Grand Wash

Trail Overview

Grand Wash is a pleasant deviation from the typical washes in this area. On the north end, you'll start on a wide plateau with plenty of room to pass and a few sporadic areas for camping. There is some erosion along this section of the trail, but the real treat is dropping into the wash. With little washboard features in this particular wash, you can run it and explore it at your own speed. The wash varies between deep soft sand and some harder-packed areas. In the wash, you'll be able to see exactly how the water shapes this land, with large cutout walls created by the flooding. This is Arizona State Trust Land and requires a yearly permit that can be purchased and printed online. The permit allows 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.

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Difficulty

This is an unmaintained trail, mostly in a wash that could be potentially dangerous after a rain event, so caution is urged. There are no major obstacles on this trail, though the wash entrances and exits are steep and might be off-camber.

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