Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Black Canyon City, Arizona

Very scenic trail in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains. Although not far from the highway and Black Canyon City, this route feels isolated and offers a chance to spot wildlife, beautiful desert plant life,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A stone wall fort on a small flat-top hill just off the Table Mesa North Access Road. Drive to the base of the hill and scramble up an easy climb to enter the fort. Commanding…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is a rough and washboarded gravel road from IH-17 to Crown King via Bumble Bee Road Route. There are several sharp switchbacks and blind corners. Last several miles before Crown King are single-vehicle width.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Richinbar Mine Trail is a narrow, rocky route that follows a shelf road before opening into pastureland. The rugged terrain requires careful navigation, especially along exposed sections. The trail leads to the historic Richinbar Mine,…
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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.…
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This one-lane trail winds through a rugged volcanic rock landscape, offering a rough and bumpy ride. While there are no major obstacles, the rocky terrain keeps things interesting, and multiple ditch crossings add some variation…
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The south end of this short dirt bike trail starts along the side of a fence, at an unmarked entrance off of a wash that could be easy to miss. The trail is faint and…
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This route primarily follows a wash, weaving through narrow sections where brush can cause paint damage. While there are no significant obstacles, numerous fences, and dead ends mean there is no through-route--you'll need to turn…
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Volcanic Pastures is a one-lane trail is marked by rocky terrain, and deep off-camber ruts that require careful maneuvering. While the trail doesn't have any major obstacles, the uneven surface and ruts along with the…
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This short section of trail is more narrow and therefore is only open to small utility SXS and smaller. No full-size trucks or SXS's. Nothing too technical on this trail, aside from one section with…
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Benchmark Mountain Trail is a 2.6-mile out-and-back, 5.2-mile total. It is a very slow trail, so give yourself an hour each way to enjoy the views. This trail starts at the north end of The…
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BC1129 offers a rugged yet approachable route with campsites scattered along the way, of varying sizes. The terrain consists of rocky stretches, erosion-prone areas, and rutted sections, adding some texture to the drive without presenting…
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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,…
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This section of trail weaves its way through the beautiful desert and leads to a shooting area at the North end. It also connects to a handful of other trails. There are a couple of…
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This dynamic trail delivers a mix of terrain, from open areas with campsites to rugged washes and steep sections. Frequent wash crossings and natural speed bumps keep the ride engaging, while erosion adds roughness to…
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This is an unmarked wash trail through BLM land near Bumble Bee, Arizona. The wash is deep sand and 20 feet wide at times, lined with big paloverde trees. There are several narrower pinches as…
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