Cattle Tank to Washout 1

Trail Overview

This route is an out-and-back trail due to the large washout requiring maintenance. Motos or small SxSs could navigate through the washout, but it will require heavy equipment to allow for larger vehicles to pass. The trail is comprised of half sandy washes and half dirt with small ruts and washouts from winter storms. The route is also narrow, with many desert bushes like creosote and ironwood aiming to remove a little of that clearcoat and maybe even some paint. A large cattle tank with fencing and some open flat areas is at the trail's end. This flat area could be used for dispersed camping. Be aware that space is used for open grazing for cattle and sheep. They might come for a visit if you stay the night or pause at the trail end for lunch. This area gets very hot in the summer months. Pack extra water and survival supplies if traveling in the hot months. Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes. There are only one to two bars of AT&T cellular service that fade in and out. Be sure to download your offline maps beforehand to be sure you can find your way around.

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Difficulty

Expect long sandy washes with narrow desert bushes that will cause paint damage. There are small washouts to slow down for to avoid a G-out.

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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