FS 1380

This trail begins with a short but steep climb that quickly wraps around a cliffside. The shelf road is somewhat narrow for full-size vehicles, and a few washouts add mild difficulty, though nothing overly technical. There is one particularly steep pitch right at the end of the initial climb as you crest the ridge. At the top, you enter a vast saguaro grove, and the road transitions into a gradual climb back toward the mountains through fairly open low desert scrub. Along the way, there are open flat areas with established fire rings that make for convenient camping. The road eventually dead-ends through a gate at a lollipop-style camp spot. On the drive back down, you are treated to beautiful views of Roosevelt Lake as the trail descends toward the highway.