Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Black Canyon City, Arizona

Maggie Mine is an ideal scenic route for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking for a rugged, isolated-feeling desert drive just minutes from Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City. Stretching approximately 6.6 miles through the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, this trail serves as a scenic, ...
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The Indian Fort trail is an approachable yet scenic 1.1-mile loop located in Yavapai County, Arizona, perfect for stock SUVs and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking a quick historic excursion. This route branches off Azco Mine Road near Cottonwood Gulch and takes drivers to the base of ...
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9008 is reclaimed descending a canyon wall, so your hopes of navigating down to the valley are squashed. The rocky terrain adds texture to the trail without presenting major obstacles. Along the way, campsites are scattered, providing opportunities to set up in a remote and scenic setting. The route...
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This is the first half of a possible loop trail, but due to the drastic difference in ratings, this one can be done as the entrance or as an out-and-back trail. This is the mild portion of the trail with a couple of possible camp spots near the beginning of the trail. It offers beautiful mountain de...
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Bc1191 starts off as an unmarked desert trail, riding along a shelf cut into a desert hillside, overlooking a scenic desert valley. The trail is single vehicle width, about 10 feet across, and is mostly hard-packed dirt with a light layer of loose rocks and gravel. It has shallow ruts and uneven lay...
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This mostly easy out-and-back trail traverses through the beautiful desert grasslands of the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest at an elevation too high for saguaros and too low for alpine forests. The first few miles are the easiest but have many deep ruts. There are bypasses pre...
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The Yellow Loop is a 60-inch trail that leaves the staging area by the training loops off of Moores Gulch Road and heads north. It has lots of ruts and uneven sections right from the start, with some rocks and washouts. It's often rutted down one side of the trail and troughed, making it off-camber ...
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The training loops are a warm-up/practice loop for ATVs and dirt bikes, geared towards helping kids learn to ride. They start at the staging area off of Moores Gulch Road 46, and there are A, B, and C sections that all make a one-mile-long loop. The trail is decently narrow, making good practice for...
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This is a mile-long section of road that shortcuts between two sections of Moores Gulch Road and will likely be part of a bigger loop in the Table Mesa OHV area. This section is really easy and is well-trafficked, as it looks like UTV tours go through here. It's flat with a bit of embedded rock slab...
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Little Grand Canyon is a feature that runs through the middle of the Table Mesa area filled with cottonwood trees and birds. This is a Jeep trail off of Table Mesa Road that heads north to connect to more trails like Terminator and the Yellow Loop. The beginning of the route goes past many BLM dispe...
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After making the climb as described on Black Canyon City Overlook, the trail to the left is a short, flat shale road offering stunning 360-degree scenic views. As you travel, you'll enjoy sweeping vistas of surrounding landscapes--distant mountains and expansive valleys. The route is easy to navigat...
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Table Mesa Road provides primary access to the Table Mesa Recreation Area and its network of OHV trails. It is primarily a washboard gravel road, though washouts and ruts can be present on occasion. While Table Mesa Road accesses several alternative trail options, it will eventually lead to a gated ...
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This is a side trail off the New River Trail that ends atop a beautiful hill with unlimited photographic possibilities. It is a great place for a stop to stretch legs, take pictures, have a bonfire during sunset (if / when allowed), and take in some of the most breathtaking scenic views of the area ...
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This trail sits deep off Cow Creek Road. You will come to a Y left to continue on Cow Creek Rd and a Right to get to Mine Loop. It starts as a tight, narrow, off-camber route—fun from the very beginning. The main entry point is easy to miss, but once you reach the large, standout palm tree, you’ll t...
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Cliff Camp is a one-lane route that winds through open pastureland, leading to a stunning cliffside campsite with breathtaking views. Several additional camping spots can be found along the way, making it a great area for an overnight stay. The trail is free of major obstacles, making for an easy dr...
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31 Far South sadly doesn't connect with its continuation up the canyon wall to the north. The canyon has turned into a practical "no man's land" with no way to get up or down to make the connection. The trail does transition into open plains with a rocky, one-lane path. The terrain is varied but man...
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Cow Creek Ridge is a heavily used connector road that provides access to Trail 28001 and Trail 28002. The route is an easy, well-maintained gravel road with large gravel sections and generally smooth driving conditions. This trail is suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles, making it a good access route f...
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Trail 9949 is a short, narrow off-road connector near Sweat Peak that is ideal for dirt bikes, ATVs, and small utility SxSs looking for a quick, scenic desert route. Spanning roughly 0.8 miles, this trail offers a technical rating of 3 due to its tight clearances and a single steep, loose-rock grade...
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This is an excellent side trail. It goes down into the Black Canyon Creek Wash and is also known as "Curry's Trail". At the base of the wash, you will see the remains of his house, with his grave approximately 50 yards to the northeast. As you come off Turkey Creek on the north side, it is a nice, g...
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31N offers a bypass around the main hill, making it a smoother alternative while still maintaining some challenges. The trail is a one-lane route with rolling hills and occasional off-camber sections, though no major obstacles. Wash and ditch crossings add variety to the terrain, but the northern en...
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Maggie Mine is an ideal scenic route for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking for a rugged, isolated-feeling desert drive just minutes from Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City. Stretching approximately 6.6 miles through the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, this trail serves as a scenic, ...
Learn more about Maggie Mine

The Indian Fort trail is an approachable yet scenic 1.1-mile loop located in Yavapai County, Arizona, perfect for stock SUVs and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking a quick historic excursion. This route branches off Azco Mine Road near Cottonwood Gulch and takes drivers to the base of ...
Learn more about Indian Fort

9008 is reclaimed descending a canyon wall, so your hopes of navigating down to the valley are squashed. The rocky terrain adds texture to the trail without presenting major obstacles. Along the way, campsites are scattered, providing opportunities to set up in a remote and scenic setting. The route...
Learn more about 9008

This is the first half of a possible loop trail, but due to the drastic difference in ratings, this one can be done as the entrance or as an out-and-back trail. This is the mild portion of the trail with a couple of possible camp spots near the beginning of the trail. It offers beautiful mountain de...
Learn more about Black Canyon Creek

Maggie Mine is an ideal scenic route for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking for a rugged, isolated-feeling desert drive just minutes from Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City. Stretching approximately 6.6 miles through the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, this trail serves as a scenic, ...
Learn more about Maggie Mine

The Indian Fort trail is an approachable yet scenic 1.1-mile loop located in Yavapai County, Arizona, perfect for stock SUVs and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking a quick historic excursion. This route branches off Azco Mine Road near Cottonwood Gulch and takes drivers to the base of ...
Learn more about Indian Fort

9008 is reclaimed descending a canyon wall, so your hopes of navigating down to the valley are squashed. The rocky terrain adds texture to the trail without presenting major obstacles. Along the way, campsites are scattered, providing opportunities to set up in a remote and scenic setting. The route...
Learn more about 9008

This is the first half of a possible loop trail, but due to the drastic difference in ratings, this one can be done as the entrance or as an out-and-back trail. This is the mild portion of the trail with a couple of possible camp spots near the beginning of the trail. It offers beautiful mountain de...
Learn more about Black Canyon Creek