Queen Ester Road

Trail Overview

This out-and-back trail climbs almost 800 feet in just under 8 miles, running east to west from Gas Line Road 281. The trail is one vehicle wide with a hard-pack sand surface and small rocks. This is one of the most scenic trails in the area, lined with lots of vegetation, including desert ironwood, cheese bushes, colorful desert flowers of many colors, ocotillo bushes, and forests of Teddy Bear Cholla. You'll enjoy nice views of the surrounding Orocopia Mountains throughout. There are a couple of entrances and exits out of washes where high clearance is highly recommended, and long wheelbases may have challenges. The last half mile runs along a cliff edge next to a canyon, adding drama to the finale. Wide vehicles may get pinstripes. The trail ends at the border of a wilderness area. Please exercise extra caution when traveling near the wilderness boundary.

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Difficulty

The wash entrances and exits are the main technical challenge on this trail, requiring high clearance and presenting potential difficulty for longer wheelbase vehicles. The cliff-edge section in the last half mile demands attention and respect. The narrow width and potential for pinstriping on wide vehicles add to the consideration.

Technical Rating

Queen Ester Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

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