Vineyard Trail

Trail passes through a variety of Lower Sonoran Desert vegetation plant communities. Spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Dam and Four Peaks. Historic Camp O'Rourke located near the east terminus. Signs of long abandoned tent sites and building foundations are visible from the trail. As part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, the route continues West on the Four Peaks Trail #130 or Southwest across Roosevelt Bridge to the Thompson Trail #121.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

131

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

6 Mile trail that is part of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail

Motor vehicles are prohibited on this trail. Carry an adequate supply of drinking water. One gallon per person per day is recommended during hot periods. At the lower elevations, temperatures can exceed 110°F in summer. At the higher elevations, snow occurs during the winter. Help keep your trails clean: If you PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!! Trail is open to hikers, horses and mountain bikes; however, travel by mountain bike is difficult due to rugged terrain and steep slopes.

Getting There

Directions

East End: (Vineyard Trailhead): Pull off northeast of Roosevelt Bridge on Highway 188. No signs identify the trailhead parking area.

West End: (Mills Ridge Trailhead): From Highway 188, across from Vineyard Picnic Site,drive 3.4 miles northwest to Forest Road (FR) 429. Turn left and follow this road another 4.6 miles. High clearance vehicles recommended.