Montana Mountain

Total Miles
28.9

Elevation

1,658.97 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is a beautiful trail in close proximity to Phoenix. It starts in an amazing canyon and eventually climbs up to 5,000 feet where you'll get breathtaking desert and mountain views. ATVs and UTVs can use Hewitt Station Road to complete a loop. There are some great camping spots along the way.

Difficulty

Mostly well-graded road with some embedded rock. F.S. 650 is narrow, steep and sometimes rutted. Stock vehicles with high ground clearance can make it with an experienced driver. Do not attempt if snow or ice are present.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Aaron Gordon
Feb 17, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Ryan Bass
Jan 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Avinash Nair
Dec 30, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Descend towards east is tougher than ascend. Definitely not a beginners loop. Valley view from the top is awesome.
Mike Craig
Dec 06, 2023
ATV
Open
Dusty

Access Description

From Phoenix, head east on Hwy. 60 past Apache Junction. Turn left at Queen Valley Rd. 0.2 miles past mile marker 214. After 1.6 miles, turn right on Hewitt Station Rd., F.S. 357. Continue another 3.1 miles to F.S 172, start of the trail.

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