Inexperienced drivers should not try this trail alone. It sits there smiling at you and this is the type of trail in which you could honestly smile back. Noticed some FJ Crusiers on your video. Dead Horse Ranch State Park ... Dogie Trail. Just outside of Jerome, one of the most famous and ghostly mining towns in all Arizona, sits a rock that never stops smiling. Leaving Jerome the heavens opened up and we got dumped on for awhile. Joined: PHX - Smiley Rock Dualsport. Stepping stones cross Broad Meadow Brook, after which the dirt trail ascends a moderately steep slope to the powerline. Everone took a turn. do not try this unless you have 24" tires and at least 18" of clearance! Founded by the Smiley Family in 1869, our Victorian castle resort is nestled in the Hudson Valley, only 90 miles north of New York City. From State Route 260 turn south onto State Route 89A. Smiley smile is a 405 m less popular blue singletrack trail located near Sundsvall. A favored spot for rock climbers from all over the northeastern US, the cliffs provide wonderful vie… looking for info on it I came across this post from Nov. 20th 2013 on another forum. Locked gates at the end, had to ask to drive through a local’s land to get back to the road. The trail starts out easy, with some steep hills and overlooks before entering Martin Canyon. Smiley Rock Trail – Jerome, AZ. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail – Sedona, AZ. Smiley Rock is one of the more famous off-road trails in the State and for good reason. For individual use only, not to be shared. There was an open gate after the hard part. We took a remote Forest Service Trail that is strewn with boulders. Cottonwood, Arizona. This trail is not for a stock vehicle unless you have at least a tire that measures 33 inches or more and you have skid plates. It’s a great trail, 85 percent easy and the rest rocks and wash. Pretty easy hike with some improvement needed to rockier areas, but great scenery all across the valley. The hill up to Smiley Rock was really rutted out badly. Smiley Rock Trail – Jerome, AZ May 21, 2013 wayoflife Trail Events 0 Before heading back to California from our fun at the 2013 Overland Expo, we decided to do one last run up the Smiley Rock Trail which is located up near the old mining town of Jerome and, good portions of it are a part of the historic, Great Western Trail. It's so named for a rock that someone carved a smiley face into long ago. We solve the problem of finding off-road trails that satisfy your personal adventure threshold. Nightstalker YO BUDDYPAL! It has spectacular views and fun closed in forest areas. Jerome, AZ. This is a fun trail with several challenging stretches. Bumpy road, great views. Granite Mountain Trail. Smiley Rock Trail – Jerome, AZ To get there take 89A through Jerome and turn north at the fire station. The trail is rated “difficult” in Wells’ “Guide to Arizona Back High clearance is a must. View Smiley Rock in a larger map for even more DETAILS! Chris, Q: Does this actually need a permit? My 2 cents. I have a JL Sahara with 34” tires and 2.5 inch lift and I was fine. Finished at the camp ground and that was the least fun part because of all the mud-bogging that looked to have been going there. Took out the Jeep with 2” lift and 35”‘a, it did great. $3.00 View Options. We were both fine. Red Rock State Park. Smiley Rock Trail Closure!! I made it to where the trail ends and turns into a boulder filled river bed. His want and desire to find passable trails and new nooks and crannies of the Great American West to explore were his reasons behind starting Trailsoffroad.com. Smiley Rock OHV Trail is a 22.7 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Jerome, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Zukapalooza 2009 - Smiley Rock Trail. Stayed at Potato Patch CG. I agree with the last post. If you don't mind bouncing around it's a great trail! Current Lead Time: 2-4 Weeks - Thank you for all the business! Once in the canyon, … Trail Maps: The New Mohonk Preserve Trailhead map is now available for purchase at the Nature Shop in the Visitor Center for $9.99! There is also potential for some Arizona pin striping along portions of the trail. Just wondering if the trail is suitable etc. We took it from potato patch campground/FR104. I took the back way to Jerome via 318/narrow gage, Perkinsville Rd. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Nightstalker, May 4, 2013 #1. I've spoken with a few who did it in the last 2 months or so and no permit was required. If you try to take a stock Jeep or Toyota through that section, you will likely scrape hard. I attempted this in a stock F150 4x4 and wasn't able to make it all the way. This trail is NOT for stock vehicles or mall crawlers. The station is located at a tight turn along a switchback that winds through the center of town. There are spots are you may bottom out, pinstripes definitely, and rock sliders are a big plus. Was a great ride, very rocky. The trail ranges in elevation from about 5,800 feet … Sedona, AZ. There are no bypass routes to avoid these narrow areas. I wonder when that gets closed. Directions to the Trail: Follow Hwy 89A through Jerome and turn north at the fire station. If you’re in a Subaru or some sort of cross over or stock explorer type suv, you will win into trouble. Q: Thinking of trying this trail . The trail to Smiley Rock starts with your standard basic Fire Road in Jerome, winds up into the mountains with nice views of the area, and down into a trail that enters Martin Canyon. It did not dampen our spirits though and we continued on N/W of town on our quest to find Smiley Rock. Description; Reviews (0) Classic oval shaped trail decals - create a collection of all the awesome trails you have driven! Trail Oval Decal - AZ - Sunflower Mine. Clarkdale, AZ. Five riders would attack Mingus Mountain, Jerome, and the Smiley Rock Trail. Great trail, amazing sights driving up to the trail. Cinder Hills ATV Area – Flagstaff, AZ. Trail Oval Decal - AZ - Smiley Rock. he mentioned there was a sign at the north end that was ripped off and one at the power plant at the southern end. Fairly easy except for a few climbs at the beginning. Please do not bring a trail hawk or other suv unless modified. Our app crashed again, so the recording was cut short. So in my opinion, NOT a moderate trail. I have a 2.5 inch lift and 35s and it was no problem. We want you to know what you are getting into before you are either bored or scared to death. A local club I follow on FB, broke a few patts and said it was more erroded than they remember. Most of the trail is easy except for a few rocky places. Were these modified ? This is an alternate answer to "Can you get there from Prescott?". I was fine most of the way, but about the "rocky hill" section #3 waypoint I think, I got high centered on a rock and to winch up the hill. Sat, May 18, 2019, 9:00 AM: This is a very scenic run along the border of the Woodchute Wilderness Area in the Prescott National Forest. 80% is easy, a few bumps and rocks. Trail Oval Decal - AZ - Soldier Pass. At 11,508 ft. it is the highest in this group of peaks known as the Smiley Lobe. Smiley Rock. Once you hit the wash/dry creek bed, it is pure fun. Length 22.7 miElevation gain 3507 ftRoute type Point to point Tavasci Marsh Overlook and Tuzigoot National Monument, Tavasci Marsh from Tuzigoot National Monument, Lower Raptor, Upper Raptor, Rust Bucket and Bones Loop. The trail is primarily used for bird watching and ohv/off road driving. Did the entire loop from Jerome. 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