Upper Terminator

4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Upper Terminator is a Technical Vehicle route located within the Table Mesa Recreation Area, about 45 minutes north of Phoenix. The trail follows a desert wash and travels over numerous water-chiseled rock obstacles. This challenging trail offers a great mixture of boulders, water, off-camber notc...Read More
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Highlights of Upper Terminator

Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
2073 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
TV-3
Nearest Town
New River
Nearest Services
New River
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Hasayampa Field Office

Overview

Upper Terminator is a Technical Vehicle route located within the Table Mesa Recreation Area, about 45 minutes north of Phoenix. The trail follows a desert wash and travels over numerous water-chiseled rock obstacles. This challenging trail offers a great mixture of boulders, water, off-camber notches, tight squeezes, and an uncountable number of speed-controlling rock ledges. Upper Terminator is sure to test your mental fortitude and your vehicle's capabilities.

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
10 Community Reviews
1 Video
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