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Mescal Mountain OHV Area

Monday, February 10, 2025

Trail Map

Other Names

Mescal Mountains OHV Area, Gila River Valley, Steam Boat Wash, Steamboat Wash, Windy Hill

Last Known Status

Open

This OHV area offers miles of trails that range from easy to difficult. Wide and rocky trails with some sharp inclines and a couple of riverbed washes make up most of the terrain.

There are very few actual dirt bike trails here and the loops are generally short, rugged 4x4 roads but the scenery is top notch.

The staging area is very pleasant and has twelve campsites, each with a shade ramada, fire ring and picnic table. Camping is free and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Other amenities include restrooms, potable water and loading ramps.

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	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	25
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2000 to 2400 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	None
Rocks	All	trails range from somewhat rocky to very rocky
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Some	most often dry
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) steep dropoffs
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	BLM, City Land

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (N)	Superior RV Park (866) 689-5331
RV Disposal	20-30 Miles (N)	Superior RV Park (866) 689-5331
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SW)	IGA (520) 363-5595

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	nice campground, free
Cons	trails are very rocky, no real motorcycle trails
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Fall/Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Kearny, AZ

Address

Hammond Drive, Kearny, AZ 85137

Trail Map

From: Superior, AZ
1) Take SR-177 South about 22 miles
2) Turn left (east) on Hammond Drive and stay to the right (you will see two water tanks and road will turn to dirt)
3) Continue .4 miles
4) Go over second cattleguard and veer left, continue .3 miles
5) Go over third cattleguard, campground is on the right.

*Note: When you first turn on Hammond Drive you will see a sign for private property and a two-ton limit on bridge - do not worry as these signs only apply if you veer left (toward the church) instead of right.