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Chloride Mine Trails
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Cerbat Mountains, Packsaddle Campground, Packsaddle Mountain Loop |
| Last Known Status | Open |
High above the mountains overlooking the town of Chloride await miles of 4x4 and ATV trails to explore. Some trails lead to abandoned silver mines, ancient petroglyph paintings and historic buildings. Packsaddle and Windy Point campgrounds provide direct trail access and are surrounded by juniper and pinyon pine trees.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4000 to 6000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Chloride, AZ | |
| Diesel | Chloride, AZ | |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chloride Western RV Park (928) 565-4492 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chloride Western RV Park (928) 565-4492 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chloride Western RV Park (928) 565-4492 |
| Campground | On Site | Packsaddle & Windy Point Campground (928) 718-3700 |
 Conv Store | Chloride, AZ |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $8.00 RV: $8.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Windy Point Campground Fees |
| Comment | No camping fees at Packsaddle Recreation Site. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Chloride, AZ | ||
| Address | Big Wash Road, Chloride, AZ 86431 | ||
| From: Kingman, AZ
1) Take US-93 north about 20 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Big Wash Road*, continue about 9 miles toward the Packsaddle Campground. 3) Stage here or proceed an additional 2 miles to the Windy Point Recreation Site. *Note: Big Wash Road is rugged with sharp hairpin turns and is not maintained. Large RVs are not recommended. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Kingman Field Office 2755 Mission Blvd. Kingman, AZ 86401 (928) 718-3700 asoweb_az@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | City of Chloride P.O. Box 467 Chloride, AZ 86431 (928) 565-5611 information@chlorideaz.com chloridearizona.info |
| Contact Info | The Chloride Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 268 Chloride, AZ 86431 (928) 565-4888 |
Chloride Mine Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 11/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Chloride Mine Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 11/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Chloride Mine Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 11/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Chloride Mine Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 11/8/2013 (Thanks!)
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