Three Bar Route
Tonto Basin, Arizona
| Address: | ~AZ-188, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553, USA |
| GPS: |
33°43'32.5"N 111°12'27.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure is a fenced wildlife study area operated by Arizona Game and Fish. The proximity of two recreation sites provides ample parking should you want to cool off in Roosevelt Lake after your ride. Scenery includes the riparian habitat associated with Roosevelt Lake and watershed as well as chaparral vegetation.Follow FR 647 from SR 188 around the Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure and back to SR 188. The Junction of State Highway 188 and the northern routehead of FR 647 and the junction of State Highway 188 and the southern routehead of FR 647 are separated by approximately 9/10 of a mile. This route may be traveled in either direction. Difficulty: more difficult. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Three Bar Route
Three Bar Route is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Tonto Basin, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Three Bar Route bike trail in Tonto Basin.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/three-bar-route/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tonto Basin, Arizona
- Head southeast on AZ-188 S toward Tonto Creek TrailDestination will be on the right(11.2 mi)
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