Current OHV area map and GPS points for OHV riding and camping at Cinder Hills OHV Area in Arizona. 2 hours ago Brianne Graham 1 review. Views from the top of the hills are great. Easy rolling hills to steep climbs. Lots of folks camping to the north of the road before the OHV area. The routes traverse an extensive area of deep volcanic cinders in a ponderosa pine forest. A Ranger at Sunset crater Volcano national Monument told me about this particular access road. But, if you have an ATV and are looking for a great place to camp and ride, this is a great spot. Vehicle Types Defined . Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. The farther along the road you drive into the OHV the closer to the hills you get and the better views. Directions: From Cinder Hills OHV Area; Travel 7 miles north on Hwy 89; Turn Right on Loop Rd (County Rd 395/ Fire Rd 545) This road is also the entry to Sunset Crater, so it is well marked and easy to find We camped here for one night. Be the first to add a video for Cinder Hills OHV Area! Hiking is pretty limited, unless you want motorized company. This OHV trail is also located in the Coconino National Forest, but it is closer to Flagstaff, Arizona. Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. Helmets and spark arresters required. Sticking to F.R. Double Crater Cinder Hills OHV, AZ. 57 Reviews. Overview. No Reviews. Love it here - don’t want to leave! July 2nd, 2012. Our first dry camp experience - We loved this place! Lots of folks camping to the north of the road before the OHV area. This OHV area borders Sunset Crater National Monument. Cinder Hills OHV Area. Those on paddle tires will have the best time but the tiny lava pebbles will tear up anything with rubber. Cinder Hills is an excellent spot for camping, 35 foot RV friendly. The app uses your phone's GPS even without a cell signal, making navigation very easy. Cinder Hills OHV Area You can travel cross-country on volcanic cinder trails within the 13,500 acre boundary of this area, but it's recommended to stay on the trail. Peak 6833 is a small cinder cone within the Cinder Hills just east of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. The company's filing status is listed as Suspended and its File Number is C1153972. To get to the Cinder Hills OHV Area, take U.S. 89 north from Flagstaff. You can park in the sun or the shade. Before off roading, we suggest you get the AvenzaMaps app and download the free Motor Vehicle Use Map Coconino National Forest map. This is a neat place to camp, but it would be more fun with a dirt bike or ATV as this is an OHV area. There was good WIFI for our needs and antennae TV. Thanks to numerous cinder cones dotting the region, and hence the name, this little piece of northern Arizona is full of pumice and ponderosa. Cinder Hills OHV Area RV Camping Journal. Great location very close to town with good signage and easy to find. Perhaps next time we will check the area across from Highway 89. For some old school camping in northern Arizona, check out Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area. The signage there tells you how to access the map through AvenzaMaps. Obey all signs and stay within the area boundary at all times. Because of previous volcanic activity, the ground tends to be gravelly. Unusual OHV area climbs to rim of volcanic crater. We camped just beyond the OHV signage in the "cinder pebble meadow", in the pine trees on a Monday. Venturing off trail immediately makes things more difficult (‘5’ to ‘10’ out of 10). For more information and a map Download Cinder Hills OHV Area KMZ File (12 KB KMZ) OHV Site Locator Map Follow the signs for the safety of riders and especially children. The Cinder is something like a sous vide machine, where food is cooked in plastic bags in a water bath held at the desired cooking temperature, like 129 degrees Fahrenheit for a rare steak. I did it as a sunrise hike with the purpose of shooting photos of Sunset Crater and Humphreys Peak in the early morning alpenglow. Before... This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com, The road in was not a problem, although dusty. Turn east (right) on FR 776. There are no designated spots. Neat area quiet in winter suspect its real noisy in warmer weather with the OHV activity. more. Yes. 13. Obey all posted rules & regulations and have fun exploring the roads and open areas in Cinder Hills OHV Area. Access to the Cinder Hills OHV area is through the junction of FR 776 and Highway 89. PPS: The Cinder Hills OHV area mentioned in your post #4 is NOT the area being discussed here for Sunset Crater and Wupatki [FR395]. Pictures courtesy of the Coconino National Forest -Cinder Hills OHV Area.. View of Sunset Crater from Cinder Hills OHV Area - Forest Road 776 Name: Cinder Hills OHV Area, Arizona Location: 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff, AZ. ATV paradise so lots of activity over weekend but quiets right down at night and pretty deserted during week. Located in Coconino National Forest. Near Flagstaff, is a 13,500 acre OHV area. Gravel does get in everything so have to sweep out the trailer constantly but it’s loose and dry so easy to deal with. People running generators until 10:00pm? Explore the most popular trails in Cinder Hills OHV Area with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. 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To get to the Cinder Hills OHV Area, drive northeast of Flagstaff on U.S. 89 approximately seven miles north of Flagstaff Mall. Our first dry camp experience - We loved this place! Notes & Trail Ratings: Since this is an open area, the rating here can vary. The sites are nice and flat but the ground is soft gravel. Like many things in the western side of the country, it's big and sprawling. The best Arizona OHV driving based on popularity are considered to be Cinder Hills OHV Area, Four Peak Rolls OHV Area, Agua Caliente Road, Arizona Strip OHV, and Montana Mountain. Description: Approximately 13,500 acres in the Cinder Hills has been designated for off-highway vehicle recreation. Trail Reviews. The area is east of Highway 89 south of Sunset Crater National Monument. For current conditions call Peaks Ranger District (928) 526-0866. We saw elk and an owl. Within the 13,500 acre area, portions will have use restricted to a relatively dense network of designated routes through forests. We did not enjoy the off roading as much as we had hoped. Huge boondocking area 15 min north of Flagstaff. Once you are in the OHV area, drive anywhere you like throughout the 13,500+ acres. Gravel road in was fine and then just pick a spot - any spot - place is huge. FEATURED: Cinder Hills OHV Area Arizona June 27, 2016 Northeast of Flagstaff in the Coconino National Forest, the 13,500 acre Cinder Hills OHV Area has routes open to OHV users. The Registered Agent on file for this company is George Pappas and is located at 9350 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. I hiked the loop around the area too and that was awesome. Reported by Brianne Graham on 11/29/2020. Located just northeast of the main city of Flagstaff, Cinder Hills OHV Area is a very unique riding area. 1. May 13, 2020. ... Check out the Triplog. Cinder Hills. (Includes AZ trails information for ATV and motorcycle use) Show more. I know they don't enforce the 15 day limit. We found a great spot right into the campground and there were plenty of spaces. Only licensed vehicles allowed on Forest Service roads leading into the area. Yes. Contact Coconino National Forest, Peaks Ranger District at (928) 526-0866. Is it noisy from passing UTV’s? This area is a favorite of mine during the scorching Phoenix, summer. The Cinder Hills OHV Area is an extensive area of deep volcanic cinders surrounded by Ponderosa Pine. Very spread out making it easily accessible for boondocking with our airstream. Directions. A unique experience traveling on volcanic ash. Reviews (1) Photos (1) Favorites (5) Cinder Hills OHV Area Flagstaff, AZ. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community. Stayed here with my dog. Great forest camping in the world's largest ponderosa forest. Hiking and biking can be difficult due to the loose cinders. Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area - FR 776 Partial Closure: There is no direct access between FR 776 and FR 545 (Sunset Crater-Wupatki Scenic Loop Drive). Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. Campendium users haven't asked any questions about Cinder Hills OHV Area. Stay off the steepest slopes to minimize impact. Offroad Trails is the staging area for your next adventure. Campground Overview: Cinder Hills OHV Area is a scenic recreation area located on the Coconino National Forest enjoyed by many off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Approximately 13,500 acres in the Cinder Hills has been designated for off-highway vehicle recreation. Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. I stayed here two nights and would absolutely come back. This is a 10 point SOTA hill W7A/CS-016. Plenty of shade from the pine trees being a Friday night brought one loud party in the distance. It was absolutely perfect for four days and three nights to explore the area. The cinder gravel/rock can be deep and almost sand-like in spots so just need to look for more packed down site so don’t get stuck. Have you written a blog post about Cinder Hills OHV Area? Horrible experience, horrible owners, horrible park. Trails go almost everywhere throughout the area; do not create new ones. The Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle area is located about 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. Gravel road in was fine and then just pick a spot - any spot - place is huge. Busy with 4x4 traffic, quiets down during the week and in the evenings. Sadly, we spent too little time there and only scratched the surface. Sunset Crater is a 1000 ft. high volcanic cinder cone where the Apollo astronauts practiced with their Lunar Rover. This is the Sunset Crater Volcano area so the ground is black cinder. Open to off-highway vehicle users with certain restrictions. If you do choose to visit the OHV area, DO NOT DRIVE OFF THE ROAD [FR779] through the OHV area in a regular automobile -- and note that FR779 is dirt, whose use is possibly a violation of a rental car agreement. Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Cinders Hill OHV Super Loop is a 34.3 mile loop trail located near Flagstaff, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Loose, gravelly ash is soft like sand and can quickly overheat engines. Our site has a lot of visibility from the road but there is no one around so it was quiet and private. Access maps, trail descriptions, weather and photos to plan your next ATV, dirt bike or Jeep trip. Cinder Hills OHV Area Photo. Off-road travel between FR 545 and FR 776 is prohibited. Unique area of volcanoes and volcanic ash I can't even count how many spots are here for camping any size rig. Pitch your tent wherever you please at this dispersed campsite. Access to the Cinder Hills OHV area is through the junction of FR 776 and Highway 89. The 13,500-acre Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area will be seeing various improvements over the next 18 months thanks to a $250,000 … It was very quite, no OHV traffic while we were there. The road in was not a problem, although dusty. Tough for hiking....cinder rock everywhere. One was in his OHV and showed us where to go and the other guy had been here for … Nice road in and out . Its numerous volcanic cinder cones and craters surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest environment gives the area its unique value. Very clean and level ground. We have dual sport motorcycles and love this place. The road in was not a problem, although dusty. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving. This is a great area to explore on your own but be sure to travel with a friend and watch out for other off road vehicles (quads, dirt bikes, SXS, Buggies) this area is popular in the summer months when the sand dunes are just too hot. This was a dumb decision....should have shown up much earlier.... Lots Of Large Campsites Big Enough For Trailers, And It's Close To Town. RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS. Surprisingly though, … Route described here is just a small sample of this 13,500-acre area of volcanic cinder cones, craters and pine forest. Stayed here on a Friday night on our way to Scottsdale. Cinder International Corporation is a California Domestic Corporation filed on July 27, 1982. The cinder gravel/rock can be deep and almost sand-like in spots so just need to look for more packed down site so don’t get stuck. Located in the US, the OHV driving in Arizona offers over twenty awesome OHV riding trails. Very active area with OHV vehicles. Cinder Hills OHV Area is northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona just south of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Dispersed camping is allowed but there are no facilities such as water or restrooms. There was good WIFI for our needs and antennae TV. Arizona has 25 off-highway vehicle routes. No glass containers allowed. It was easy to pull into a spot even after dark. 776 & 777 are easy (‘1’ to ‘4’ out of 10). It's a short, easily accessible jaunt with decent views at the top. Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area - FR 776 Partial Closure (map, 600kB): There is no direct access between FR 776 and FR 545 (Sunset Crater-Wupatki Scenic Loop Drive). Campendium is an Amazon associate site and earns from qualifying purchases. Plenty of open areas for solar. Off … Walmart is about 10 miles away. We camped just beyond the OHV signage in the "cinder pebble meadow", … Be the first to add a note for Cinder Hills OHV Area! Management emphasis is for the use of 2-, 3-, and 4-wheel vehicles. Great location very close to town with good signage and easy to find. Some people have been here over a month. Huge cinder hills are a natural dyno, as horsepower is sapped by the steep inclines and coarse volcanic cinders. We came in on a Tuesday evening and met two people who gave us the scoop. Home On The Open Range would stay here again. more. Become a Campendium Supporter and enjoy ad-free browsing plus bonus features! Great place for 4x4 riding. We needed a short spot for overnight camping and it was the perfect location. Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area. Dispersed camping permitted in posted areas along F.S. Explore the most popular trails in Cinder Hills OHV Area with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. It’s a 13-mile trail with a hilly landscape, featuring volcanic cinder cones and craters. 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