The ride on the ATV’s from the main day lodge at TheWoodShedAZ!™, to this dynamic ATV park (Ponderosa Pine Forest covered volcanic Cinder Basins), is nothing short of ‘Outrageously SouthWestern USA Outback! The “American Serengeti-high alpine desert” …in style! The exciting, fun filled trip to the upper Ponderosa Pine covered ridgelines starts with a sun soaked view filled, bountiful breakfast at TheWoodShedAZ!™ Timber-lodge; once departed on your ATV, it takes about 8 minutes to arrive at the top of the Ponderosa Pine studded alpine ridge lines that are the gateway into the ATV Park, Cinder basins. As the trip unfolds from the main lodge, the high ridge lines afford riders non-stop views (North, South, East and West), that extend for as far as the eye can see. Vast stretches of silent, prime Ponderosa Pine forest land and the pleasant, dry alpine atmosphere of this unique volcanic high alpine desert area make this trip, adventurously fun and marvelously exhilarating.

The ATV Park area is a gigantic and beautiful series of pristine Ponderosa Pine forest covered Cinder Basins that were formed from the stratospheric eruption which created the San Francisco Peaks. This Safari-adventure, offers dramatic changes in scenery from vast panoramic views of the Painted Desert to a tour through the high Juniper and Ponderosa Pine forests of the Coconino National Forrest, where a handful of rugged Cowboy type ranchers and individualists call home. So, into this separate reality you go, into the volcanic Cinder Basins where ATV riding is as good as it can get, anywhere in the world. Other legs of this adventure voyage, include fantastic Northern, Southern, Easterly and Westerly approaches to the one-of-a-kind WoodShedAZ!™ Timber-lodge.

On the first leg, ATV riders, travel the high ridgelines of the Volcano Fields, arriving directly near the beautiful Sunset Crater area, where the ATV Park is located. Wild life of all kinds is abundant. Off the beaten paths, when not riding the machines, explorative hiking activity rewards those who venture forth, the opportunity to see an abundance of Mountain White Tailed Deer, majestic Grand Mountain Elk, Large Birds of Prey (Eagles, Red Tailed Desert Hawks, large Ravens and Crows), Jack Rabbits.

There are many species of desert animals to view and enjoy. In the upper regions of this area, a unique, mostly unknown mystery-world exists high and above the ATV Park itself, due East of what was the immediate blast zone from the stratospheric eruption that occurred here 900 years ago, there is pure silence. This blast zone formed these dynamic Volcano Fields and the Cinder Basins that make up this incredibly beautiful and fun area to explore. The ATV Park is especially set aside for ATV style explorative and adventure sports activity. It is great!

With the city of Flagstaff between the ATV Park and San Francisco Peaks, ATV’ers may ride the expansive black lava sand mountains in the ATV Park. Only a few minutes drive from the ATV Park, guests may visit Sunset Crater National Park, while enjoying quick access to local supply stations, saloon and general store or ten minutes down the road to the City of Flagstaff’s amenities and diverse culture.

TheWoodShedAZ!™ StaffXtreme™ team facilitates, in first class VIP style, the ATV Safari with all supplies needed. Unique easterly approaches from the TheWoodShedAZ!™ Timber lodge, provide for incredible guided tours across the most pristine and most beautiful high alpine Outback desert country, into the ATV Park Cinder Basins and setting up of base camp. First class touring and facilitation services to the entire region are an adjunct to the ATV Safari adventure to provide ATV’ers full access to the many other National Monuments, parks and locations they won’t want to miss on their week-end ATV high desert Safari adventure. Some parks are closed in early fall and winter but there is plenty to see and do at any time of the year, depending on your preferences in climate and the particular experience you are looking for.