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Bowl
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Val Vista Boulevard |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area is illegal and is now fenced off and gated. The area in question is private property, surrounded by more private property. Housing developments are creeping closer and there should be no open space left surrounding the area within a year or two. All you will find right now is a short debris ridden dirt road that leads to a locked gate. There are no trails here and no legal riding, and presumably there never was.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 640 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Urban/Man-Made | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |  All | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Rider Traffic |  None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Gravel Pit |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Chevron/Casa Grande (520) 836-6100 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Casa Grande |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Foothills West RV Park (520) 836-2531 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Foothills West RV Park (520) 836-2531 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Foothills West RV Park (520) 836-2531 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Foothills West RV Park (520) 836-2531 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Collies Corner (520) 836-1956 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Poor |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Casa Grande, AZ | ||
| From: Casa Grande, AZ
1) Take I-10 to exit 190 2) Turn west off the exit ramp onto McCartney Rd., continue 3.4 miles 3) Turn right (north) on SR-93, continue 2 miles 4) Turn left (west) on Val Vista Rd., continue 2 miles 5) Look for dirt road on the left (directly across from Burns Rd.), enter here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Bowl Riding Area Photo
Alas, this is a place to go no more.
Bowl Riding Area Photo
The access road and surrounding land will all be developed within a short period of time.
Bowl Riding Area Photo
From a distance it looks like a large quarry or mine.
Bowl Riding Area Photo
Bowl Riding Area Photo
The gate is locked, and there are really no surrounding trails.
Bowl Riding Area Photo
And of course the sign is self explanatory.
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