Tonto Narrows Access

[mcoplea]

I know the main TH access to the Tonto Narrows is now closed. We are looking for some alternate routes to get back there for a dayhike. Anyone know of a good TH or access point to hike back there now?

Thanks!

Admin edit: use this route

[big_load]

It reads like it was posted by the residents. The first line seems questionable and other obvious laws seem to be stated as pointless scare tactics. If anything residents that disrespect access to our natural resources should lose their privileged property in my opinion...

I agree. I've seen this kind of thing elsewhere and it bothers me that authorities so often refuse to take action against it.

[paulhubbard]

The statute quoted reads:
A. A person commits criminal trespass in the third degree by:
1. Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully on any real property after a reasonable request to leave by the owner or any other person having lawful control over such property, or reasonable notice prohibiting entry.

So, yes, they have the right to prosecute IF there are "No Trespassing" signage on private property, or if one is asked to leave said private property. As long as you avoid private property there's no lawful backbone to their "threat." If the forest service which has lawful control over the public lands was to close the access, I would think there would be a much more formal notification.