Well, it’s summer again which means 110+ degrees weather in Phoenix. Let’s escape the valley for a short drive to Payson and enjoy “cool” mid 80’s weather, pine trees and rock crawling.

Unlike most trails in Arizona, there are no narrow shelf roads to conquer here. Instead, the trail consists of a short 1.3 miles difficult rock crawling section in the wash with up to 3 feet high rock ledges. There are 2 or 3 mandatory obstacles in the beginning that will be highly challenging without a 2.5 inch lift and rear lockers. After that, If you decide rock crawling is not your thing, a bypass trail runs in parallel to the obstacles path.

What makes this trail fun are the numerous obstacles you can conquer ranging from 4 to 10 on the difficulty level. The most difficult is “The FILTER” where very few Jeeps if any have succeeded. We will stop by and pay our respects to this formidable obstacle and unlike last time, we will follow the trail all the way to it, instead of hiking! Thank you Red Leader for showing us the error of our ways!

Without optional obstacles, this is a short 3 to 4 hours trail. It can easily take twice as long or more to complete if people decide to conquer optional obstacles. Please plan accordingly!

Please note that we’re switching to our summer schedule and will be starting the trail at 9:00 AM sharp!

We will meet at the Gas Station located at 2010 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541 and drive 30 minutes to the trailhead. If you’re unable to make it, please remove yourself from the event at least a day before! If you’re running late, please text/call me at 414.517.6626 and let me know so we can wait for you.

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Event Type: 1 Day Adventure
AZ Pinstriping: Minimum
Difficulty: 5 to 10
Camping: Optional
Jeep Requirements: 2.5 inch lift, 33+ tires minimum, rear lockers highly recommended.
Equipment Requirements: Full Gas Tank, Spare Tire, inflation/deflation tools, drinks/lunch, Sense of Adventure
Radio: GMRS Channel #12