# Back Road to Crown King

**Location:** Black Canyon City, AZ | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 25 miles

**GPS:** 34.2123, -112.3345

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** Year-round

A legendary Arizona trail climbing from desert floor to the historic mining town of Crown King through the Bradshaw Mountains. Narrow shelf roads, steep switchbacks, and old mining ruins.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.6/5

**Highlights:** Mining town destination, Shelf roads, Steep switchbacks, Historic ruins, Saloon at top

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Cordes Junction Motel & RV Park (Cordes Junction, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/cordes-junction-motel-rv-park)
- [Rafter Eleven (Dewey, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/rafter-eleven)
- [Juniper Mesa RV Park (Prescott, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/juniper-mesa-rv-park)
- [Point of Rocks Campground (Prescott, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/point-of-rocks-campground)
- [Pleasant Harbor RV Resort (Peoria, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/pleasant-harbor-rv-resort)

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