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The Harquahala Mountain Summit Road is a 10.5-mile BLM Backcountry Byway near Aguila, Arizona, that offers a scenic and challenging climb to the highest peak in the region. For dirt bike riders, this is not a traditional trail system but a single, rugged out-and-back road. The route begins wide and graded but becomes progressively narrower, steeper, and rockier as it ascends. The primary destination is the historic observatory and the panoramic 360-degree views from the 5,681-foot summit.
The trail begins at a well-developed staging area with a large parking lot, restrooms, and informational kiosks. While the overall route is rated as easy for 4x4s, the continuous bumpy and rocky climb requires a capable motorcycle. Primitive camping is permitted at designated spots along the road. Visitors should be prepared for a constant climb and descent, with no amenities available at the summit besides picnic tables.Dirt Bike Trail System
Harquahala Mountain
AKA: Harquahala Peak, Hassayampa Field Office
Aguila, AZ
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Miles of Trail
26 miles
Elevation Range
1815 to 5681 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Harquahala Mountain
The Harquahala Mountain Summit Road is a 10.5-mile BLM Backcountry Byway near Aguila, Arizona, that offers a scenic and challenging climb to the highest peak in the region. For dirt bike riders, this is not a traditional trail system but a single, rugged out-and-back road. The route begins wide and graded but becomes progressively narrower, steeper, and rockier as it ascends. The primary destination is the historic observatory and the panoramic 360-degree views from the 5,681-foot summit. The trail begins at a well-developed staging area with a large parking lot, restrooms, and...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
Little
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
None
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Roads
Mostly
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Little
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner-intermediate terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed (camp anywhere).
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
AZGFD sticker required
Operating Season
All Year
Trailhead Coordinates
33.9440073, -113.17651
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