9172X

Trail Overview

The 9172X trail is a black sand and crushed cinder trail that is indicative of this area's terrain. The surrounding area of the Wupatki National Monument and the Cinder Hills further to the South's terrain is mostly made up of this material. This trail goes through varying terrain of hard-pack, sand, and dirt. There are no major obstacles on this trail, other than one ledge less than 12" high. There's a hill, but no major problems on that either, as there are rises in this area. There is one bar of service in the area, but that is spotty, so you'll want to download offline maps to have accurate data about this area as there are many connecting trails that crisscross the area.

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Difficulty

This is an unmaintained trail that loosely follows a power line. There are varying types of terrain and hills/rises that could become problematic after a major rain event or monsoon cycle. The sand is loose, thick, and deep and could pose a problem if you're not familiar with driving in these conditions.

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