Thistle Hollow - FS 229

This trail travels through Thistle Hollow, an area transitioning from high desert into the lower elevations of the White Mountains. Starting on the north end near Pinedale Road and traveling south toward Lone Pine Dam Road, the landscape gradually shifts from scrub brush and cactus to juniper and scattered pine trees. The north end includes a steep hill with off-camber sections and ruts that can be challenging, especially in snow or muddy conditions, and there is some trash near the northern access due to proximity to Snowflake and Taylor. Beyond that area, the route becomes more scenic with numerous spur trails that allow for extended exploration, and the area is commonly used for hunting, so advance research is recommended.