Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Brenda, Arizona

This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail

This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old stone cabin ruins as well as petroglyphs. If you want extra obstacles, there is an alternate exit route that heads sou...
Learn more about Dripping Springs

This trail is like a frontage road. It runs parallel to Interstate 10 between New Water Mountains Trail and Rockin' Ram Trail- Southern section, which is paved. There are some flat parts of the trail, and some downhill grades to wash beds, and then climb back up the hill to continue. There are views...
Learn more about I-10 Frontage Road (LP781)

This is a fun trail running along the power lines in the desert. It is well-travelled running east and west between LP1015 and Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section (LP189). The trail is a mixture of flat desert and up and down hills crossing washes. The trail runs along the north side of some mounta...
Learn more about Power Line Trail

This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ desert, always be alert for rattlesnakes and scorpions. Take plenty of water and snacks, and carry extra...
Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across

This trail is a cut across between Rockin' Ram Trail and West End Preacher Pass Trail. The views from this trail are great. It is a typical trail in the Quartzsite area. There are some twists and turns, in and out of washes and driving across flat desert terrain. You will see several different varie...
Learn more about LP077

Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're ascending or descending. The views of the surrounding desert landscape from atop the hill are pretty awesome. ...
Learn more about Trail 0077C

This is a spur trail from the AZPT to the WWII Woman's Flight Marker. It's a mostly easy trail with some washouts. This trail takes you to the fence that surrounds the markers, and you can walk in and see the historic markers from WWI to guide the women pilots the last 11 miles to the airfield to de...
Learn more about WWII Woman's Flight Marker Spur Trail for AZ Peace Trail

Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy washes to cross the beautiful desert scenery in every direction. There were some primitive camping spots ...
Learn more about Trail 0079

This trail connects LP193 Western Edge Camp Connector Trail and LP189 Rockin' Ram Trail. This trail is wide and flat most of the way. There are shallow washes to cross. I would not recommend this trail in heavy rains. You will see lots of native trees and desert plants. You will even get a view in t...
Learn more about Round the Bend (LP193)

This connector trail leads from the Arizona Peace Trail across the desert toward Vicksburg Rd. There are a few options to refuel and restock at the truck stops. The eastern section of the trail is very moondust powdery. A northern section could be taken to bypass this, but the mesquite trees are ver...
Learn more about AZ Peace Trail Hovatter to Vicksburg Road

This trail is a wide connector between other trails near the dispersed camping area at Scadden Wash BLM area. The trail is wide enough for two vehicles most of the way, leaving places to pass. It is dirt and gravel with some sand in the washes. This trail runs east and west, giving you a view of Qua...
Learn more about LP776 Connector Trail

This is a flat and wide trail through the BLM desert near Vicksburg, Arizona. It is unmarked and has no signs for width designation, but there are tracks to follow. It rides across a flat desert terrain over packed loose rocks, then starts going over some rolling hills next to paloverde trees and va...
Learn more about Vicksburg Flats

This is an unmarked desert trail north of Vicksburg, Arizona, that is wide like a road, going fast and straight through a barren desert landscape. It rides over a mix of dirt and packed dark-colored small loose rocks, next to giant saguaro cactus and gardens of cholla cactus. The trail dips into a c...
Learn more about Vicksburg Valley

This wide, open wash trail begins just off Tank Pass coming from the south offers an excellent riding area for dirt bikes and ATVs. A staging area is available just before the entrance to the trail, with additional parking at the entrance to the wash. The route consists of a broad gravel wash with m...
Learn more about Calcite Wash

Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be alert for rattlesnakes and scorpions. Take plenty of water and snacks, and carry extra fuel if possible. The t...
Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1

This trail rides along the desert floor north of Vicksburg, Arizona, riding through barren fields of cactus and creosote bushes. The trail parallels a wash, and you can see lots of RVs camped in the distance, as this is a popular camping area. The trail enters a wash that is a mix of small loose roc...
Learn more about Vicksburg Wash

Burro Canyon is an easy but beautiful out and back trail that leads into the heart of the KOFA National Wildlife Refuge. Early on in your southbound trek, you'll encounter washes, cacti, and large-scale views of the region's rugged landscape. Along the way, there are a few tight spots where a full-s...
Learn more about Burro Canyon

This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail

This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old stone cabin ruins as well as petroglyphs. If you want extra obstacles, there is an alternate exit route that heads sou...
Learn more about Dripping Springs

This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail

This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old stone cabin ruins as well as petroglyphs. If you want extra obstacles, there is an alternate exit route that heads sou...
Learn more about Dripping Springs