Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"

Total Miles
42.5

Elevation

2,010.02 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

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Trail Overview

This is a very scenic route but if it is wet, it can be quite tricky. Most likely will not see anyone on this very rough but not too challenging route. Rocky, bumpy, windy, and sandy. This route starts in Crown King and routes you to the Senator Highway then to walker gulch and ultimately to castle hot springs and pops out at Lake Pleasant Good chance you may see some wild burros too!

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Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to

Difficulty

Trees falling and other obstacles especially due to the low travel level.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Abe Hernandez
Apr 22, 2024
2017 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
My perspective is based on a fully geared out Overlanding truck. Mostly drivable, lots of grades with 4-6” stones, 2-3 technical areas requiring some planning. Some creek crossing were washed out and pretty rocky, 12”-14” boulders. Not Ideal for a weighed down 4runner but do able.
Savannah & Drew Our Way To Roam
Apr 20, 2024
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
A lot more exposure than we originally anticipated with steep drop offs from the edge of the road in many sections. A few technical up hill sections going north. Gorgeous views, wildlife and flowers blooming in spring!
Devon Mayes
Feb 03, 2024
SxS
Open
Snow/Ice
Snow for top half of trail.
Drtxi _yank
Dec 02, 2023
SxS
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

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