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Monday, March 18, 2024
Other Names | Dump Hill, St. David Playground, Saint David, The Playground, Lonesome Valley, Saint David Pits, The Wash, The Pits |
Last Known Status | Closed |
This area is private property and closed to offroad use. Motorized use or trespassing in this area is not tolerated and you may be ticketed.
Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
Dates Open | Closed | |
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 | Prohibited | |
ATVs | Prohibited | |
UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
Campfires | No Restriction | |
Night Riding | No | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
Rule Enforcement |
Approx Size | 640 acres (1 sq mi) | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 3500 to 3600 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | All | |
Rocks | Little | |
Trees | Few | |
Steep Hills | Few | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Some | |
Large Jumps | Many | |
Berms | Few | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | All | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | Few | |
Intersections | Many | |
Rider Traffic | Some | |
Shade | None | |
Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) extremely dusty |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | None |
Area | Motorized Trails, hard-packed dirt pit play area |
Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Junction Express/Benson (520) 586-4303 |
Water | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | KOA/Benson (800) 562-6823 |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Safeway/Benson (520) 586-9094 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | free, close to town, unique pits |
Cons | very dusty |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Benson, AZ | ||
| From: Benson, AZ
1) This area is not open for riding. DO NOT DRIVE HERE. |
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