The Real 9090

Trail Overview

This is a moderately traveled two-track route that connects up the Jimmie Wash to the High Voltage powerline trail. Half the trail is smooth sand but overgrown washes, and the other half of the route is a bumpy roller coaster crossing small washes. The area is plentiful, with saguaro cacti and beautiful wildlife. Some of the desert bushes along the side of the trail are overgrown and will cause paint damage to wider vehicles. This is Arizona State Trust Land, which requires a use permit. This area is also prone to extreme heat in the summer months, with temperatures reaching above 100 degrees; travel with extra water and supplies. There are a few bars of LTE cell service on the trail.

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Difficulty

The trail is primarily easy sand. Airing down will make it the most comfortable ride and easy to float over the sand. The rest of the trail is packed dirt with easy transitions into and out of small wash crossings. There are a few minor ruts as well. Narrow trees are guaranteed to cause paint damage on full-size vehicles.

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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