Cinder Hills OHV Area, Flagstaff Arizona

mbroyles · 2007-02-08 01:37:04

Location:
12 miles northeast of Flagstaff, AZ

Description:

Approximately 13,500 acres in the Cinder Hills has been designated for off-highway vehicle recreation. Management emphasis is for the use of 2-, 3-, and 4-wheel vehicles. Within the 13,500 acre area, portions will have use restricted to a relatively dense network of designated routes which will be identified at a later date. Generally unrestricted use will be on areas devoid of vegetation or with sparse vegetation and without such things as sensitive plants, archaeological sites, critical wildlife habitat, excessively steep slopes, or visually sensitive areas.

A sensitive resource area of 53,000 acres surrounding the designated off-highway use area has been set aside as closed to cross-country travel. Designated travel routes provided in this area are shown on the map as forest routes.

mule_fan · 2007-02-14 00:43:40

What a good site! Looking at those pictures makes me want to drag my mule down there and ride all day!

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MR. KRYPTONITE · 2007-02-14 07:59:52

Looks fun! Is there a fee to ride there? How far is the closest town?

mbroyles · 2007-02-14 08:24:51

Its about 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff, AZ. I dont remeber there being a fee to ride there.

Rules:

* Helmets are required by state law for all drivers and passengers under the age of 18 years.
* Only licensed motor vehicles will be permitted on Forest Roads 414, 776 and 777.
* All vehicles are required to have a Forest Service approved exhaust system or spark arrester and be in good condition.
* Vehicles shall not be driven carelessly without regard for the safety of others or in a manner that is likely to endanger any person or property.
* Glass containers are not permitted in the Cinder Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area
* Camping is restricted on several portions of forest Road 776. These areas shall be posted (refer to map for locations).
* Campfire and smoking restrictions may be in effect during dry periods. Please check with any Forest Service office for current fire restrictions.
* There are a few Designated Routes. Please stay on the marked trails where signs are present.

mbroyles · 2007-02-14 08:25:57

Directions:

Direct access via Hwy 89

Turn right off of Hwy 89 at FR 776. Turnoff is between mile marker 426 and 427 (7.1 miles from I-40 and Hwy 89). If you are heading north from Flagstaff , and hit mile marker 427 or Girls Ranch Rd. , you’ve gone too far. The turnoff was not marked in April 2005.

Access via Sunset Crater National Monument

From Hwy 89 turnoff from I-40 drive 10.7 miles to the Sunset Crater National Monument turnoff (FR 545). Drive 6.1 miles and turn right on FR 776 (4.3 miles past the Sunset Crater Visitor Center ).

Camping Area(s):

Camping is allowed along FR 776 except where signed (near Sunset Crater National Monument on FR 545 and near the intersection of FR 414 & FR 776).

max powers · 2007-02-14 09:02:26

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2007-02-15 07:32:31

Thanks for the info everyone! I think that I am going to plan a trip to Cinder Hills this year. What time of year do you all suggest?

mbroyles · 2007-02-15 09:37:47

Most of the folks here in AZ start heading to the Cinders when it gets too hot to ride at the dunes. I'll be heading up there this year as well... Lets coordinate a trip and meet up there to do some serious riding.

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