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Open
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11/08/2020
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This is a fun, easy trail with stunning views along a narrow shelf road at higher elevation. Trail was a little busy with traffic in both directions. We encountered side-by-sides, pickups, Jeeps, and motorcycles. Weather cold and windy with snow in tomorrow’s forecast. Trail condition was good.
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Open
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09/19/2020
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The USFS has issued a "Trail Open" memo effective 09/21/2020.
Author:
| Official Crew |
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Open
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09/08/2020
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USFS Infrastructure project includes Upper FR38
AZ Coronado 030505 Reconstruct Upper Control Road NFSR 38 Conduct a LiDAR survey of Upper Control Road NFSR 38. Information obtained will assist with hydraulic analysis on drainages, reconstruction of prism, and surfacing on 6 miles of road to achieve a reliable secondary egress route off Mt. Lemmon to area residents. Reconstruction will occur in 2022.
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Open
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08/09/2020
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Do this trail often. Great camping all over the trail. My friend met us in a dodge caravan so that should tell you the difficulty. One thing I haven't seen on these reviews is how traveled this is. Its wide enough everywhere where passing oncoming vehicles isn't a problem. But watch out for the polaris razors whizzing around. There is a razor rental in town of Oracle now so just keep eyes open for speeding quads, dirt bikes and razors. 4 wheel drive not needed. Great day going up, exploring summerhaven , and taking the paved highway down the front side.
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| Official Crew |
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Temporary Closure
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06/15/2020
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The Forest Manager, Kerwin Dewberry advised that the forest will be closed until November 2020.
OFFICIAL USFS Closure:
AREA CLOSURE Order Number: # 03-05-05-20-021
AREA CLOSURE MAP Order Number: # 03-05-05-20-021
AT THIS TIME FR 38 shows as "RESTRICTED". Consider this a closure.
The bighorn fire has closed the roads up Mount Lemmon. The town of Summerhaven is under a SET to prepare for an evacuation order. (as of 6/15/2020) This fire has grown about 1-2 thousand acres per day and the weather is not doing anything to slow this down. (Hot and windy).
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Open
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09/27/2019
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This was the first trail in my new Jeep and it was the perfect beginner trail. Nothing too crazy but a lot of rough road and some very rocky points as well. There was monsoon activity but no wash outs or anything causing the trail to be difficult. We stopped along the way and took photos then had drinks and dinner in Summerhaven which is a great spot after the long dusty trail up the mountain. The info given for this trail was spot on and very helpful.
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Open
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09/06/2019
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Definitely the road less traveled up to Mt Lemmon. The trail was more or less a "rougher" dirt road, with some small areas that would behoove the driver to think about a more comfortable line (nothing too crazy). This can definitely be done with a stock SUV. Last few miles up top may not be the most comfortable, but they are doable for a stock SUV.
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Open
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06/16/2019
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Trail was excellent as always. I've lost count of how many times i've done this trail. They have been doing some maintenance on the upper parts of the trail by putting down dirt to make it a little smoother.
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Open
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04/20/2019
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Road is open. The top few miles are rough, with lots of washed out rocky spots.
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Partially Open
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04/14/2019
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Excellent roads but the last 6 miles to the top of Mt. Lemmon was closed. We did see some snow at the top. Good up and back trip.
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Open
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09/03/2018
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Ran down this on Labor day pulling my trailer with some other Toyota buddies, also pulling trailers. Only went as far as the Very top (Catalina HWY at the fire station) to FR#4450 (Which we mapped). The road gets progressively rockier each time I head down it. Definitely, do not take your passenger or low clearance vehicle up or down this last section. (Basically, uphill, past the turnoff to FR#4450, the road turns to 'moderate' conditions in parts. *There are many more of these parts now. The caution is to NOT get bounced toward the edge. Once you get up in the pines, it gets a little better but there are several switchbacks with very exposed rock and steps to climb.
This video gives you an idea but does not do the shelves justice.
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Open
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07/07/2018
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A lot of fun. Really great views. Good elevation climb. No shortage of locations for camping. The soul reason of the trip was to get to Willow Canyon to escape the high temps in Phoenix.
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Open
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07/07/2018
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When the temp reaches 100+ this is a great day trip from the phoenix area. Ate lunch at the sawmill and the temp was 78. Write up is spot on.
Author:
| Official Crew |
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Open
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06/17/2018
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Drove down during tropical storm bud. Winter has not been/has been kind (depending if your rig is a Prius or Wrangler respectively). Several new Rocky sections have appeared which pretty much make this road a passenger car unfriendly but much more 4x4 respectable. You will have little trouble in a high clearance vehicle.
The low clouds made this a while new experience for me. We will see how much more this changes after the Monsoons
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Closed
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01/05/2018
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The trail is fantastic, the peppersauce caves are a must visit! bring three different flashlights however. It definitely has great vistas and it is smooth and easy to navigate. unfortunately it was closed this time. right after the mine turn off 22.2 miles in. There is currently no snow. it was not a waste however, I hit the peppersauce caves for a quick peek, and then traversed a bit of the rice peak trail which was nice, a bit tight with lots of steep inclines and declines. manageable with high clearance and 4WD.
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Open
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11/08/2017
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Great 3 hrs. Took a lunch and had a great day. Ran it in a Subaru Forester and passed a GMC 4x4 on one of the rock sections. 1st time out with this vehicle and I was impressed. Only had to retry 2 sections, never bottomed her out and ran it with tires aired up. I know it is not a rock crawler, but it will get me out and up some trails.
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Open
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07/14/2017
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Trail is open, its dry and passable. My stock 4Runner handled it perfectly. A few bigger chunks of rock in some spots to watch for but thats about it.
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Open
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07/01/2017
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Simple and fun. Great practice. Pretty much a dirt road until after the snow gate.