County Highway 5

Total Miles
57.3

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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County Highway 5
15

Trail Overview

This trail is class 2 sand, dirt, and gravel trail traveling south from Colorado City, AZ to Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook. A two-dollar permit is required to enter the last six miles of the trail. The last six miles will be a class 3. Tuweep campground is at the end of the trail with ten primitive sites with no water or electricity. Vaulted toilets are present at campgrounds and picnic areas. The cost for a campground requires A ten-dollar permit and ten per night stay. Beautiful overlooks and trails present, Tuckup Trailhead, Saddle Loop Horse Trail, and Lava Falls Trailhead.

Photos of County Highway 5

County Highway 5
County Highway 5

Difficulty

The trail crosses one wash which is normally dry. The road would likely be muddy and impassable when wet in sections. A local ranger suggested traveling in the morning during monsoon season (June - July) or when the road is frozen in the winter months.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Bantha Overland
May 20, 2024
2021 Ford F-Series Super Duty
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Last 3 miles of the trail after the Ranger Station is a true high clearance 4x4 road. Spoke with the ranger, and they try to keep it maintained so that visitors can experience a balance between primitive / offroad adventure and arriving at the destination. Conditions at end of May included washboards, rock steps and shelves.
Brian Dallas
May 15, 2024
2024 Ford Ranger
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
This is just a report for the last 15 miles up to the campground area. The road is fairly rough in the last few miles so just be prepared to adjust your speed accordingly. Aside from that it will be dusty. You’ll be greeted to beautiful views, lots of cattle so make sure you keep your eyes peeled, and there will also be cattle guards Along theway too. Make sure you maintain your speed.
Alex Fenech
Apr 23, 2024
2014 Toyota 4Runner
Open
As others have mentioned, OnX having this as a 2 is a bit deceiving. of the ~55 miles, 51 of them are a 2 but the last ~4 miles from the ranger station is absolutely not a 2. I'd say a 4-5; there are some big rocks to navigate, but it wasn't all that technical. I only had to step out to spot myself twice. I was traveling with someone in a stock 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, they scraped a few times and bottomed out once or twice but ultimately made it. High clearance for sure required, but aside from that not too bad.
Paul Murphy
Mar 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Sections are easy but a few sections are more like a 5 or 6. Having an Off grid trailer in tow to defintely made it slow go but this trialer goes anywhere and everywhere. Even without the trailer this trail can be almost a 6. Lots of rocks and bumpy. Onx missed the mark about this being a 2 rating. Another youtuber OAF just did it and also said it was more like a 5 so be aware

County Highway 5 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Follow County Highway 5 south out of Colorado City, Arizona.

County Highway 5 Map

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