Buzzard Roost - FS 486

This trail is a scenic route in the Tonto Forest off State Route 288, approximately nine miles south of Young, Arizona, with expansive views of pine forest and Jerky Butte forming a prominent backdrop. This is a straightforward route that can be completed in two-wheel drive and runs roughly nine miles east to west. One steep hill with loose rock reaches approximately 17 degrees near Bearhead Spring, which is downhill when traveling east to west but presents more difficulty in the opposite direction; the area can become muddy after rain, dried tire ruts are common, and cell phone coverage is very limited.