Trail Overview

Margie's Cove Trail skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, splitting the Sonoran Desert National Monument and North Maricopa Wilderness. The trail is mostly a rutted dirt track with long stretches of soft sand. You will cross many washes along the trail. The trail ends at the dispersed campground Margie's Cove. Although not very technical in most places, this trail can be quite hazardous in inclement weather due to the many washes you will need to cross. There are ruts of 12-18 inches in some places, although good tire placement will get most 2WD vehicles through without issue.

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Difficulty

This trail crosses multiple washes of at least 12 inches deep, so heavy rain can cause flash flooding. Some entrances and departures from the washes can be a bit steep for low clearance vehicles.

Technical Rating

Josh Siplivy

Aug 17, 2025

Open

Nicole Jackson

Oct 05, 2024

Open

Easy trail. Lots of big ruts on turns. Trail follows and goes through sandy washes, would not drive during rain or monsoons. Trail also borders a restricted from motor use wildlife area. Great desert scenery, alot of dead cacti from the heat. Take plenty of water. Trail can go from MC85 to the El Paso pipeline road. Several trails come off of this and are also easy.

Justin Atkinson

Jul 14, 2024

Open

Overall pretty easy for 4x4 Vehicles (stayed in two wheel drive the whole time). There are sandy areas in the washes and a little bit of washboarding at the beginner. There are pretty good ruts on the turns, but otherwise easy.

Josh Alvarado

Nov 21, 2023

Open

Kody Kawada

Oct 22, 2023

Open

rey v

Sep 02, 2023

Open

James Carrillo

May 14, 2023

Open