Mount Ord

Total Miles
17.1

Elevation

2,053.30 ft

Duration

2.75 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Mt Ord is almost 7000' elevation, so it is a nice place to be in hot weather, but not so good after a cold winter storm.This trip is an enjoyable way to spend a short day out in the brush. A fairly easy trail with great scenery.We like to do the northern 4WD part of the trail first, but it certainly can be done in any direction. Doing it from the north gets the few relatively easy challenges out of the way and then you can putz around some easy roads and coast on home.The northern 4WD road is Forest Service Road #27. It has a couple of tippy spots and numerous areas of gullies caused by erosion over the years. The main road to the peak (#626) is a well-graded road suitable for most vehicles. The road is gated before actually reaching the peak.There is no problem finding a lunch spot with a view. You might even see a prescribed burn beyond the Mogollon Rim.When you are done exploring the high country head on down the west end to Highway 87.

Photos of Mount Ord

Mount Ord
Mount Ord

Difficulty

Mostly easy trail with a few washes. These can become larger after heavy storms

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Steven Nakamura
Jun 15, 2024
2001 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Don’t take the northern route unless you have a very capable vehicle. My 01 xj on 37s, locked front and rear was able to come up but definitely stretched its capability. The south entrance is a forest road easily climbed.
Ryan Relken
Jun 09, 2024
Obstructed
Washout
This part of the trail ought to be closed before so Done gets hurt or killed. It’s rated easy but far from it. Dangerous off-cambered areas and little space for vehicle to pass.
Rene Aguilera
Jun 08, 2024
2012 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Washout
Colton Riffel
May 11, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Washout

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