Considered a gateway trail by many, FR71 takes you from the harsh desert of the Tonto Basin to other trails leading to the milder climates high above in the pines of Tonto National Forest. While traveling up the very easy dirt trail you can choose one of the short side trails leading to a local spri...Read More
Considered a gateway trail by many, FR71 takes you from the harsh desert of the Tonto Basin to other trails leading to the milder climates high above in the pines of Tonto National Forest. While traveling up the very easy dirt trail you can choose one of the short side trails leading to a local spring with their abundance of blackberries, the best time is around July.
Along the route, there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the beautiful panoramas of both the Four Peaks and Roosevelt Lake areas. For incredible star gazing, you can choose to camp in the wide open desert while further up the trail many campsites offer shade from the relentless sun. Either way, you're sure to enjoy a remote camping experience.
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