Montana Mountain Loop

Total Miles
38.3

Elevation

1,660.23 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

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Trail Overview

This is a beautiful trail in close proximity to Phoenix. It starts in an amazing canyon and eventually climbs up to 5,000 feet, where you'll get breathtaking desert and mountain views. ATVs and UTVs can use Hewitt Station Road to complete a loop. There are some great camping spots along the way.

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Montana Mountain Loop
Montana Mountain Loop

Difficulty

Obstacles change throughout the year so it could be rated a 3 one day and a potential of a 6 another. Pending the water and the placement of rocks many of the trails vary in difficulty. The lower area has had multiple trails that have disappeared due to moving water and the wash swallowing them. Sometimes due to changing conditions routes may require some tight spots through bushes, rocks and other areas to get to the trail path.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Derek Wharton
Aug 17, 2024
SxS
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Great ride overall . Definitely gets rough in some areas but a great trip overall . Took 4 hours from start to finish
Matt Kroner
Jul 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail took us about 5 hours starting at Hewlett and exiting at the 60 by Superior. Trail is 45% dirt road with 20% being super rocky. One really technical part my dad in a full-size super duty struggled with a bit but made it fine when I spotted him. Beautiful trail!
Jake Hartzburg
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Took about 3.5 hours total with some stops. Beautiful views all around and the switchbacks going up and down the mountain are awesome. Passed a group that had a broken down truck(control arm), it definitely did not belong on this trail. First 33% of the trail was easy, and then it starts to get harder as you go up and down the mountain. Definitely recommend 35’s and a lift for an easy time. Had no issues at all, and went alone. I don’t recommend that since this one is so long. I can see how this one could get much harder if its wet out.
Rob Ramtech
May 18, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Overgrown with bushes and trees resulting in Arizona Pinstriping. If you have a daily driver, stay out of here.

Access Description

Take 60 east form Phoenix and turn on Queen Creek Rd after highway 79 Junction

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