This is a phoenix-area favorite; a nearly perfect tour of the old southwest; that's got a bit of everything and really captures the old west.. Its best to follow the loop in this direction noted here so you’re not opposing as much oncoming traffic. It starts out with some fast rolling hills that pass through massive valleys packed full of saguaros. Then the trail takes you up in altitude though some winding, and very scenic trail sections. Its sometimes a bit rocky but rarely technical or challenging, even with low clearance vehicles (it CAN be narrow though). Once at the top youl be treated to cooler temps and some pines; and a fantastic view of the valley in nearly all directions. You’ll then travel along the top of a plateau for a while before dropping back down the other side. This area can be tricky because it’s very steep and the road makes several very tight switchbacks that often require 3-point turns. The trail is very well "groomed" but it is narrow, so be sure to keep track of oncoming traffic and make note of places to tuck yourself. At the bottom is the old cabin and its shallow mineshaft that collapses closed about 30’ back (its located through the thicket, down past the creekbed, just upstream from the windmill). Once you leave this little valley you’ll find some very fun high speed winding trails that take you through a very woody section of desert. As you get closer to I-60, you’ll happen across a small burial ground (below the large power lines) which contain quite a few recognizable names from the early 1900’s; including the grave or Wyatt Earps wife: Maddie. Once wheels are rolling again, you’ll enter a pretty dense trail system that will take you winding through a series of light hills and washes, this is another fun stretch for UTV’s but it might be a bit bumpy for full size vehicles. The last stretch takes you back to the main lot on smooth paved (and often busy) gravel pathways.