Rocker Panel Pass

4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Rocker Panel Pass is a difficult rock crawling trail within the Tonto National Forest. Drivers will experience the best scenery this area has to offer with views of Mt. Ord, the Four Peaks Wilderness Area, Sycamore Creek, Weaver's Needle, and the Superstition Wilderness Area. The earlier sections of...Read More
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Highlights of Rocker Panel Pass

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
2747 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
160
Nearest Town
Fountain Hills
Nearest Services
Fountain Hills
Management Agency
Tonto National Forest
District
Mesa Ranger District

Overview

Rocker Panel Pass is a difficult rock crawling trail within the Tonto National Forest. Drivers will experience the best scenery this area has to offer with views of Mt. Ord, the Four Peaks Wilderness Area, Sycamore Creek, Weaver's Needle, and the Superstition Wilderness Area. The earlier sections of the trail offer a reprieve in the summer months where the water is cool and the shade is plentiful. A big portion of the areas flora can also be found here including paloverde and mesquite trees, saguaro cactus, teddy bear cholla cactus, prickly pear cactus, ocotillo shrub, brittle bush, and the jojoba bush. The trail has a numerous large boulders and rock ledges that require a modified vehicle and a good spotter.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
9 Trail Concerns
18 Community Reviews
1 Video
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