New River

Total Miles
18.9

Elevation

1,308.19 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Overview

You will need to obtain a State Trust Land permit to travel west of the forest boundary. With this permit, you can camp and drive unlicensed ATVs, UTVs and dirtbikes.

Photos of New River

New River
New River
New River

Difficulty

Moderate: Steep rocky climbs and rutted, washed-out conditions. River is often dry, but can be deep after heavy rains. Most of the trail is easy.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Justin Edelman
Mar 03, 2024
Dirt Bike
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Michael Bemboom
Feb 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washed out / rocky, but interesting. Ran the trail from East to West with my 2 door JK, 3 inch lift and 35's. No problem.
M Gudy
Feb 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Fun trail. Only a few sections were difficult, and quite scenic.
Christina Lucido
Jan 19, 2024
2012 Toyota 4Runner
Permanently Closed
Locked Gate

Access Description

Get off Interstate 17 at Table Mesa Road, Exit 236, and head east on wide dirt road.

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