Joe Tank Road (FR136)

Total Miles
6.4

Elevation

2,041.59 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Joe Tank Road (FR136) 5

Trail Overview

Joe Tank is a good access road to places to hike, bike, horseback ride, 4-wheel, and camp, and includes many side trails. Many of them are spur trails created for hiking and biking. Some of the hiking, biking, and horseback trails share 2-track roads, so be cautious of hikers, bikers, and horseback riders when wheeling.

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Joe Tank Road (FR136)
Joe Tank Road (FR136)

Difficulty

Most of the time Joe Tank Road can be traveled in 2WD. During and after rains or snow, Joe Tank can become a muddy mess. It is best traveled when dry.

Technical Rating

2

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Access Description

This is easily accessed from Highway 260. The turn-out can be hard to see, and if coming from the Show Low area, it can be tough to turn left as there is no turn lane on the highway. You can also access it from FR300, FR135, FR136. For these routes, a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, and depending on time of year, 4WD.

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