Tarantula

Trail Overview

The Tarantula Trail is named for the cattle and wildlife water collection tank that it travels by. This trail cuts from the checkerboarded section of Northern Arizona into the Kaibab National Forest. Please remember to adhere to the signage on the gates and close them behind you as this area is an active cattle grazing ground. There are numerous spots of erosion and water damage along this trail, resulting in deep mud ruts that might put your vehicle off-camber, and that have steep sections. Due to the water damage, parts of this trail may become rocky. This trail might also be muddy and house puddles or bogs that could cause a vehicle to get stuck. There is no cell service along this trail, and other than the mud, there are no major obstacles. Offline maps are recommended for the area, especially if traveling up into the national forest, as this is one of the more remote areas of the national forest and is rarely traveled. Along this trail, you might see elk, antelope, cattle, coyotes, and other species of wildlife.

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Difficulty

This is an unmaintained trail with rocky sections, water damage, and mud ruts. These features may result in mud bogs or puddles. Caution is urged.

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