Black Canyon Creek Exit

Total Miles 4.6
Technical Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This trail could be described as the road less traveled. It is very tight in places, causing worse-than-average "Arizona pinstripes." There are several spots where the washout of the trail is fairly deep and will need spotting depending on the width of your vehicle and skill level. The spot that gives this trail its rating, though, is one switchback section that is caving off the side of the ledge. Someone has put in stakes to secure a winch. Extreme caution and experience are recommended for this portion of the trail.

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Difficulty

There is an off-camber section that has a high level of exposure.

Technical Rating

7

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Yaniv
Apr 06, 2026
Open
We started on the north and went south. I would recommend going the other way. There is a washed out section that we were not able to do as it would be 100% roll over with no winch point if you come from the north.
Brian Salinero
Mar 14, 2026
Open
I had a good time on this one for sure. I didn’t finish it but, it was still fun. I do this trail from south to north and I liked it because it’s an uphill climb for the most part instead of going down which I’m not fond of. Lol. I prefer up. Anyway, I went as far as I could which was the real sharp and steep off-camber right turn, the only real hard part of the trail in my opinion, which was scarier than I thought it would be. Watching on YouTube and standing there in person are 2 different things. I tried to use the “stakes” but, I was leaning too far over for my comfort. I was alone which made me think twice about doing something stupid. Turning around at that spot was very difficult for the Superduty as well because it was really tight there with suck a steep drop off. I made it out however and back the way I came to Black Canyon City.
Grant
Jan 23, 2026
Open
Would not recommend taking a SxS down this trail. We may have needed to walk out if it weren't for our winch to attach to the stakes at the washed out ledge. Be careful not to roll off the mountain at this spot!

Black Canyon Creek Exit Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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