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Shea Pit and Osborne Wash Area

Monday, March 18, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Shea Pit, Shea Road, Black Peak, Bobs Well, Osborne Well, Parker 400 Desert Race, Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness, Cienega Springs, Nellie Mine, Gray Eagle Mine Trail, Grey Eagle Mine Trail, Shay Pit

Last Known Status

Open

Home to the Parker 400 Desert Race, this large area has multiple access points and consists of chunky 4x4 trails, sandy washes with various cactuses and creosote bushes scattered about. Camping is permitted but is primitive, so bring your own shade and water. The nearby towns of Parker and Lake Havasu City offer numerous services, boating and recreation opportunities.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

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	camping allowed within 100' of existing road
Campfires	No Restriction
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Some Areas	except in play areas you must stay on roads and trails
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	closed for brief periods during race events

TERRAIN

Approx Size	10,000 acres (16 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	50
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	700 to 1300 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) Beware of open mine shafts.
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little
Comment	multiple play areas connected by jeep roads, Gray Mine trail is best scenic loop in area

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NW)	Circle K/Parker (928) 669-5444
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NW)	Chevron/Parker
Water	5-20 Miles (NW)	Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NW)	Blue Water Marine RV Park 928-669-2433
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NW)	Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
Campground	5-20 Miles (NW)	Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NW)	Circle K/Parker (928) 669-5444

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	free, large area, many map kiosk
Cons	chunky rock, mostly jeep trails, no shade, no services
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Parker, AZ

Trail Map

From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
1) Take Alt Hwy 95 South about 35 miles
2) Turn left (south) onto California Avenue, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Shea Road, continue about 7 miles
4) Look for BLM kiosk on the right, turn here.