BLM 8002A
Off-road trail near Gila Bend, Arizona
ATV / UTV
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Trailhead: Margies Cove East Trailhead
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trailhead coordinates: 33.07784, -112.47043
Trail facts
- Open to
- ATV / UTV
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,524 to 1,699 ft
- Surface
- Sand
- County
- Maricopa County, Arizona
Arizona ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Title/registration with ADOT MVD plus annual OHV Decal ($25) for riding on public and state land.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Nonresident OHV Decal $25/yr, online only via AZGFD portal. Free online course required since 1/1/2025.
- Trail pass
- OHV Decal covers it (no separate trail pass).
- Helmets
- Under 18 must wear a DOT helmet (operators and passengers). Eye protection if no windshield.
- Young riders
- No state minimum age found beyond helmet rule.
- Safety course
- Free course required for nonresident decal buyers. Otherwise not required.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same decal and helmet rules.
- Good to know
- Decal sold online only, not at AZGFD offices. Receipt valid as proof for 30 days.
Source: AZ Game and Fish (AZGFD), AZ State Parks, ADOT MVD, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
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Camping nearby
- Margies Cove West Campground 7.3 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Brittlebrush Trail 6.0 mi long
- Margies Cove Trail 8.8 mi long
- Historic Butterfield Stage Trail 10 mi long
- Historic Butterfield Stage Trail 9.5 mi long
- North Deer Trail 0.7 mi long
- North Deer Trail 0.5 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is BLM 8002A?
- BLM 8002A is about 1.7 miles long, or about 3.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BLM 8002A?
- About 168 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,524 and 1,699 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BLM 8002A?
- Plan on about 1 hr 30 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BLM 8002A?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
- What can you do on BLM 8002A?
- BLM 8002A is open to ATV / UTV, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does BLM 8002A start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Margies Cove East Trailhead, at 33.07784, -112.47043.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.