Backway to Crown King (59.77 miles away)
Crown King, Arizona
Saddle Mountain
Scout Route
Tonopah, Arizona (Maricopa County)
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Located just west of Buckeye, Saddle Mountain offers an 11.8-mile loop of scenic desert driving with dispersed camping opportunities along the way. The first 3.5 miles are accessible to most vehicles with decent ground clearance and contain the majority of camp spots. At mile 3.5, a cowboy gate marks the start of rougher terrain requiring high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles.
The trail features several notable obstacles, including rocky wash crossings at miles 5.35 and 6.25, both requiring careful navigation due to breakover angles and off-camber sections. Larger vehicles can make it through with caution.
At mile 9.06, drivers face the loop’s most technical challenge—a steep, rocky descent into a tight wash followed by a sharp turn and a 21-degree climb out. Full-size trucks can pass with careful maneuvering, especially with a spotter.
The final section smooths out after mile 10, offering easier driving, more campsites, and several spur trails to explore. The last gate at mile 9.99 appears tight but is passable for larger vehicles with mirrors folded.
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