60 to the Tracks

Trail Overview

This is a nice, easy out-and-back trail that can connect to the Black Mountain trails. Access to the trail off Highway 60 has a cattle grate and no gate to mess with, making it the easy way into the area. A few open spots directly on the right could work for dispersed camping. Some nice, large, dispersed campsites a little further down the trail can accommodate a large group. This trail is easy with a few bumpy sections as it makes its way around the mountain. The trail ends at a gate and private property at the railroad tracks. This area could be a bit muddy in the wet season. A connecting trail runs along the fenceline and parallels the railroad tracks. It is narrower with some washouts and rated a 3-4. It will connect to the Black Mountain Trails and more dispersed camping spots. There are 1-2 bars of intermittent AT&T cell service.

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Difficulty

This route starts by the highway as a wide-open dirt trail with room for oncoming vehicles to pass. The trail narrows to one car width around the hills. There are some bumpy rocks in the trail in this area as well. The trail can get muddy at the end near the private property gate.

History

This route is on Arizona State Trust Land. This land requires a yearly permit that can be purchased and printed online. The permits allow certain recreational activities, including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. There are a few permit options depending on your use type: An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust Land for the above-listed purposes. The permit is good for one year from the date of purchase. A Family Permit costs $20 and grants a family unit (two adults and their children under 18) access to State Trust Land for the above-listed activities. The permit is good for one year from the date of purchase. A Small-Group Permit costs $15 and grants up to 19 people access to State Trust Land locations for five consecutive days for certain types of non-commercial recreational activities, including the above-listed activities. The permit is good for one year from the date of purchase. A Large-group Permit is for a group larger than 20 people. You must apply for this size separately online and be approved for group activities of this size. Responsibilities: Permittee(s) shall respect the land and adhere to the terms and conditions of the permit at all times. Permittee(s) shall comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances while on State Trust Land. The Permittee(s) shall have the permit with them at all times while recreating on State Trust Land and have it readily available if stopped by law enforcement or any State Land Department staff. The Permittee(s) shall not remove natural products from or visit archaeological sites on State Trust Land. The Permittee(s) shall not create or leave any trash on State Trust Land, except for geocaches placed according to ASLD. The Permittee(s) shall not discharge a firearm on State Trust Land except pursuant to lawful and licensed hunting. An ASLD Recreational Permit is not required for individuals with a valid hunting and fishing license who are actively pursuing game or fish. The Permittee(s) shall only participate in OHV usage on State Trust Land with an ASLD Recreational Permit and an OHV decal or license plate. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is the issuing agency for the OHV decal, certificates of title, registrations, and license plates.

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