Maggie Mine

Total Miles
6.7

Elevation

814.50 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Very scenic trail in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains. Although not far from the highway and Black Canyon City, this route feels isolated and offers a chance to spot wildlife, beautiful desert plant life, and sweeping views of the Bradshaw Mountains and Castle Creek Wilderness in the Prescott National Forest. If heading to or from Crown King, this trail provides you with a more technical and scenic route.

Difficulty

Starting from the South, the first mile is paved. Once on dirt, erosion appears to be the biggest obstacle for this trail. Mostly dirt with rocks and a few off camber sections. Washed out on either side of the trail in numerous places with ledges of varying depths.

History

The Maggie Mine is near Black Canyon City, Arizona. Historically the site has been associated with the Black Canyon-Kay Mining District which is now part of the Tonto National Forest. The site was first discovered in 1896 by J. R. Brown. The Maggie Mine is a surface and underground mining operation. https://thediggings.com/mines/16314#:~:text=The%20Maggie%20Mine%20is%20near,surface%20and%20underground%20mining%20operation.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Austyn Johns
Feb 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Very fun trail for my stock tacoma. Lots of ruts and rocks almost all the way down the trail. You start off on the north side where crown king road is then turn off onto maggie mine rd and follow that all the way till black canyon city. Saw a couple mines in the mountains and plenty of fun turn-offs to do. Took a short cut on black canyon trail that had a big hill and big rut but my truck made it up . I would add this to your list!
Matthew Kvacik
Mar 03, 2023
2013 Jeep Wrangler
Open

Access Description

I-17 to Coldwater Rd exit. Head West to S Old Black Canyon Hwy and turn left then immediate right onto Maggie Mine Rd.

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