Jojoba Trail #511

The south end of the trail begins near the northern edge of the Jojoba Boating Site’s parking lot and on the north side of the road to the Sheriff’s Aid Station. The trail roughly parallels the shoreline of Bartlett Reservoir, providing access to the shore, and crossing washes and small ridges. It is 0.9 miles to Jojoba to Rattlesnake Cove. About 0.2 miles south of Rattlesnake Cove, a spur trail goes 0.4 mile to the edge of the reservoir.

Attractions:

• Jojoba Trail offers access to several coves and stretches of shoreline, providing opportunities for swimming and angling. The trail winds through rocky outcrops and crosses several small ridges, offering scenic views of Bartlett Reservoir.
• This trail passes through the Arizona Upland Phase of the Sonoran Desert, which features saguaro cactus, mesquite, palo verde and ironwood trees
• Jojoba Trail is the result of a partnership with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. A women’s inmate crew constructed the trail.
• Bartlett Reservoir has been popular with anglers almost since the dam was constructed in 1939. Fish species include crappie, large- and small-mouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, carp, bluegill and green sunfish.
• Along with many partners, the USDA Forest Service is improving fish habitat by installing a variety of structures in strategic locations.