High Voltage

Trail Overview

This well-maintained powerline trail flows through the desert, connecting Highway 60 with Vulture Mine Road. It twists and turns through the hills, providing a stunning visual experience of the valleys below. In the springtime, the trail is covered in purple and yellow flowers. There are several gates to open and close, all with easy clasps. Please leave them as you found them unless otherwise posted to keep them shut. The ends closest to the roads have some ruts from water runoff. Generally, this is a nice, smooth, fun dirt trail. It is on Arizona State Trust Land, which requires a permit. This area has extreme heat in the summer months, getting above 100 degrees, so bring extra water and supplies. There is decent 5G Verizon cell service on the trail.

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Difficulty

This trail is generally easy, with places and pull-outs to allow oncoming traffic to pass. It's a great way to avoid some of the trails out here that may cause paint damage. There is the occasional washout, which is not difficult nor deep to negotiate.

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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