Upper Gold Gulch
Total Miles
4.0
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is an easy, sandy route through gorgeous terrain. The shoulders of the road are deep sand and should be avoided. The rocks, Alligator Juniper, Pinon Trees, Cholla Cactus and Palm Yuccas create a spectacular view of converging life zones. In Merriam's Life Zones, this area has the Lower Sonoran, Upper Sonoran, and Transition zones.
Photos of Upper Gold Gulch
Difficulty
This road is dirt, gravel and sand.
History
Gold Gulch was named for gold that was mined in the area. If you decide to try your luck for finding gold, respect the private property in the area and be aware of open mines.
Status Reports
Upper Gold Gulch can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Upper Gold Gulch Map
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