Trail Overview

This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some good, flat dispersed camping spots with fire pits are present. This area is not especially busy, but you will see occasional other riders. There are lots of side trails, but this segment is the easiest. A good staging spot is on the southwest corner, near the large tan water tower. Please be sure to close all cattle gates behind you.

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Difficulty

The trail is mostly level, but some rocky light slopes exist. 4x4 is required.

Technical Rating

karon Rakoz

Jan 12, 2026

Open

Amazing trails filled with a wide variety of cacti. Warning we did not take the section that goes through Hugo W Soll’s property. He has private property no trespassing signs all around the entrance to his property. We took the blue North Picacho Mountain Loop to avoid that section. Note: we have a 2wd VW Baja Bug - not a 4x4. Had no issues on the trail or loop. Breathtaking!!! Amazing!!!

Sandra Phipps

Feb 08, 2025

Open

Trail goes thru private land that has been closed

karl polen

Jun 16, 2024

Open

nice petroglyphs

Shandylinn DeVita

May 05, 2024

Open

Beautiful trail and lots of saguaros. There is a steep incline about midway through but 4x4 and taking it slow no issues with a stock jeep height and standard 31 tires. This is going to become a favorite trail of ours.