Black Mountain Connector

Trail Overview

This trail connects the Black Mountain trails to the 60 to the Tracks Trail. It is narrow in places with large desert trees guaranteed to cause paint damage. The Black Mountain side of this trail is part of a sandy wash. It has a loose, deep, sandy area to get through. There are a couple more washes to cross with small transitions. Some parts of the trail are more open, but those areas can also be muddy during the wet season. The mud tends to stick around for a while. There is no obvious dispersed camping, but a few open spots could be used in a pinch. There are more majestic camping spots on some of the other trails in the area if you're willing to hunt for them. This area is an open range for cattle; be on the lookout for them, hiding around corners and hanging in the shade of the trees. There are only 1-2 bars of intermittent AT&T cell service; be sure to have your offline maps downloaded before venturing into the area.

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Difficulty

Expect a loose sandy wash with some steep transitions. It is a narrow, twisty trail in places with many overgrown desert bushes. It would be difficult for larger vehicles to get through parts of this trail. Trail maintenance is recommended, or paint damage is guaranteed. There are muddy, washed-out areas to navigate during the wet season.

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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