Sawmill Connector #636A

Distance: 4.5 Miles

Difficulty: Hiking – Moderate

Mountain Biking – Difficult

Equestrian – Moderate

Trailhead Parking: Use Timber Mesa or Panorama Trailheads. Both accommodate trailers.

Access to Trail: From the Lakeside Ranger Station, travel south on AZ 260 for 0.1 mile. Turn left on Porter Mountain Rd, (FR 45) for 2.2 miles, then right on Porter Mountain Rd. Take a left at the cattle guard for Timber Mesa Trailhead or continue on Porter Mountain Road for 3.8 miles to Panorama Trailhead.

Trail Highlights: Both connector trails (636A and 636B) cross the top of Timber Mesa, one to the north of Porter Mountain and one to the south. The Sawmill Connector is being rerouted along the ridge north of the old Sawmill forest road trail and continues through scenic areas with lovely views.  This trail is well worth the effort to access it.