Cave Creek Road

Total Miles0.9
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Only 5 seconds into the trail and you will find yourself on uneven roads and a steep incline. It begins on USFS Road 217 and continues all the way up until it connects with the nearby Bunce School Road. Cave Creek is full of plenty of uneven ruts and steep inclines to stretch the legs of your rig. A vehicle with decent ground clearance and good traction is necessary, but an ATV would also be a good alternative for this trail. There are a few good overlooks on the way up and quite a few pull-offs for camping or to turn around. Very little snow in mid-April.

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Difficulty

I would not trust your typical sedan or even cross over but, a higher clearance vehicle such as a Jeep or even an Xterra would likely do okay.

Technical Rating

4

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Lucas Fischer
Apr 01, 2026
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There wasn’t any snow left today, but I suppose that could change. My Cayenne is stock and on street tires.
David Harborth
Feb 02, 2026
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Just a few patches of snow, nothing deep.
Alex Zeigler
Dec 17, 2024
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Fresh snow, really slick
Tyler Alexander
Dec 15, 2024
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Snow covered before the 2nd fork in the road. Bit Washed out, but was able to finish with 33” tires and a 2.5in lift. Didn’t disconnect any sway bars, partially bc I forgot my toolbox. Very doable before more snow comes in.
Rich Guess
May 19, 2024
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B K
May 12, 2024
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Lots of shoot. Some clearly illegal. Didn’t take all the way down but easy trail. Towed small rear drop trailer here

Cave Creek Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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