Turnbull's Pine Creek Auto Route

Total Miles 6.9
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Spring, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Pine Creek Auto Tour Route is a casual drive through Turnbull's National Wildlife Refuge. This is a well-maintained road that should be manageable in any vehicle. There is a small amount of pavement-less than 500 yards overall. What it's lacking in off-road challenges, it more than makes up for in beautiful scenery and hiking opportunities. Elk, deer, moose, waterfowl, and many other types of birds can be spotted regularly along the route. There are several hiking trails along this route with varying lengths, a few of which have a bathroom at the trailhead. Open year-round during daylight hours with no entrance fee.

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Difficulty

It's a well-maintained road, although there are a lot of twists and turns. It is one vehicle wide with a mix of gravel and dirt. A few smaller potholes, but any vehicle should be able to make it through this route outside of wintertime.

Technical Rating

1

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AZ Hobo
Nov 11, 2025
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Cold foggy morning. Only saw one bird, not a single other animal or even an insect. Maybe this was due to the government shutdown?
Ornan Ihwagi
Dec 31, 2023
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Turnbull's Pine Creek Auto Route Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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