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Maverick Trail
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest, Lakeside Ranger District, Maverick Motorized Trail, White Mountains, Sawmill Road Staging Area, Sky-Hi Staging Area, Timber Mesa Trailhead, Porter Mountain Loop |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This ATV trail opened to the public in June 2010 and offers a long and winding trail that connects the two towns of Clay Springs and Pine Top. The trail is roughly 60 miles long each way and consists of mostly rugged and hard packed terrain that winds through a cool ponderosa pine forest.
The trail system has five separate trailheads, and while a large portion of the trail is gated and open to machines 50 inches or less in width, there are some segments that can accomodate the larger ATV and UTV models (the segments marked in green are open to machines up to 60 inches).
Future plans are to extend the trails east toward the Springerville area and west toward the Heber-Overgaard area. This trail system is maintained by both the Forest Service and the WMOTA Club, so be sure to say thanks for these awesome 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 | 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 | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Camping is not permitted at the staging areas but dispersed camping is allowed alongside the trail. | |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 60 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6000 to 7200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Circle K (928) 368-6139 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Circle K (928) 368-6139 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Blue Ridge Motel (928) 367-0758 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Blue Ridge Motel (928) 367-0758 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Blue Ridge Motel (928) 367-0758 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lakeside Campground (928) 368-2100 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Circle K (928) 368-6139 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pinetop, AZ | ||
| From: Pinetop, AZ
1) Take SR-260 South about 1 mile 2) Turn left (east) on Buck Springs Road, continue .6 miles 3) Turn left (north-east) on Sky Hi Road, continue 2 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Apache Sitgreaves National Forest - Lakeside Ranger District 2022 W White Mtn. Bl. Lakeside, AZ 85929 (928) 368-2100 (928) 687-8600 mailroom_r3_apache_sitgreaves@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | White Mountain Open Trails Association P.O. Box 833 Show Low, AZ 85902 wmota.com |
| Contact Info | Arizona State Parks (602) 542-6942 (602) 542-2146 mrogers@azstateparks.gov meberhart@azstateparks.gov azstateparks.com |
| Comment | Arizona State Parks OHV Grants Program |
Maverick Trail Photo
ATVs and UTVs on the Big Lake trail ride (July 2010)
Maverick Trail Photo
Eagar-Alpine ATV and UTV group ride.
Maverick Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/29/2011 (Thanks!)
Maverick Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/29/2011 (Thanks!)
Maverick Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/29/2011 (Thanks!)
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