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Desert Vista OHV Area

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Pima-Bartlett Motorcycle Loop, Bartlett Dam Rd, Bartlett Single Track, Tonto National Forest, Pima Single Track, Wildcat, Granite Mountain Multiuse Area, Pima And Dynamite, The Powerlines, FSR 513, Wild Cat OHV Area, Wildcat OHV Area

Last Known Status

Open

This area of Tonto National Forest offers a good mix of trails including some single track, double track, sand washes and banked turns. The climate is hot and dry and there is no shade. Water and other services are not available either, but there are plenty of places to boat, camp and ski at nearby Bartlett Lake on the Verde River. The Jojoba paved boat launch and marina has sloping beaches and scenic mountain views.

*Note that some of the trails to the south of Wildcat Staging area (Granite Mountain Multi-Use Trails) have been closed to motorized use since May 2008 due to dust control ordinances. The closed areas have been marked and fenced off, but the vast majority of the areas immediately surrounding the Wildcat staging area are open.

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)	Some Areas
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas
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	No Restriction
Night Riding	Unknown	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on designated trails
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	48,000 acres (75 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	40
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2600 to 3300 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	None
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None	not much true single-track, mostly ATV double track
Roads	Few
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little
Comment	* Much of the total area is closed so there are significantly fewer trails and less riding area.

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (W)	Shell Gas Station
Diesel	5-20 Miles (W)	Shell Gas Station
Water	5-20 Miles (W)	Carefree
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (W)	Camelot RV Park (928) 634-3011
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (W)	Camelot RV Park (928) 634-3011
Campground	5-20 Miles (W)	Cave Creek Recreation Area (623) 465-0431
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (W)	Bashas (480) 488-1797

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	large, free, almost no rocks, fun and winding trails
Cons	no services, no shade
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Fall - Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Scottsdale, AZ

Address

Bartlett Dam Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Trail Map

From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take Hwy 101 to Exit 36
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp, continue 11.9 miles
3) Turn right (east) on E. Cave Creek Blvd., continue 4.2 miles
4) Turn right on Bartlett Dam Road, continue 1 mile
5) Turn right on FS-2095, continue .8 miles to staging area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tonto National Forest - Cave Creek Ranger Station
40202 N. Cave Creek Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 595-3300
mailroom_r3_tonto@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov