Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"

Total Miles
42.5

Elevation

2,010.02 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

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Trail Overview

This is a very scenic route but if it is wet, it can be quite tricky. Most likely will not see anyone on this very rough but not too challenging route. Rocky, bumpy, windy, and sandy. This route starts in Crown King and routes you to the Senator Highway then to walker gulch and ultimately to castle hot springs and pops out at Lake Pleasant Good chance you may see some wild burros too!

Photos of Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"

Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to

Difficulty

Trees falling and other obstacles especially due to the low travel level.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Rob B
Oct 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Stayed left at the Crown King rock for the alternate backway. Rough in spots but not real technical. A few higher speed spots at you go into sandy creek beds. Didn’t see a soul til closer to Crown King.
David Madge
Sep 07, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Washboard
Thomas Lemar
Jul 20, 2024
2008 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Thomas Lemar
Jul 13, 2024
2008 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal

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