Sheridan Mountain #11

Total Miles
3.8

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a technical and primitive trail that, although designated for ATVs, is only suitable for more experienced dirt bikers, as it has become narrow and washed out over time, making it unpassable for ATVs. It is highly technical, with very steep and loose climbs, narrow side hilling, and faint sections tightly weaving in the scrub oak. The south end begins on a saddle at the intersection with Trail #13, and it drops down a steep descent full of loose rocks, and is deeply rutted right away. There is a several-foot-deep rut down the center of the trail that would already make it very difficult for ATVs to get through. The trail is highly eroded as it meanders through the scrub oak, next to giant granite boulders. It climbs steeply around the side of Sheridan Mountain, requiring several long, sustained hill climbs up a rutted and narrow trail full of loose rocks. There are several tall ledges, small downed juniper trees creating log hazards, and primitive sections where route finding through the scrub oak is required. Overall, it is an adventurous trail that will be fun for more experienced dirt bikers.

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Sheridan Mountain #11
Sheridan Mountain #11

Difficulty

This is a more challenging trail appropriate for experienced dirt bikers, because it has steep, loose climbs and descents, moderate rock ledges, primitive sections of route finding, and narrow side-hilling. Although designated for ATVs, it doesn't look trafficked by ATVs for a long time, and the narrow sections would make it impassable for an ATV; thus, ATV traffic is not recommended.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Sheridan Mountain #11 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This is within an extensive trail system in the Prescott National Forest northwest of Prescott, Arizona. The system is easily accessed off of West Camp Wood Road (Forest Road 21), taken west from Williamson Valley Road. There is an official staging area 15 miles into West Camp Wood Road, at the intersection with Walnut Creek. There are numerous pull-offs and dispersed camp sites along West Camp Wood Road; however, if you do not want to drive all the way to the staging area.

Sheridan Mountain #11 Map

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