Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Aztec, Arizona

The trail begins just north of Dateland. Turn off the tarmac onto a wide-grated dirt trail. The trail veers left, and when the trail appears to go left again, keep an eye out for the…
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This mostly easy out-and-back trail leads to a beautiful Archaeological site that is also a point of critical environmental concern. Plenty of informational kiosks in the area explain why this petroglyph site is important and…
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This is a fun trail if you want to bop around in the middle of the desert but avoid getting lost and eventually find a neat little canyon. The trail connects from the frontage road…
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This section of the Arizona Peace Trial runs from the short tarmac section on Hyder road into the network of trails at the Red Raven intersection. This section is camping central and, in many parts,…
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Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge and Sundad Ghost Town. Start this run in Gila Bend, then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80,…
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Palomas Trail - 083 is a long and winding two-track that rolls through the Palomas Mountains of Southwest Arizona. This trail is sometimes well-marked and other times non-existent, so having offline maps is highly encouraged.…
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What a wonderful way to traverse the desert. This moderately traveled trail is in surprisingly great shape. With long flat straightaways and a few wash transitions, it will surely get you where you want to…
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AZ Route 67 is a rocky two-track that bobs and weaves its way through a section of BLM land near the Palomas Mountains. This trail is relatively simple, though at times finding the trail might…
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Harquahala Palomas Wash is a scenic wash trail with a mix of features that require careful attention. The route consists of deep, soft gravel and sand, making traction a key consideration. Sneaky rocks are scattered…
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Golden Harp Mine Road is a rock two-track that winds and weaves its way through the Golden Harp Mining Claim. This road is rocky hard packed and crosses multiple washes that might prove treacherous during…
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Central Red Raven Wash is the middle section of a long, wide wash in the Sonoran Desert of Southwest Arizona. Peppered with sporadic rock gardens and loose deep gravel, this wash is lined with Creosote…
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The trail is located off Old Highway 80, and the turn comes up quickly, so keep your eyes out for it. This area is a beautiful little mountain landscape with lovely campsite options close to…
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Turtleback Track is a natural rocky two-track that extends to the North from near the base of Turtleback Mountain in the Sonoran Desert of remote Arizona. Lined with Creosote and cactus, this track provides stunning…
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This trail provides a more scenic and challenging option to reach the Painted Rock Petroglyph site from Interstate 8 than just driving there on paved backroads. It cuts through an area of Arizona State Land,…
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Ye051 is a typical desert trail offering a mix of rocky and hilly terrain. This one-lane path winds through several wash sections and features erosion in some areas, so be cautious of changing conditions. While…
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The trail starts at Woolsey Wash to trail 54011, leading to Woolsey Springs and into the middle of two wildernesses', Signal Mountain Wilderness on the North side and Woolsey Peak Wilderness on the South. Low…
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You'll want the downloaded offline maps to run BLM AZ 065, as it's way out and has spotty cell service. Relatively easy and flat, this rocky two-track is lined with Creosote and cactus, as are…
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This rocky two-track is an out-and-back to the Eastern edge of the Yuma Test Range Boundary. Lined with Saguaro, Cholla, and Spinystar cacti, this track almost guarantees paint damage to your rig. You might see…
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This fun out-and-back route heads from the main Arizona Peace Trail into the wilderness, ending at the Yuma Naval Range Boundary. Be aware there is no trespassing into this active bombing range, and the area…
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Ye598 is a rugged, rocky two-track trail that offers a real challenge for off-road enthusiasts. The trail includes sections of erosion and ruts, which require careful navigation, especially when dealing with the rocky surface. Cactus…
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This access trail is freakishly well maintained for how little traffic it appears to have. Most of the route is flat and wide enough for two cars to pass. The occasional sandy washout will test…
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Road #8230 is a multi-mixed surface road with rocks, sand, and gravel, most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods,…
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This Bumpy little out-and-back runs right along the southern boundary of the eagle tail wilderness. It's easy with a few lite off-camber sections but mostly just washboard until a few wash crossings at the end…
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This bumpy out and back could be more technical, but it has short shelves when climbing in and out of the washes. One will see plenty of majestic saguaro cacti, roadrunners, and quail along the…
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This is a great trail to wet your feet in the Southwest Arizona Desert! An easy, mellow trail, with wide, sweeping gravel, this trail introduces you to the flora and fauna of palo verde, creosote,…
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Tucked away in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the Eagle Tail Wilderness offers a rugged backcountry experience for adventurers seeking solitude, scenery, and a taste of the wild Arizona desert. This trail winds through…
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Western Red Raven Road is lined with creosote and cactus that are guaranteed to provide your rig with paint damage. This eroded two-track runs westward and terminates at the KOFA Wilderness Refuge, where vehicle travel…
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Cementosha Wash starts as a hard-packed two-track with randomly dispersed campsites alongside. While not large, the sites have primitive rock rings for fires and level ground. After dropping into the wash, random rock gardens and…
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This lengthy route skirts the KOFA National Wildlife Refuge's eastern region and can easily be combined with other local trails like Hoodoo Wash or KOFA Pipeline. Overall the terrain isn't too technical, and the scenery…
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This is a sandy, unimproved high desert track that connects the eastern and western Betty Lee Mine Loop north-south tracks. A separate trail that leads north to Baker Tanks intersects this trail at about the…
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