Meander Along

Trail Overview

This route meanders through the desert past a couple of cattle tanks with curious bovines wondering if you'll throw feed out for them. There is access to this trail from Highway 60 with a nice, easy gate to get through. However, it can be a bit of a mud hole on the other side of the gate. Be aware that it can stay muddy out here for up to a week after a good storm. Part of this trail is through private property; the rest is on State Trust Land and a permit is required. The trail has a few little transitions into and out of washes, and there are some narrower sections with desert bushes reaching out to scratch paint. This area is covered in little purple and white flowers in the spring. This area gets extremely hot in summer, with temperatures over 100 degrees; travel cautiously and bring extra water.

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Difficulty

This trail is easy to get on, with some sandy wash transitions and ruts from previous travels when wet. The sand in the washes is pretty well-packed, and the transitions are not deep or difficult to navigate. It's a nice, easy trail.

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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