Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"

Total Miles
42.5

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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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

Difficulty

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

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Shaun A
May 05, 2025
4x4
Open
Washboard
Amazing scenery, lots of cows and mules. The trail is mostly loose rocks and rough surfaces with very few smooth sections.
Fullsize Chevy
Mar 30, 2025
SxS
Open
Normal
Dusty
Great ride today. The cool temps at Crown King were a great bonus!
Rob B
Oct 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Stayed left at the Crown King rock for the alternate backway. Rough in spots but not real technical. A few higher speed spots at you go into sandy creek beds. Didn’t see a soul til closer to Crown King.
David Madge
Sep 07, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Washboard

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