Blythe Junction Railroad

Total Miles
12.9

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail is an old railroad route abandoned in 2011. It follows a smooth sandy path with sections of firm sandstone, making it manageable for most vehicles. Although the route parallels the former railbed, driving directly on the railbed is not recommended due to old railroad spikes that have caused flat tires and several washed-out bridges. The trail ends at a former gypsum loading depot where trucks once delivered material for transfer onto trains.

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Blythe Junction Railroad
Blythe Junction Railroad

Difficulty

This trail is generally easy but can become challenging after recent rain, as wet conditions may create slick or muddy sections that require additional caution.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Blythe Junction Railroad can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This trail can be accessed via Midland/Lovekin Road on the south end or Arlington Mine Road on the north end.

Blythe Junction Railroad Map

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