Driving the scenic Montana Mountain Trail
Montana Mountain Trail is a very scenic and challenging loop drive located in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Narrow trail up the mountain, with multiple river crossings.
Set high in the heart of the Superstition Wilderness, the road is totally unpaved. One mistake can have serious consequences. Road conditions are always changing. Winter comes early and stays late on this trail, so you may only be able to safely run it in the middle of the summer. The trail does receive snow so use caution on the steep sections if you attempt this trail after a recent snow (not advised). The condition of the road is never the same two trips in a row. If there has been any weather recently, parts of the loop can be slippery, or even snow covered in winter months. Most SUV’s with good clearance will make it. 4-wheel drive is recommended. The drive tops out at 1.662m (5,452ft) above the sea level. Its many twists, turns and narrows can pose a challenge to even the most experienced drivers. The trail remains fairly wide and graded the whole way but does have some steep and rutted sections. The road is not easy, though. Up, down, right, left all the time.
The journey offers an exhilarating driving experience, with superb views. It’s a 56km (35 mile) loop through some amazing mountains. An incredible journey, an unforgettable experience. The journey offers spectacular views in the Tonto National Forest. This is definitely one road trip that you want to record with lots of photographs. It can be a little crowded in parts on a nice weather weekend. The scenery on this drive is spectacular and diverse. The road is a delight to drive, with every kind of twist and turn. It’s a great high desert loop route for SUVs and ATVs, that climbs to over 5,000 feet with panoramic desert and mountain views. The road is narrow, steep and rutted. Stock vehicles with high ground clearance and good articulation can make it, although some 4x4 driving skill is necessary.
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