Sophie's Flat Trailhead

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Hassayampa Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

2,511 ft
Elevation

The Sophie's Flat Trail provides a loop trail opportunity approximately 6 miles long featuring Sonoran Desert vegetation and landscape views.

Trails A, B and C comprise the main loop from the trailhead. The trails connect to other lettered trails D, E and F, along with over 100 miles of non-motorized trails in the surrounding area.

The parking area offers large gravel areas suitable for trailer parking for up to 25 trucks with trailers. A vault toilet is provided. Camping is free and available for up to 14 days. No other services are provided.

Getting there

From Wickenburg, Arizona, travel east on Constellation Road for approximately 2.9 miles to Blue Tank Road. Turn left onto Blue Tank Road and travel approximately 1.4 miles to the trailhead.

34.00671, -112.69378 · 34°0'24.2"N 112°41'37.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 104°F in Jul, down to 64°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F656875829110110410296867464
Low °F343641465362737264514033
Precip in1.21.61.00.30.20.11.12.01.00.50.81.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Free

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Sophie's Flat Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Sophie's Flat Trailhead?
No. Sophie's Flat Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sophie's Flat Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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