Around Pimberton Hills

Trail Overview

This is a typical desert wash trail. Sometimes there might be tracks, and occasionally, the rains have washed them away. A decent amount of this trail is down in the sand. There are plenty of narrow, tight sections where the desert plants reach out to scratch the paint off your vehicle. The trail leads to the Pimberton Tank. It's a neat old metal tank and watering area for livestock. The trail is a loop and heads around the hills and drops back out at a Y. There is a large open dispersed camping area with beautiful views of the mountains. It's quiet and secluded because it is close to the highway, as most of this area is. Remember that some sections of the trail can be muddy for a while after a rainstorm. This area gets very hot in the summer months. Bring extra water and supplies if traveling in the hot months. Watch for rattlesnakes and other desert animals, such as coyotes and little desert foxes with fluffy tails. One to two bars of AT&T cellular service fade in and out. Be sure to download your offline maps beforehand so you can find your way around.

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Difficulty

The trail comprises long sandy washes with small transitions in and out. Half of the trail gets graded regularly, and the other half does not. Plenty of narrow sections with desert plants are guaranteed to cause paint damage.

History

This route is on Arizona State Land 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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