Tour Overview
Ride an ex-military M1009 Blazer through the Sonoran Desert, with military history and rugged wash navigation.
Authentic M1009 CUCV
An ex-military Chevrolet CUCV tactical truck powered by a 6.2L Detroit Diesel V8.
Military History
Narration covers regional military testing history, Sonoran ecology, and rugged wash navigation.
Water & Snacks
Bottled water and trail snacks are included on the trail.
The Experience
The day starts with a pickup from a select Scottsdale or Phoenix resort, or a nearby meeting point confirmed the day before, then the drive to the Cline Cabin Road staging area in the Tonto National Forest, where the ex-military M1009 Blazer is parked and ready. After a safety briefing you climb in for roughly two hours of backcountry trail through sandy washes and desert shelves, with your guide tracing the region's military testing history and naming the Sonoran plants and animals along the way. Water and snacks come along, and you return to staging with the desert dust still on the truck.
Pricing & Group Rates
- Per Person $169
- Booking note: solo travelers and pairs can book online; we pair you with an existing vehicle run to meet the 3-passenger launch threshold. Car seats are required for children 5 and under. Pickup is arranged from select Scottsdale and Phoenix resorts and confirmed the day before; you may be asked to meet at a nearby point. If you are driving yourself, the remote trailhead requires your own vehicle or roundtrip transit. Prices do not include 8.1% sales tax and a 5% fuel surcharge.
- Private & Large Groups: Contact us for groups of 8 or more, corporate outings, and multi-guide convoys.
Essential Tour FAQs
Where does the M1009 tour stage? ▼
Pickup is arranged from select Scottsdale and Phoenix resorts, with the route confirmed the day before; depending on the route you may be asked to meet at a nearby point. We then drive you to the designated off-road area on Cline Cabin Road in Tonto National Forest, off the Fort McDowell corridor. If you are driving yourself, the staging area is at GPS 33°40'09.7"N 111°29'43.7"W; it is a remote trailhead, so plan your own vehicle or arrange roundtrip transit in advance.
Can solo travelers or couples book? ▼
Yes. Solo travelers and pairs can book online and are paired with an existing vehicle run to meet the 3-passenger launch threshold. The tour is for ages 3 and up, with car seats required for children 5 and under.
What are the trail conditions? ▼
Expect a rough, dusty ride over desert washes and rocky shelves in an open military truck. Tours run year-round and in most weather, with summer mornings moving to 7 AM. Guides monitor conditions and cancel only for severe weather.
What should I wear and bring? ▼
Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Wear clothes you can get dusty, with sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring a camera and any medications. Water and trail snacks are included.
What is this tour's cancellation and rescheduling policy? ▼
Strict 72-hour window. Send cancellations or changes in writing through our contact form; replies to your confirmation email cannot be processed. More than 72 hours out, you receive a full refund minus card processing fees; inside 72 hours or a no-show, the booking is charged in full. If 360 Adventures cancels for severe conditions, you receive a 100% refund including fees.
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