Twin Peaks Trail

Trail Overview

This fun hilly trail begins off the South Vulture Mine road. Right off the pavement is a plethora of dispersed camping options with lots of level spots and established fire rings. Once past the camping area, the trail drops into a flexy descent, and away you go. There are tight turns with narrow trees and off-camber washouts. Expect a few fun hill climbs, and the descents have rocky ledges and bouldery drops. Watch for cows along the way, as this is open range. In springtime, the wildflowers are bursting with yellows, purples, and white tones. Lizards scurry across the trail as you approach, as do many cottontails and quail. Soaring above are giant vultures looking for their next meal. There are a few sections where you can choose your own adventure with a challenging route and a more accessible bypass. For a quick detour, there's a loop to the west near the southern edge of the trail that heads toward an old mining location. Be aware of sharp rocks that may cause tire damage. There are 2-3 bars of AT&T LTE cellular service.

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Difficulty

The trail rating is for short steel hill climbs and descents, rocky off-camber sections, and deeper washouts. This trail is narrow with sharp plants, and paint damage is guaranteed for a wider, full-size vehicle. Sections may be impassable when wet.

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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