Bitter Springs Alternate

Total Miles
8.5

Technical Rating

3

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is an 8.5-mile alternate route on the East side of the Bitter Springs Scenic Byway in White Basin and Bitter Spring Valley. It is a shortcut that begins and ends back on the Bitter Springs Scenic Byway. This is about 2.5 miles shorter than the official Bitter Springs Scenic Byway route. Most of this route is in a wash that can get fairly soft in places, making it a challenge on a motorcycle. It does not have any major obstacles and should be fairly easy in a 4-wheeled vehicle.

Photos of Bitter Springs Alternate

Bitter Springs Alternate
Bitter Springs Alternate

Difficulty

Soft sand sections are a challenge on a motorcycle.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Bitter Springs Alternate can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

See information about Bitter Springs Scenic Byway for more information.

Bitter Springs Alternate Map

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