Outlaw Hill Private Gate

Trail Overview

This route is a dirt out-and-back trail because it runs up to private property with a closed gate. The trail is rocky and bumpy, with some small rock ledges to navigate. There are a few narrow sandy washes to cross. As well as some dirt washes to drive in. These are washed out a bit with a variety of bumpy off-camber sections. The end of this trail has a large livestock watering area. There are some nice open spots to stop for lunch or possibly call it a night and use for unofficial dispersed camping. Be sure to camp 150 feet+ from any livestock watering area to protect the water. The private gate is around the corner and down the hill from the tank. There are large, beautiful saguaro cacti along the trail and a few sections on the trail edge, and you can park right next to them. There is little to no AT&T cell service in this area. This area gets extremely hot in the summer months. Bring extra water and supplies in case of a breakdown or prolonged delay when traveling during the summer months.

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Difficulty

This trail has lots of desert washouts to navigate. Some are small and generally slow the pace, while others are large and can be off-camber, needing careful line choice. There are some steeper, loose rocky hills around the Outlaw Hill area and some larger rocks to navigate around.

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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