BLM 9090a Dead End

Trail Overview

This is an old trail with little use. It is beginning to be reclaimed by nature. It starts at Vulture Mine Road and dead-ends at a wired-shut gate. There are trails beyond the gate that have access from the powerline trail that is just down the main road. The bushes on this trail are overgrown, causing paint damage. There are a couple of washes to cross with small drop-offs. Generally, it would be best to avoid this trail and take the next one to the south to cut over to the High Voltage trail. There are a few Verizon LTE cell service bars in the area. Being in the desert, it can get scorching out here. Be sure to pack lots of extra water; you never know what could go wrong out here. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife; if you're lucky, you may see a red-tailed hawk.

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Difficulty

This is an easy trail with slight transitions into and out of washes. However, narrow trees are guaranteed to damage your paint. The trail is seldom traveled, and the gate at the other end is wired shut. It would be best to take another route.

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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