Queen Creek Canyon

3.9/5 (21 reviews)
Situated at the southern end of the Tonto National Forest and close to a myriad of other OHV trails, Queen Creek Canyon shouldn't be missed. The scenery along this trail is breathtaking! The thrill of riding along the ridgeline and shelf road keeps you holding tightly onto your steering wheel as y... Read More
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Highlights of Queen Creek Canyon

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Desert Category Icon Desert
Mine Category Icon Mine
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
5256 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
342
Nearest Town
Superior
Nearest Services
Superior
Management Agency
Tonto National Forest
District
Globe District

Overview

Situated at the southern end of the Tonto National Forest and close to a myriad of other OHV trails, Queen Creek Canyon shouldn't be missed. The scenery along this trail is breathtaking! The thrill of riding along the ridgeline and shelf road keeps you holding tightly onto your steering wheel as you look in amazement out the windshield at the mountain peaks and low desert valley in front of you.

Right out of the gate, you are fully immersed in the challenges of this trail. A steep hill descends the mountainside and immediately climbs back out as you go up, over, and around the rugged landscape. The trail peaks at over 5,200 feet, a solid climb from the desert floor.

This trail is less traveled than the three trails that make up the Montana Mountain Loop: Hewitt Canyon Road, Rogers Trough, and Happy Camp Road. With the significant amount of camping in this area, adding Queen Creek Canyon can make for a great weekend trip.

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20 Waypoints
62 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
21 Community Reviews
1 Video
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