OHV Trail Riding

OHV Trail Riding Areas

• Alpine Ranger District

  *NOTICE*

  Many trails and dispersed camping areas across the Alpine Ranger District have been affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. Most areas are currently open to public use and entry, HOWEVER - Many trails and dispersed areas may not be maintained for hazards associated with the fire.  Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and burned out stump holes. The environment you are entering is highly susceptible to rainstorms and wind events. Any time you enter the forest, you should be aware of your environment and changing weather conditions. You are responsible for your own safety! Always look up, look down, and look all around.

• Black Mesa Ranger District

  Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.

  Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District

  You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc):

  • Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite
  • Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon
  • In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d)
  • With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b)

  Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go.

  View shooting restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area.

  View a map of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area

• 237 B OHV Trail
• 99a Access Trail
• 99a OHV Trail
• Chevelon Lake Trail
• Larson Canyon Trail
• Long Draw North Trailhead
• Long Draw OHV Loop Trail
• Long Draw OHV Shortcut Trail
• Long Draw OHV South Trail
• Lakeside Ranger District

  Lakeside Ranger District

• Maverick Trail
• Springerville Ranger District

  Springerville Ranger District

  *NOTICE*

  Many trails and dispersed camping areas across the Springerville Ranger District were affected by the Wallow Fire in June 2011. Most areas are currently open to public use and entry, HOWEVER - Many trails and dispersed areas may not be maintained for hazards associated with the fire.  Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and burned out stump holes. The environment you are entering is highly susceptible to rainstorms and wind events. Any time you enter the forest, you should be aware of your environment and changing weather conditions. You are responsible for your own safety! Always look up, look down, and look all around.

  At this time the South Fork Campground is open for day use only.

• Saffel Canyon OHV Trailhead