Trail Overview

Backway to Bloody Basin is a wide and easily navigable trail with no obstacles, making for a smooth and scenic ride. It's important to note that this route stems from a neighborhood, so traffic rules apply - please be courteous and travel safely as this is a residential area. Also, this is NOT a bypass for I-17 closures. Numerous campsites along the route provide great spots to set up and enjoy the surroundings. Some of these campsites are large and level and can accommodate vehicles and trailers of varying sizes. With no cell service in the area, be sure to download offline maps before heading out.

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Difficulty

This is a semi-maintained road that has no major obstacles. There are sections of washboard, though it is not known how often this road is graded. There are campsites of varying sizes along this route, some with primitive rock fire rings. If you do decide to have a fire, please check local and county regulations as this area is prone to large uncontrollable wildfires. This road is an access route to Bloody Basin Road, one of the premier trails in the area. There are many offshoot trails off of Bloody Basin Road, with access to vast amounts of the Agua Fria National Monument. This road is not to be used as an alternative to I-17 highway closures.

Technical Rating

Sam Knight

Apr 26, 2026

Open

This trail is very easy with some washboarded sections. There is a fairly steep section of trail but nothing too crazy.