This is a well developed trail system in Arizona and has a great ATVing time for riders of every skill level. The forest was first designated in 1939 and by 1984 had grown to 160,200.
If you are riding in the summer, bring plentiful water and in winter dress in layers to handle the cold that can feel really bitter when you're rolling forward on an ATV directly into a Northern wind. The view is worth a little seasonal discomfort, everyone agrees on that.
This entire area is beautiful rolling country which is surrounded by vertical terrain you can see "Weaver's Needle," from almost any point on this ATV ride as this nationally known landmark stands over 4500-feet high.
There is a network of some 180 miles of"system" trails serving the Superstition Wilderness and contiguous areas. Their condition varies from excellent to poor. Signs are installed at trail junctions, but unfortunately they are often damaged or stolen. There are also a number of miles of "unmaintained trails" shown on the map which may be anything from an abandoned cat-road to a path beaten out by humans and/or cattle. Some trails are hazardous to horses. All trails are closed to bikes of any type. Maximum group size is 15 persons.
Some of the shorter trails include Hieroglyphic Trail which is only 1 mile long and leads to Indian petroglyphs, Woodbury Trail which is just 2 miles long and is built upon an old mining road. Bull Pass Trail 1.6 mile connecting trail to Terrapin trail which is a scenic trail that is just under 3 miles. Black Mesa Trail is 3 miles in length and has some easy terrain to navigate and is very scenic.
Dutchman's Trail is one of the most well known and longest trails in the area. If you know the story of the Lost Dutchman's Mine this is part of the trail to supposedly find it. Many people have tried to find his lost treasure but so far, no one has.
