4 Peaks - easy rides?

[az_smiles]

Newby - curious about Four Peaks - - I understand there are supposed to be some good rides from the staging area off Hwy 87. Am new to AZ riding (last was 18 yrs ago in the mid-west) but now have two new young adult riders with interest. Live in Tempe so Four Peaks seems reasonably close and a way to get out of the heat.

Question is are there some easy, i.e. beginner, rides availabe? Good for me (to break back into riding) and for the new riders (just to stay up). Trail markings? How to find from the Hwy 87 staging area?

Thx - Terry

[JandC]

quote:Originally posted by az_smiles

Newby - curious about Four Peaks - - I understand there are supposed to be some good rides from the staging area off Hwy 87. Am new to AZ riding (last was 18 yrs ago in the mid-west) but now have two new young adult riders with interest. Live in Tempe so Four Peaks seems reasonably close and a way to get out of the heat.

Question is are there some easy, i.e. beginner, rides availabe? Good for me (to break back into riding) and for the new riders (just to stay up). Trail markings? How to find from the Hwy 87 staging area?

Thx - Terry

Yes Terry,
The Four Peaks/Rolls area would be a very good place to re-learn your riding skills. Just take the Fours Peaks exit east off of highway 87 and stage by the restrooms, (about a third of a mile from 87). Head south into the Rolls for some nice trails and sandy washes. Make sure you take PLENTY of water this time of year.
Jerry

Is being asymmetrical really so bad?

[Arizona Griz]

Jerry is correct, there are a lot of riding opportunities in the Four Peaks area.
Arizona Griz.

"Just another day in paradise"

'03 Yamaha Raptor
'02 Yamaha Grizzly
'00 Polaris Trailboss
'98 Yamaha Big Bear 4WD

[PBR]

Four Peaks, Rolls, Upper Sycamore are some of my favorite places to ride. Everything from quad capable sandwashes to the WTF was I thinking? singletrack and everything in between.

"KX500... The Thumper Humper"

[Arizona Griz]

BKH, didn't want to forget you two wheelers?
Arizona Griz.

"Just another day in paradise"

'03 Yamaha Raptor
'02 Yamaha Grizzly
'00 Polaris Trailboss
'98 Yamaha Big Bear 4WD

[PBR]

hahaha, everyone knows two wheelers are unforgettable. if you ever take a ride with me you'd be laughin so hard at my riding style that you'd never forget me :D

"KX500... The Thumper Humper"

[az_smiles]

Thx to all for replies. Sounds like my boys and I will be checking out the Four Peaks area on Sat/Sun. Are the trails pretty plainly marked? How about camping? Too hot / busy / etc?

Big_Kaw_Huna mentioned Sycamore Creek. I'm not familiar with it at all. Directions anyone? Suggestions on whether to try Sycamore or Four Peaks first for some introductory trail riding?

FYI - am a 2 wheeler - will be testing out a new-to-me Honda XL250 and a new-to-me Honda XL350.

Thx again,
Terry

[JandC]

Terry,
Here is a map of the trails in the Rolls area. They are all plainly marked.
Jerry


http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/jandc/20036254177_rollsmap.gif

Is being asymmetrical really so bad?

[kford131]

take a look at the trail guide section for listings on where some of these places are and how to get there. also, do a search and you should get some good hits back.

Kyle

Have quads, will travel.

2003 Rincon(s)

[gdavis]

Let me try to make the directions a bit easier.

Take Hwy 87 (aka Country Club, Beeline Hwy.) North. Just before the highway starts into the mountains, you'll see a sign for Four Peaks Road. Turn right for the corral with the rest rooms (Rolls parking lot), The Rolls and Four Peaks. Turn left for Upper Sycamore Creek.
In addition to The Rolls area, you can ride (or drive) up the mountain to 5000-6000 feet by continuing up Four Peaks Road. It's about a 15 mile ride one way and very easy.

'01 Warrior (His)
'00 Warrior (Hers)
'04 Weekend Warrior Super Lite (Ours)
Lots of Fun

[kgoings]

Is there a map like that for Upper Sycamore? Where did you get that map?

[raptor02le]

FOUR PEAKS IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO RIDE HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THE SCENERY . ALSO YOU CAN SEE THE TRAILS ALL FLAT AND NICE AND WIDE.



http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/20041813328_2.jpg

http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/20041813555_3.jpg


THE LITTLE BLACK DOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CIRCLE IS ME ON MY RAPTOR
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/20041813921_4.jpg

http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/20041813636_5.jpg

http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/20041813717_6.jpg




84 200s
85 200x
85 250sx
86 350x
01 breeze
01 raptor
01 mojave
02 raptor
02 limited edition raptor
03 z400
03 kfx 400

ITS AN ATV THING YOU WOULDNT UNDERSTAND http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/raptor02le/2003618191015_KFX40011.gif

[gmoney]

Not all of the trails are flat. The Rolls (Four Peaks) offers some excellent and challenging riding for every skill level.

Here are some photos of the Four Peaks area from a few different rides out in that area..

http://ridingarizona.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3834&SearchTerms=Turkeyweek
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage1.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage2.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage3.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage4.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage5.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage6.htm
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/PFR/PFRPage7.htm



Gmoney

[cbenwell]

raptor20le, Just wondering which road you were on when you took those pictures. They are awesome and I am looking for a trail just like that for beginners to practice on. Thank you!