Twin Joe Tank

Trail Overview

Take a drive on a nice, easy, narrow dirt trail with some sections of light sand. This trail trades off between overgrown bushy sections and lovely open grasslands. The trail connects to other trails in the area. The Twin Joe watering tank is at about the midpoint of the route. This area is open grazing and some healthy cattle call the tank home. Some nice open grassy areas near the tank have 360-degree views of hills and mountains. It could be a nice quiet area to have lunch. This is on State Trust Land and permits are required. There are two bars of Verizon cell service. This area can be muddy during the wet season. It gets very hot in the summer months, with over 100-degree temperatures, so bring extra water and supplies if you are traveling during this time.

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Difficulty

This trail is relatively smooth and easy, with some sand and narrow sections. There are a few spots to pull over and allow for oncoming traffic to pass by. There's nothing difficult for any vehicle to traverse it.

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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