Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2

Total Miles
5.9

Elevation

1,957.37 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2
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Trail Overview

This trail is an unnamed oil road that cuts across BLM land and includes some spectacular views looking south towards Angel Peak and the badlands as well as looking north and northeast towards the Colorado Rockies and Aztec. There are some fairly steep inclines, stretches with heavy ruts, and some sandy stretches. Look for the hiking trailhead near the intersection with County Road 4945. This trail is also a great access point for several other trails that cut through the area leading to places like Outcrop Arch, Cerritos Canyon, and Potter Canyon.

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Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2
Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2

Difficulty

With heavy rutting and short, steep grades, this road is a 3 when dry and does not require but benefits from the use of 4WD. Beware of weather conditions like rain and snow; 4WD is essential and the trail is a good deal more difficult when this mostly-dry-clay road turns to mud.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Jocelyn Armstrong
Sep 05, 2024
2017 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
The majority of the trail is recently been graded making it an easy 2, with the exception of the last couple miles on the south end of the trail. Recent monsoons have led to heavy rutting and sand accumulation.

Access Description

This trail can be found by heading east on Arizona Road from Bloomfield. Access it by turning left (north) just past the cattle grate where the road turns to dirt. From Aztec, head southeast from the Center Point Fire Station on 173 to an almost immediate right onto 575 followed by another immediate right onto the trail.

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