Black Hills Backcountry Byway

A 21 mile historic route that will afford you the opportunity to learn the land's rich past, through kiosks and interpretive sites along the way. The byway is an access route for many kinds of recreation activities including multiple off-road driving prospects. There is fishing and boating on the G... Read More
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Highlights of Black Hills Backcountry Byway

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Overland Category Icon Overland
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
5507 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
Black Hills By-Way
Nearest Town
Morenci
Nearest Services
Safford
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Mangement
District
Safford Field Office

Overview

A 21 mile historic route that will afford you the opportunity to learn the land's rich past, through kiosks and interpretive sites along the way. The byway is an access route for many kinds of recreation activities including multiple off-road driving prospects. There is fishing and boating on the Gila River, the Black Hills Rock-hound Area, hiking and even birding to be enjoyed in the region.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
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