AZ Peace Trail Wickenburg Road to the Stranded Bus

Total Miles 4.1
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This section of the Arizona Peace Trail has a lot of variety. Starting at a water crossing in a sandy wash near the abandoned stuck bus. The bus itself is located in the middle of a very silty area, which makes one wonder how it got stuck? On the southern route, you go through more silt beds and rocky bermed corners into narrow tree sections with deep ruts. This area could be impassable when wet. Once free of the silty section. Continuing south, the trail heads uphill to a ridgeline with steep loose climbs and off-camber transitions. From there you pop down one last steep hill;Don't forget to pause to take in the views of Lake Alamo in the distance. The final leg of this road is deep washboards and very wide with sandy wash crossings. There is some dispersed camping along the trail. 2 bars of LTE cell service in and out.

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Difficulty

Deep sand, off-camber hills, Tight corners, and silt beds, not to mention deep sandy wash crossing and a water crossing.

Technical Rating

5

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Eric Gartin
Dec 04, 2023
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Water crossing was less than 10" in depth, can be deeper during spring or after rain fall. Ran this section in 2WD. Obstacles up to 12" in height.
Brad Pinnell
Mar 18, 2023
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AZ Peace Trail Wickenburg Road to the Stranded Bus Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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