All forest roads are marked with numbered signs. When you encounter horizontal signs on roads, this means they are generally suitable for prudently operated passenger cars. Vertical signs are placed on routes generally suitable only for high clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicles. During periods of wet weather, many roads become muddy and even impassable. Using them in this condition can damage not only the road but your vehicle as well.
All roads require the use of good judgment and caution.
The Tonto National Forest is criss-crossed with dozens of hiking, biking and horseback trails. During winter months, mild weather attracts residents and tourists to beautiful lakes along multi-hued desert canyons. The rugged country along the Mogollon Rim was once roamed by Geronimo and the site of many a skirmish between the Apaches and the U.S. Army. Today, the Rim running through the Tonto National Forest contains a great area for hikers, bikers, and horsemen that want to traverse steep, rocky trails. Visitors will find challenging trips for the day or extended packing adventures.