Ye Old Highway

Trail Overview

This route appears to be once paved and well-traveled--possibly even an old section of Highway 60 between Salome and Wickenburg. It leads off the current highway back to a locked gate at the private property line. It provides access off the highway to other trails in the area through a chained but unlocked gate. Please be sure to close it behind you to keep the livestock in. The trail surface is sections of very old decomposing asphalt with washed-out gravel sections and ruts. Occasionally, you can see a yellow strip down the middle that is mostly faded. This trail crosses over the heavily traveled Hartman Wash via an elegantly designed old concrete bridge with an artistic surprise underneath. It's well worth taking a minute to go check it out. For now, it is structurally sound. Overall, it's a nice trail with springtime wildflowers as far as the eye can see, and doves and quail are flying everywhere. No camping is found along the route. There are 2-3 bars of Verizon LTE cellular service. This is the desert, so come prepared with plenty of water and supplies.

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Difficulty

The trail rating is for occasional washouts and the loose gravel section. Speed should be watched as the washouts could cause some suspension damage if hit fast enough. Some sections are narrow where one would have to pull over to allow for oncoming traffic to pass.

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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