Ritter Tank Trail

Trail Overview

This trail is an easy connection trail linking around the Pimberton Hills to the main 71 Powerline to Railroad trail. This area is open range and passes a couple of livestock tanks. These areas tend to be more rutted-out and potentially muddy. Also, more water means bigger, happier desert plants, causing the trail to be narrower in these areas. Expect possible paint damage on larger, wider vehicles. Some sandy wash areas on this trail and some open areas could be used for dispersed camping. The best time of year to visit is in the spring when things are green. This extra moisture can mean more mud, though. If you decide to explore out here in the hot summer, bring extra water and supplies. Be sure to watch out for rattlesnakes. This is a prime area for them, and they blend in well with the ground. One to two bars of AT&T cellular service fade in and out. Be sure to download your offline maps before heading out so you can find your way around.

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Difficulty

The trail has narrow washouts and steep transitions into and out of the washes. A stock vehicle may experience bumper contact with the ground if a careful line choice is not used. There are deep, muddy sections in the wet season. Narrow plants along the sides of the trail guarantee paint damage.

History

This route is on Arizona State Land 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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