Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Buckeye, Arizona

This is a relatively easy route. This is perfect for bypassing any accident on the I-10 between Miller Road and Sun Valley Parkway. Towards the west end, it will be somewhat paved for a short section with large potholes, so use caution. Towards the center and east end, it's flat dirt that normally i...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway

This is an easy backroad that almost any vehicle can travel. This can get very muddy during rain events and the wash can really get flowing during summer rain events. While there are no shooting signs, please use caution, as lots of illegal shooting occurs in the wash at all hours. This is a great b...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway: Sun Valley Parkway to 330th Avenue

This is a fun little route with few people but ample wildlife. Just be cautious of vehicle width, as many parts are narrow and can result in light scratches to the clear coat. This trail is great for a bird watcher and while it's easy to navigate. You might need to keep your speed up in some of the ...
Learn more about Robbins Butte Trail

The Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail offers an incredible drive through the heart of the Buckeye Hills, connecting Robbins Butte Trail to SR 85. This route winds through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes, featuring rolling hills, wide-open desert vistas, and rugged terrain. It's a perfect mix of easygoing...
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This is a road-width trail for dirt bikes. It's mostly very easy the whole route, but does have some slightly off-camber spots as it goes around the hillsides. The trail is covered in loose rock and gravel, with washouts and steep dips into ravines that will require high clearance. It has steep litt...
Learn more about BH1107

This is a short dirt bike trail that is more like an old road. It's road-width the entire way, and it's a gravelly surface over rolling hills. The trail is covered in loose rock, and it has big dips into ravines and washes, often with a steep entrance and rocky at the bottom of the ravine. It's most...
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Aguila Adapter is a smooth and straightforward trail that's perfect for a relaxing off-road experience. With no obstacles to worry about, this route offers an easy ride through beautiful desert scenery. The dirt path provides a classic off-road feel, and you'll encounter a few wash crossings that ad...
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This trail starts in a wide sandy wash that is white gravelly sand and smooth, between the dirt bluffs and bushes. The sand is deep in spots. It has big sweeping corners, but also fast straight sections. There are tons of unmarked splits in the wash, so you'll need a map here. It's scenic in the was...
Learn more about BH1072 ATV

This is an easy but faint, short dirt bike trail near Buckeye, Arizona. Both entrances are unmarked and hidden, and you'd only know to ride it if you had a map. There are only a couple of tracks to follow, but most tracks have been washed away. It meanders through the hillsides between the cactus an...
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This trail is a two-track width for the 1.4-mile route. It starts at an unmarked entrance on both ends on a mid-width path, narrower than a Jeep trail, between the bushes. It has some big wide corners on a gravelly surface, making it slippery at times. It goes next to the giant saguaro cactus and up...
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This is a short ATV trail through BLM land south of the town of Buckeye, Arizona. It's a wide easy two-track for the entire route, winding between the bushes, in a barren desert terrain. It has big wide corners and a gravelly surface, so it can be slippery in spots. It's twisty through the hills, bu...
Learn more about BH1074 ATV

This short segment of single track connects BH1078 to BH1074, to make a fun desert loop. The north end starts after the mining area, on a faint trail heading into the gravelly hills through the bushes, and the entrance is difficult to find. It becomes wider, more like a 2 track. The trail goes throu...
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This is a short but easy ATV trail through the BLM land south of Buckeye, Arizona. It's a wide road-width trail for the whole route. It's very easy the whole way, except it has wash crossings that will require high clearance as they dip down a foot into the wash, with loose rocks and sand. The trail...
Learn more about Maricopa Trail BH1175

This is a route that tracks to the junction of a small island that is known as Stephens Point. It's a long-time gathering spot for family trips and a great location to relax in the trees and large brush away from others. While the water is dirty and murky most the year and it can have a fly issue fr...
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This short 1-mile trail begins at Agua Caliente Road and follows the east side of the Arlington Canal, ending on the north side of the Gillespie Dam. Rated 1/10, it's an easy drive with only minor ruts and occasional washouts that may deepen after heavy rains. The real highlight isn't the terrain - ...
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Rocky Camp road runs through Bureau Land Management. It is a mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. There are sections that are overgrown, so pinstripes are to be expected. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be c...
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Watch for open mine shafts on this scenic mountain road. The view from above is phenomenal. There is an optional route to the east that is narrow and fun for ATVs and UTVs.
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The Saguaro Power Trail offers a smooth ride through the Arizona desert with no obstacles to worry about, making it an easygoing option for off-roaders of all skill levels. You'll encounter a few wash crossings and signs of erosion along the way, but nothing too challenging. This trail is perfect fo...
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The 24080 Trail is a straightforward route that delivers a mix of dirt and dusty terrain, making for an easy yet scenic drive. Expect some erosion, wash crossings, and areas of water damage, but there are no major obstacles to slow you down. This trail offers a relaxed ride through the desert, perfe...
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The Yellow Route Connection is a wide, accommodating trail perfect for those seeking a mix of utility and exploration. Along the way, you'll find numerous large campsites ideal for group gatherings or extended stays with room for several vehicles of all shapes and sizes, able to accommodate trailers...
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This is a relatively easy route. This is perfect for bypassing any accident on the I-10 between Miller Road and Sun Valley Parkway. Towards the west end, it will be somewhat paved for a short section with large potholes, so use caution. Towards the center and east end, it's flat dirt that normally i...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway

This is an easy backroad that almost any vehicle can travel. This can get very muddy during rain events and the wash can really get flowing during summer rain events. While there are no shooting signs, please use caution, as lots of illegal shooting occurs in the wash at all hours. This is a great b...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway: Sun Valley Parkway to 330th Avenue

This is a fun little route with few people but ample wildlife. Just be cautious of vehicle width, as many parts are narrow and can result in light scratches to the clear coat. This trail is great for a bird watcher and while it's easy to navigate. You might need to keep your speed up in some of the ...
Learn more about Robbins Butte Trail

The Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail offers an incredible drive through the heart of the Buckeye Hills, connecting Robbins Butte Trail to SR 85. This route winds through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes, featuring rolling hills, wide-open desert vistas, and rugged terrain. It's a perfect mix of easygoing...
Learn more about Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail

This is a relatively easy route. This is perfect for bypassing any accident on the I-10 between Miller Road and Sun Valley Parkway. Towards the west end, it will be somewhat paved for a short section with large potholes, so use caution. Towards the center and east end, it's flat dirt that normally i...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway

This is an easy backroad that almost any vehicle can travel. This can get very muddy during rain events and the wash can really get flowing during summer rain events. While there are no shooting signs, please use caution, as lots of illegal shooting occurs in the wash at all hours. This is a great b...
Learn more about Tonopah-Salome Highway: Sun Valley Parkway to 330th Avenue

This is a fun little route with few people but ample wildlife. Just be cautious of vehicle width, as many parts are narrow and can result in light scratches to the clear coat. This trail is great for a bird watcher and while it's easy to navigate. You might need to keep your speed up in some of the ...
Learn more about Robbins Butte Trail

The Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail offers an incredible drive through the heart of the Buckeye Hills, connecting Robbins Butte Trail to SR 85. This route winds through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes, featuring rolling hills, wide-open desert vistas, and rugged terrain. It's a perfect mix of easygoing...
Learn more about Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail