Trail Overview

The road meanders along ridges and climbs to over 7,000 feet. There are enough side roads here to spend an entire afternoon adventuring. Low desert runs can be extremely hot during the summer, so this trail is a nice break with cooler temperatures. Visit the historic Boriana Mine complex for an interesting side trip.

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Difficulty

Easy: We've rated this trail easy based on the fact that we were able to drive it in our stock Grand Cherokee after a snowfall in early November. The road is narrow and rocky in places with switchbacks that may intimidate novice drivers. High clearance and four-wheel drive required.

History

The Boriana Mine was the largest tungsten mine in Arizona, but closed in 1957 after a major fire.

Technical Rating

Tomas M

Oct 26, 2025

Open

Benjamin Warner

Aug 30, 2025

Open

Done this on my sxs many times. Great morning ride in the Bronco. Cooler weather and great views.

Heather Berge

Apr 11, 2024

Open

On steeper sections, rocky and loose, I think that comes mostly from all the ATV’s that use the trail. Some large boulders on the trail but easy passage even for standard SUVs. Air down for a better ride. Boriana Mine is interesting and the saguaro cacti past there was a surprise. A desert botanical garden before you get to the valley.

Vincent La

Apr 06, 2024

Open

If it weren't for the exposure, I'd say this is just a 3/10, but the switchbacks and narrow paths justify the 5/10. A very fun trail. Expect the temperature to be 10 degrees or more cooler than Kingman.

Eric Gartin

Dec 04, 2023

Open

Ran this trail in 2WD, a few narrow sections with obstacles up to 12" in height. Easily passable by stock 4WD vehicles.

Dan Jaquez

Apr 08, 2023

Open