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Alto Pit OHV Area

Saturday, December 14, 2024

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Other Names

Little Granit Mountain, Two Rock Mountain, Pole Spring, Alto Spring, Clark Spring, Prescott National Forest, Iron Springs Rd, Granite Spring, Akali Spring, Mint Wash, Alkali Spring, Black Jack Spring, Bradshaw Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This OHV area consists of a granite pit and many surrounding ATV trails that range from beginner to intermediate. There is a "Tot Lot" and beginner loop near the main entrance that offers a wide variety of terrain on a fun little trail.

The area offers some nice amenities that include picnic tables, restrooms, as well as a pavilion and group areas. The staging area has loading ramps and camping is available in one of the many individual campsites.

The trails and campground are open year-round but may close temporarily for special events or during bad weather so call first before heading out.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open	March 1 through April 30: 7am-7pm; May 1 through September 30: 6am-8pm; October 1 through February 28: 7am-5pm
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	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
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	No	riding hours dawn to dusk
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement	Some	On-Site Office/Station
Comment	Trails may close temporarily during inclement weather. For current conditions contact the Bradshaw Ranger Station at (928) 443-8000.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	400 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	6100 to 6800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Little
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Few	mostly dry
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	Many
Single Track	None	mostly ATV double track
Roads	Few	near main staging area
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	None
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (E)	Star Mart (928) 771-0636
Diesel	1-5 Miles (E)	Prescott
Water	1-5 Miles (E)	Prescott
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NE)	Willow Lake RV Park (800) 940-2845
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NE)	Willow Lake RV Park (800) 940-2845
Campground	1-5 Miles (NE)	Yavapai Campground
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (E)	Safeway (928) 445-4550

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Free on Wednesdays
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $14.00 RV: $14.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Double Camp Site - $28/night

RATINGS

Pros	lots of tight twisty trails, nice staging area, services, low price
Cons	relatively small, no single track
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Spring/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Prescott, AZ

Address

Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305

Trail Map

From: Prescott, AZ
1) Take Hwy 89 North to W. Gurley Street
2) Turn left (west) on W. Gurley Street, continue .3 miles
3) Turn right (north) on Grove Avenue, continue 1.16 miles (Grove Avenue turns into Miller Valley Road)
4) Turn left (north-west) on Iron Springs Road, continue 5.4 miles.
5) Look for a gated entrance on the right (north)
6) RVs should proceed through first staging area to the second for more open area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Prescott National Forest - Bradshaw Ranger District
344 So. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 443-8000
mailroom_r3_prescott@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov