J. R. Ranch (Buzzard Roost)

3/5 (1 reviews)
What a great way to get into the heart of Tonto! The trail starts as an easy dirt road that takes you into the forest. This early driving is prone to vast open skies and low trees and brush. As you wind into the forest, the trees overtake the skyline, and the road narrows. Soon the branches will...Read More
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Highlights of J. R. Ranch (Buzzard Roost)

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Overland Category IconOverland
Highest Elevation
6227 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
486
Nearest Town
Young
Nearest Services
Young
Management Agency
Tonto National Forest
District
Pleasant Valley Ranger District

Overview

What a great way to get into the heart of Tonto! The trail starts as an easy dirt road that takes you into the forest. This early driving is prone to vast open skies and low trees and brush. As you wind into the forest, the trees overtake the skyline, and the road narrows. Soon the branches will be brushing the dust off your roof and attempting to add custom pinstriping. It crosses several other trails in the area leading to a multitude of adventures! You can work your way into serene forests, high prairies, or desert valleys to the west.

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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