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With the summer coming up a lot of us are going to start heading north to enjoy the cooler areas of Arizona. Some of the best places in the state to beat the heat are right here in the Tonto and what better way to figure out where you want to explore this summer than our FREE Tonto National Forest OHV Trail Map? The map already has tons of routes and information with updates happening all the time! So install the ArcGIS Field Maps app, screenshot this QR code to quickly get the map downloaded, and get ready to explore!

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Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

Some shots from a few weeks back running Pyeatt Draw. We’ve talked about this before, but one of the great things about this trail is the sheer number of options to have a good time with just about every level of vehicle and driver experience (within reason, obviously).

Just a few examples of some of the trucks out with us that day: we had everything from a stock FJ40 with slightly oversized tires, a very conservatively built Rubicon JL, a 5th Gen 4Runner, a SAS Tahoe, the Lexus on tons and 42s, and a huge variety in between. There were more than enough opportunities for everyone to look around and find a line that fit what they were looking to get out of the day.

When someone shows interest and asks about getting into a bit more technical wheeling, our go-to suggestion for people around here is to go hit Pyeatt with some experienced people. It’s a great way to dip your feet into a little taste of rock crawling without getting overwhelmed.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

#TrailTipTuesday
We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping an eye on the person behind you when wheeling in a group to make sure they see you make turns and are doing alright. Another thing to consider, in the forward direction, would be how close you are following the vehicle ahead of you.

Although it’s their responsibility to keep an eye on you, it’s your responsibility to maintain a safe distance. Similar to driving on the street, maintaining enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to be able to stop safely in case they need to brake quickly but in addition to reasons like this, when offroad there are a few more situations you should consider leaving even more space between vehicles.

When driving up an incline, additional space is important because the vehicle will likely come to a stop sooner, inversely, driving down an incline or at high speeds it may be harder to stop the vehicle in time. When it comes to steep hill climbs or descents where the possibility of stalling or loss of control are even higher, we usually find it best to wait until the vehicle ahead of you and reached the end before starting to mitigate the possibility of some kind off accidental collision. As with most of these trail tips, it’s up to you to access each situation and decide how best to apply this.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

Last weekend we made our way up to Flagstaff to help @treadlightlyteam, @trailsoffroad, @thretoffroad, @overlandexpofoundation and the Coconino National Forest install a kiosk at the the start of a popular route off the north end of SR89A and taking part in a cleanup of the high traffic camping area around it.

Some of us did end up needing to leave early before the kiosk was finished to go watch our very own volunteer coordinator Richard Lillard speak on a panel with others from @azstateparks, @tontonationalforest, @overlandexpofoundation and Chris of @cboffroadadventures talking about stewardship in overlanding and the importance of giving back in the off road community.

#TrailTipTuesday
Every year at some point here in Arizona just about ever National Forest enter at least some form of Fire Restriction in an effort to help mitigate the risk of human caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As of Friday May 15, @tontonationalforest has entered Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Today, May 19th, the Apache-Sitgreaves NF has entered Stage 1 as well, with Coconino NF scheduled to follow suit on Thursday May 21st.

As these restrictions are part of the effort to keep the national forest land and those in and around it safe, it’s important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and read up on them to see in what way they may effect plans moving forward.

Moving forward into the “fire season” it is likely to see more National Forests here in AZ enter into fire restrictions and the level of restrictions to increase as the risk of fire does the same. Read up on what the restrictions imply and find more info by checking the “Alerts” page on the website of the respective NF you will be visiting before heading out to stay up to date and informed.

#TrailTipTuesday
Every year at some point here in Arizona just about ever National Forest enter at least some form of Fire Restriction in an effort to help mitigate the risk of human caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As of Friday May 15, @tontonationalforest has entered Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Today, May 19th, the Apache-Sitgreaves NF has entered Stage 1 as well, with Coconino NF scheduled to follow suit on Thursday May 21st.

As these restrictions are part of the effort to keep the national forest land and those in and around it safe, it’s important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and read up on them to see in what way they may effect plans moving forward.

Moving forward into the “fire season” it is likely to see more National Forests here in AZ enter into fire restrictions and the level of restrictions to increase as the risk of fire does the same. Read up on what the restrictions imply and find more info by checking the “Alerts” page on the website of the respective NF you will be visiting before heading out to stay up to date and informed.

#TrailTipTuesday
Every year at some point here in Arizona just about ever National Forest enter at least some form of Fire Restriction in an effort to help mitigate the risk of human caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As of Friday May 15, @tontonationalforest has entered Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Today, May 19th, the Apache-Sitgreaves NF has entered Stage 1 as well, with Coconino NF scheduled to follow suit on Thursday May 21st.

As these restrictions are part of the effort to keep the national forest land and those in and around it safe, it’s important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and read up on them to see in what way they may effect plans moving forward.

Moving forward into the “fire season” it is likely to see more National Forests here in AZ enter into fire restrictions and the level of restrictions to increase as the risk of fire does the same. Read up on what the restrictions imply and find more info by checking the “Alerts” page on the website of the respective NF you will be visiting before heading out to stay up to date and informed.

#TrailTipTuesday
Every year at some point here in Arizona just about ever National Forest enter at least some form of Fire Restriction in an effort to help mitigate the risk of human caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As of Friday May 15, @tontonationalforest has entered Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Today, May 19th, the Apache-Sitgreaves NF has entered Stage 1 as well, with Coconino NF scheduled to follow suit on Thursday May 21st.

As these restrictions are part of the effort to keep the national forest land and those in and around it safe, it’s important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and read up on them to see in what way they may effect plans moving forward.

Moving forward into the “fire season” it is likely to see more National Forests here in AZ enter into fire restrictions and the level of restrictions to increase as the risk of fire does the same. Read up on what the restrictions imply and find more info by checking the “Alerts” page on the website of the respective NF you will be visiting before heading out to stay up to date and informed.

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

#TrailTipTuesday As temperatures begin to rise and we enter into “fire season” here in Arizona it’s especially imperative to not only to keep in mind the high risk our Sonoran Desert and ponderosa pine forests are in throughout this time of year especially.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres across the state burn due to non-natural causes. For example, in 2020, wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of land in Arizona with more than 80% of fires being human-caused.

Although it is ALWAYS important to practice #responsiblerecreation and stay fire conscious year-round, it is especially dire during these typically dry, windy summer months when conditions are just right for the next big, destructive wildfire that could have possibly been avoided. Some easy steps you can take to do your part are heeding tips like those we talked about last week, #knowbeforeyougo by checking local restrictions/closures, and use common sense when you’re out on the trail.

**Photos came from various unknown sources, if you recognize any of the pictures we used as your own, please reach out to be credited**

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

A few shots from our run out to Log Corral last month. We’ve talked before about how much this trail can change over time, largely due to it being down in a wash. This time around it had changed even more than usual since the last time we ran it a few years ago before the Sandstone Fire of 2024.

The “rock garden” towards the beginning of the trail is entirely different than it has been in the past, still fun and challenging but a very different layout. Once you get into the burn scar, the erosion features of the trail have changed dramatically from the lack of sturdy plant life holding the soil together. The log corral itself, the namesake of the trail unfortunately did not survive the fire, but luckily the high point of the route where it was once was still makes for a beautiful view of Bartlett to the west and the mountain off to the east.

In the end the trail is in good condition albeit with some changes but it still makes for a great day out wheeling and enjoying some of the scenery here in the @tontonationalforest.

#TrailTipTuesday
Spend enough time in the outdoors and you’re sure to come across your fair share of range and cattle gates. These are usually in place for important reasons such as designating property borders and/or to contain livestock.

Many gates are part of active ranches and grazing areas so leaving a gate open when it shouldn’t be could lead to major complications for the people and families who depend on them for their livelihood. For this reason, it is very important when exploring the backcountry to respect the signage, land and livestock living there.

When you come across a gate, heed the signs posted on how to leave it. If there isn’t a sign, the rule of thumb is to leave it as you found it. This helps contain cattle to their grazing areas not only so the ranchers don’t have to struggle with finding strays, but to protect the potentially sensitive ecosystem outside of the grazing land.

#TrailTipTuesday
Spend enough time in the outdoors and you’re sure to come across your fair share of range and cattle gates. These are usually in place for important reasons such as designating property borders and/or to contain livestock.

Many gates are part of active ranches and grazing areas so leaving a gate open when it shouldn’t be could lead to major complications for the people and families who depend on them for their livelihood. For this reason, it is very important when exploring the backcountry to respect the signage, land and livestock living there.

When you come across a gate, heed the signs posted on how to leave it. If there isn’t a sign, the rule of thumb is to leave it as you found it. This helps contain cattle to their grazing areas not only so the ranchers don’t have to struggle with finding strays, but to protect the potentially sensitive ecosystem outside of the grazing land.

#TrailTipTuesday
Spend enough time in the outdoors and you’re sure to come across your fair share of range and cattle gates. These are usually in place for important reasons such as designating property borders and/or to contain livestock.

Many gates are part of active ranches and grazing areas so leaving a gate open when it shouldn’t be could lead to major complications for the people and families who depend on them for their livelihood. For this reason, it is very important when exploring the backcountry to respect the signage, land and livestock living there.

When you come across a gate, heed the signs posted on how to leave it. If there isn’t a sign, the rule of thumb is to leave it as you found it. This helps contain cattle to their grazing areas not only so the ranchers don’t have to struggle with finding strays, but to protect the potentially sensitive ecosystem outside of the grazing land.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#FlashbackFriday from a rake n ride run up to the DuPont Cabin Loop back in 2022. We usually head up that way a few times a year, either for rake n rides or if we’re lucky, sometimes we get to bring out specialists from the Forest Service like botanists, geologists etc to come along and teach us about the areas we love to explore.

One of the amazing parts of this loop is the varying terrain and scenery. Starting down in the desert of Tonto Basin, you then climb up into the mountains via Juniper Canyon with beautiful views of not just the canyon itself but of the valley behind you as you ascend into the Sierra Anchas. From there you drive through the pines, passing through a few scars from past fires. After reaching the cabin, the drop down into Greenback Valley is (depending on recent maintenance from the ranchers) a steep, loose rocky road worthy of stealing your attention away from the views for a bit while you drop down into the valley before heading towards FR71 and eventually back into Tonto Basin.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
While off-road driving technique is always situation dependent, there are a few kind of “obstacles” you may encounter where you often apply the same logic when tackling. One of these features would be a “v-notch”. V-notches are usually the result of water erosion over time that causes the middle of the trail to be much deeper than the rest and usually have a slanted slope on either side.

Whether it’s mud, sand or rock, the best course of action is usually to straddle the V and follow it through. If the notch has turns or undulation, planning ahead or calling for a spotter to help keep the vehicle more level.

The biggest concern with v-notches is having a tire or tires slip, leading to an uncomfortable situation. Although there is always risks, if you know what you’re getting into and how to traverse it, or call for a spotter when you need one, a v-notch can be a super fun feature and a blast to play around on.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

#TrailTipTuesday
When you’re out wheeling and working through rocks, don’t try to straddle everything, put a tire on the high point and drive over it when possible.

Straddling might feel safer, but it often puts your diffs, control arms and other monuments under the vehicle right over the tallest part of the obstacle, possibly leading to getting hung up or high centered. By placing a tire on the high spot, you gain clearance, stay in control, and let the suspension do the work. On top of all that it can also lower the possibility of body damage.

This also helps keep you stay on the intended line. When drivers start weaving around rocks, it can lead to trail widening and unnecessary damage to the surrounding terrain.

Now obviously some of these pictures are extreme examples we’re using to get the point across but this really applies to all kinds of vehicles, to an extent even more so for those with less ground clearance.

Slow, deliberate tire placement goes a long way. Look ahead, pick your line, and commit to it.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.

A few weeks back we made our way up to the top of Four Peaks to check out the condition of MT463 (El Oso Mine Loop) and see how it has faired in the years since the Bush Fire back in 2020. Overall the trail is still in pretty good condition and as fun as ever. There are a few spots that have become a bit more challenging but there also some spots that have mellowed out. Many of the “v-notch” erosion features are a bit deeper due to the relative lack of vegetation present to hold the soil together, leading to more and faster moving water runoff during rain.

This trail, like so many others in the Tonto is a great example of the constantly changing conditions and terrain of offroad trails, and a reminder to always be prepared for change, especially when wildfires are involved.