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Arizona Peace Trail
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
| Other Names | Sunkist Trail, Sun Kist Trail, La Posa OHV Routes, Hualapai Mountains, Hualapai ATV Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular, 675 mile long loop offers a good mix of old mining and county roads and is marked with both BLM and Arizona Peace Trail carsonite markers. The route takes riders through canyons, sand washes, rolling hills and by historic old homesteads.
The loop runs north and south and goes by and through the towns of Bouse, Parker, Lake Havasu, Salome, Quartzsite, Yuma, Kingman and Wikieup. The trail is open year-round but the best time to ride depends on the season. The northern loop is best explored during the summer months while the southern segment is best done during the winter months.
There are numerous places to access the loop but there are some designated staging areas. The most recent staging area was added in October 2021 in Quartzsite which features 1.5 acre parking area, restrooms and a camp host site.
Another good staging area is located at the Hualapai Mountain Park, which features a campground with water and electric hookups, vault toilets and loading ramps. Visitors should note that the campground closes for the season around late Ocotober until early spring.
There is no fee charged to ride this trail but all OHVs must have a current Arizona OHV Sticker. The trail winds through mostly BLM land, where camping is free but limited to 14-days. For longer stays check out the Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) that are located in and around Quartzsite.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round but best time to visit is October through March. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 675 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 1000 to 1020 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | Marked with BLM and Arizona Peace Trail carsonite markers. |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Chevron (928) 927-6320 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Chevron (928) 927-6320 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Arizona Sun RV Park (928) 927-5057 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Arizona Sun RV Park (928) 927-5057 |
| Campground | Quartzsite, AZ | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Chevron (928) 927-6320 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 3-5 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Quartzsite, AZ | ||
| Address | E Quail Trail Street, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 | ||
| From: Quartzsite, AZ
1) Take Main Street East about 1 mile 2) Turn left (north) onto Plymouth Road, continue about 2 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Quail Street, continue .2 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 317-3200 emailblm_az_yfoweb@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Arizona State Parks (602) 542-6942 (602) 542-2146 mrogers@azstateparks.gov meberhart@azstateparks.gov azstateparks.com |
| Comment | Arizona State Parks OHV Sticker Info |
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The main staging area offers plenty of room for parking, a large gazebo, picnic tables, restrooms and trash cans. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The Arizona Peace Trail is perfect for large bikes, UTVs and ATVs. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The trail is wide with light to moderate elevation changes, perfect for beginners and wider vehicles. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The gazebo features plenty of shade, picnic tables and trash cans. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
This is the main entrance for the staging area. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The main staging area is paved and offers plenty of room for large trailers to turn around. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
Arizona Peace Trail Photo
The trailhead is located a short distance from the staging area. Look for the two water towers. Photo Submitted 8/14/2022 (Thanks!)
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