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Thornton Pits

Saturday, December 09, 2017

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Alt Names

Thornton Pits, Arizona

Last Known Status

Destroyed

Our research has concluded that this was a small area of state trust land consisting simply of a large dirt play pit with scattered debris, some small jumps and a make-shift motocross track. Located across the road from Motoland MX Park, it was once an area where locals liked to play ride. Dry and dusty, however, this area is not available for legal riding and could be hazardous. We do NOT recommend riding at this area. (Also, please read our disclaimer notice at the bottom of each state list page).

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Casa Grande, AZ

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From: Casa Grande, AZ
1) Take I-8 west to exit 172 (Thornton Rd.)
2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue .5 miles
3) Turn right (west) on Hannah Rd., continue 1.5 miles
4) When you approach the main entrance for Motoland on the left look to the right for a dirt road. That is the area.

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Trail, hard-packed dirt pit play area

Land	State Trust Land

RATINGS

Pros	free
Cons	scattered debris, no shade, no amenities
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day Winter/Spring
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TERRAIN

Approx Size	640 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	2
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	1400 to 1420 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	None
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	All
Single Track	None
Roads	Few
Intersections	All
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) scattered debris
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No	State Trust Land - laws subject to change
Dates Open	Closed
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles	Prohibited
ATVs	Prohibited
UTVs / SXS	Prohibited
SUVs / Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines	Prohibited
Bicycles	Prohibited
Hiking		Not Recommended
Horseback		Not Recommended
Camping
Campfires
Night Riding	No	Not Recommended Prohibited
Cross Country	Permitted
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Prohibited
Emergency / Law Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Riders may be ticketed.
Insurance	*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here.

FEES & PASSES

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

KEY SERVICES

First Aid	5-20 Miles (NE)	Casa Grande Regional Medical Center (520) 426-6300
Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NE)	Shell/Casa Grande (520) 426-1218
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NE)	Shell/Casa Grande (520) 426-1218
Water	5-20 Miles (NE)	Campground Buena Tierra (520) 836-3500
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NE)	Campground Buena Tierra (520) 836-3500
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NE)	Campground Buena Tierra (520) 836-3500
Campground	5-20 Miles (NE)	Campground Buena Tierra (520) 836-3500
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NE)	Shell/Casa Grande (520) 426-1218
Swim Area	30+ Miles (NE)	Salt River Tubing & Recreation (480) 984-3305
Water Body	30+ Miles (NE)	Salt River
Boat Ramp	30+ Miles (NW)	Lake Pleasant Regional Park (928) 501-1710