, Gray Mine trail is best scenic loop in area

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandBLM

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (NW)Circle K/Parker (928) 669-5444
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (NW)Chevron/Parker
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (NW)Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (NW)Blue Water Marine RV Park 928-669-2433
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (NW)Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (NW)Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (NW)Circle K/Parker (928) 669-5444

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Prosfree, large area, many map kiosk
Conschunky rock, mostly jeep trails, no shade, no services
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityParker, AZ
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
1) Take Alt Hwy 95 South about 35 miles
2) Turn left (south) onto California Avenue, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Shea Road, continue about 7 miles
4) Look for BLM kiosk on the right, turn here.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - Lake Havasu Field Office
2610 Sweetwater Ave.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1200
(888) 213-2582
lake_havasu@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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