Tank Pass

Trail Overview

This trail starts off I-10, continuing through the desert to some pretty fun climbing that gets you on top of a ridge and works your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three different headstone markers in this area, as well as a couple of dolls propped up on the tallest peak. There are great views of the area. General Patton trained with his tanks in this area and the pass is named for this. His camp was in the flat country to the north, but this trail does not go to the location. There's nice scenery and some unusual attractions. This trail can be run either way equally well. From Vicksburg, you'll start out crossing the southern tip of the Granite Wash Mountains and pass by numerous old mines. Next, you'll drop out of the mountains and follow north along the eastern face of them. There are nice stands of saguaro. The "Saguaro Squeeze" suggests that this portion of the trail was never constructed as a road--someone simply started driving across the desert.

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Difficulty

This is an uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks, sand, erosion, and washes. There are potential water crossings up to 18 inches deep, mud holes, and obstacles up to 2 feet, including ledges and short, steep grades.

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