Trail Overview
Sa1004 is a point-to-point trail running from Fh1095 to private property, connecting several other trails in the area. The trail is wide and easily driven, suitable for all vehicles with high clearance. From Fh1095, the route climbs out of a wash onto Sa1004. The surface is a rocky gravel road with rock berms. Along the trail, you’ll find a cattle corrals and multiple water tanks. The trail passes through State Trust land, and a permit is required. No camping is allowed within a quarter mile of water tanks. The surrounding terrain features desert creosote, cactus, prickly pear, and yucca, with rocky mountainous terrain toward the private property boundary. The trail crosses a wash and includes mild hills. While generally easy to drive, it could become impassable in bad weather. The trail dead-ends at private property. Notably, there are no posted “No Trespassing” or private property signs, but traveling beyond the end of the trail will lead you through private property. Expect excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and beautiful views of Spring Canyon and Bryce Mountain throughout the drive.
Difficulty
The only place of any potential difficulty is from Fh1095 to Sa1004, which is a hill climb up loose gravel and could spin wheels. Other than that, this is a flat gravel dirt road.
History
These trails were working roads in the late1800s as wagon routes, livestock paths, and access roads for early settlers, ranchers, and farmers in the Gila River Valley. Now turned forgotten corridors, they were discovered long ago, but are still used quietly.
