Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Blythe, California

This trail is an old railroad route abandoned in 2011. It follows a smooth sandy path with sections of firm sandstone, making it manageable for most vehicles. Although the route parallels the former railbed, driving directly on the railbed is not recommended due to old railroad spikes that have caus...
Learn more about Blythe Junction Railroad

This 1.5-mile trail is part of the Ehrenberg Sand Bowl OHV area and climbs over 150 feet as it winds through the terrain. The surface is very sandy with lots of whoops throughout. The trail is 1 to 2.5 vehicles wide, giving you plenty of room to navigate. You'll enjoy great views of the surrounding ...
Learn more about EC1332

Generally, it is a scenic drive along the Colorado River from Ehrenberg, AZ, to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Technically, it is not a challenging trail, and much is graded dirt, but beware of precipitation as it crosses several washes north of Cibola that could be hazardous if raining. It is a b...
Learn more about Levee Road

This just over 6 mile trail climbs almost 120 feet and drops over 400 feet, starting off the feeder road from Highway 10. The beginning is very well graded and very wide due to a gravel plant located not far from the start, so be careful of heavy truck traffic in this section. Past the gravel plant,...
Learn more about Cibola Ehrenberg Road/EC1210

This track crosses the Colorado River Indian Tribe Lands, so YOU NEED a CRIT sticker before riding this trail. You will travel from Ehrenberg, at the Colorado River, to Diablo Pass, going through the Plomosa Mountains. The CRIT sticker can be purchased at the CRIT office in Parker, AZ. It's $25 a ye...
Learn more about Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass

There are only a minimal few quick on-trail routes between Ehrenberg and Quartzite, and this is the quickest of them. Be advised however that it crosses both CRIT (Colorado Indian Tribe) and Arizona Trust land, both of which require permits. Great route generally follows I-10 and on the east side dr...
Learn more about EC1269

This 2.6-mile trail climbs 150 feet through a deep sand and rocky wash filled with lots of debris from recent storms. The trail eases up after half a mile from the main road on the east side, making the initial section the most challenging. The wash follows a mud wall on the east side as it winds th...
Learn more about EC1243 West

This trail is located within the Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV area and features a sandy surface with lots of washboards throughout. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the canyons below and desert flowers at seasonal times add color to the landscape. The trail includes one very steep hill that's a 100-foot cl...
Learn more about EC1328

This loop trail is located within the Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV Area, down in the sandy dunes section. The surface is deep sand with some rocks scattered throughout, cutting around desert brush as it winds through the terrain. The trail is one vehicle wide with ruts and off-camber sections that demand ...
Learn more about EC1238 Loop

This just under 2 mile trail climbs 120 feet and drops 120 feet as it navigates through terrain that's one vehicle wide. The surface is deep sand that's very bumpy due to heavy washboards throughout. The route cuts through a forest of desert brush and drops in and out of washes while running up and ...
Learn more about EC1233

This trail starts at EC1332 and immediately drops into a canyon, winding through the terrain down to the sand washes below. The surface is sandy with rocks scattered throughout, featuring lots of washboards and whoops that will test your suspension. You'll encounter off camber sections and some area...
Learn more about EC1327

This trail is just under 3.5 miles and climbs over 300 feet through a deep sand wash that's 1 to 1.5 vehicles wide. The route weaves its way through a dense forest of brush and has been rerouted over time due to changes in the vegetation within the wash. The surface is deep soft sand requiring 4WD a...
Learn more about EC1270

This loop trail starts and ends on EC1269, circling around on a ridgeline that provides 360 degree views of the surrounding area including the Trigo Mountains. The surface is hard pack dirt with rocks ranging in size from pebbles to small baseballs. The track can be hard to follow because it's unmar...
Learn more about EC1264

This 3+ mile trail (6.5 miles out and back) climbs 350 feet, starting in a big sandy and gravel wash that's lined with lots of desert brush and bushes. The wash can be wide at times, giving you room to navigate through the terrain. The trail runs along some mud walls, so be cautious during storms as...
Learn more about EC1229

This 1.5-mile trail climbs and drops 150 feet, featuring one very steep and sandy hill climb that gets your attention right away. The surface is very deep sand throughout with a bunch of hill climbs that are one vehicle wide. You'll encounter lots of whoops and washboards that make this a really fun...
Learn more about EC1220

This trail follows a high-voltage transmission line and can be easily completed in any 4x4 vehicle. The trail winds along the power lines and has some washes to look out for. This trail is very nice when it gets groomed for large trucks to work on the lines, but can get rough over time. The washes a...
Learn more about Pole Line Trail

This just over 3 mile trail (6 miles out and back) climbs over 250 feet and runs along a sand wash with mud walls. The surface is sandy wash with some small rocks and nice soft sand throughout. The route winds through lots of trees and brush, with some tight spots between trees and bushes that narro...
Learn more about EC1219

This 2-mile trail climbs 300 feet through varying terrain that's 1 to 1.5 vehicles wide. The surface is sandy with lots of little rocks as it cuts through various small rock and sand washes. Parts of the trail are slow going due to bumpy, rocky surfaces that demand attention. When the route comes ou...
Learn more about EC1243 East

This is just over a 5-mile trail (10 miles out and back) that climbs 377 feet, starting on Levee Road and dropping quickly into a tight wash that's completely lined with brush. The surface is hard-packed sand with a little gravel, alternating between light, soft sand and dark red rocks as you progre...
Learn more about Trigo Wash EC1209

This trail runs from Pole Line Trail to Levee Road and is the shortest trail connecting these two routes. The surface is sandy with nice soft sand throughout, though there are some deep sand areas that require momentum. The route runs through a small, pretty canyon lined with desert trees and brush,...
Learn more about EC1222

This trail is an old railroad route abandoned in 2011. It follows a smooth sandy path with sections of firm sandstone, making it manageable for most vehicles. Although the route parallels the former railbed, driving directly on the railbed is not recommended due to old railroad spikes that have caus...
Learn more about Blythe Junction Railroad

This 1.5-mile trail is part of the Ehrenberg Sand Bowl OHV area and climbs over 150 feet as it winds through the terrain. The surface is very sandy with lots of whoops throughout. The trail is 1 to 2.5 vehicles wide, giving you plenty of room to navigate. You'll enjoy great views of the surrounding ...
Learn more about EC1332

This just over 6 mile trail climbs almost 120 feet and drops over 400 feet, starting off the feeder road from Highway 10. The beginning is very well graded and very wide due to a gravel plant located not far from the start, so be careful of heavy truck traffic in this section. Past the gravel plant,...
Learn more about Cibola Ehrenberg Road/EC1210

This track crosses the Colorado River Indian Tribe Lands, so YOU NEED a CRIT sticker before riding this trail. You will travel from Ehrenberg, at the Colorado River, to Diablo Pass, going through the Plomosa Mountains. The CRIT sticker can be purchased at the CRIT office in Parker, AZ. It's $25 a ye...
Learn more about Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass

This trail is an old railroad route abandoned in 2011. It follows a smooth sandy path with sections of firm sandstone, making it manageable for most vehicles. Although the route parallels the former railbed, driving directly on the railbed is not recommended due to old railroad spikes that have caus...
Learn more about Blythe Junction Railroad

This 1.5-mile trail is part of the Ehrenberg Sand Bowl OHV area and climbs over 150 feet as it winds through the terrain. The surface is very sandy with lots of whoops throughout. The trail is 1 to 2.5 vehicles wide, giving you plenty of room to navigate. You'll enjoy great views of the surrounding ...
Learn more about EC1332

Generally, it is a scenic drive along the Colorado River from Ehrenberg, AZ, to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Technically, it is not a challenging trail, and much is graded dirt, but beware of precipitation as it crosses several washes north of Cibola that could be hazardous if raining. It is a b...
Learn more about Levee Road

This just over 6 mile trail climbs almost 120 feet and drops over 400 feet, starting off the feeder road from Highway 10. The beginning is very well graded and very wide due to a gravel plant located not far from the start, so be careful of heavy truck traffic in this section. Past the gravel plant,...
Learn more about Cibola Ehrenberg Road/EC1210