Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cactus Flats, Arizona

The road leading to the monastery is wide, well-maintained, and frequently traveled, offering beautiful views along the way. The surrounding landscape features an abundance of plant life, including a diverse variety of Arizona cacti. The…
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St. Paisius Orthodox Monastery is a women's monastic community located near Safford, Arizona, at the foot of Mount Graham. Founded in 1993 and dedicated to St. Paisius Velichkovsky, the monastery follows the Serbian Orthodox tradition.…
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This trail is narrow, winding, undulating, sandy, and bumpy, providing a fun driving experience that becomes increasingly challenging as you continue. The area is rich in plant life, and the trail appears to be popular…
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Trail Ss1012 from Artesia Road, this trail heads north as a continuation of Ss1012 from the south. It is a sandy gravel route that follows the powerlines through creosote and mixed desert cactus. Features gentle…
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Trail Ss1004 is an 11-mile route that begins at the train tracks off Ss1016 and runs to a dead end at private property. A very small section crosses State Trust Land on the northwest side.…
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Ss1006 begins at either Ss1004 or Ss1009. This trail is a sandy gravel trail that starts narrow and runs through overgrown creosote. You'll notice nearby playground areas where offroad vehicles tackle short, steep desert sand…
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Trail Ss1010 follows the powerline from the start, climbing small, gentle gravel hills lined with creosote and yucca. There is one gate along the way. Please keep the gate closed. Expect a few bumps and…
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Ss1013 is a curvy gravel road that climbs gentle hills through desert creosote. About three-quarters of a mile in, watch the uneven ruts, as high speed may cause damage. Next pass through a heavily overgrown…
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Trail Ss1009 is a connector sandy gravel trail with a wide, smooth track. It begins at the train tracks off Ss1016, near one of the many 4x4/SxS play areas. Expect several gentle gravel hill climbs…
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This trail is narrow, winding, undulating, sandy, and bumpy, offering a fun and engaging drive. It appears to be a popular route among hunters. As the trail continues, it becomes more challenging, with noticeable erosion,…
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Trail Sa1070 starts off Airport Road, just past the cattle guard, and runs north. The surface is mostly dirt and gravel, with some overgrown sections that may cause light pinstriping. The trail features plenty of…
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Trail Sa1073 is a connector trail within the system. It can be run southbound for a beautiful view of Mount Graham. The northern end terminates at a private property locked gate, while the southern end…
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Trail Sa1061 begins off Sa1059 and runs as an out-and-back dirt route across open desert. There are a few campsites on the west side of the trail, marked with camp rings. The route includes minor…
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Sa1075 begins on the east side of Sa1074 and runs south as an out-and-back trail, ending at private property. The sandy gravel road offers beautiful views of Mount Graham to the south. The trail is…
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Ss1022 starts from Haekel Road, with multiple camping spots right at the beginning of the trail. In normal conditions, this is an easy route suitable for both 2WD and 4WD. There's a nice viewpoint at…
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Trail Ss1059 is a point-to-point trail that can be run from Artesia Road or Ss1004. It is a sandy gravel trail lined with creosote, cholla, and yucca, with a few wildflowers in the spring along…
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Trail Sa1059 begins off Sa1067 and runs north to south along a fairly primitive route. The trail is overgrown in sections, with a few larger gravel rocks, but remains easy to navigate overall. Running south…
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Ss1034 runs mostly dirt with pockets of gravel as it tracks along the powerlines through the desert. Recent maintenance and grading have left the surface soft in places. Do not attempt this trail in wet…
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Trail SA1069 begins at the end of SA1070 and serves as a connector track within this trail network, leading to the northernmost point in the system. The trail surface starts as rocky gravel and transitions…
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Trail Sa1074 is a point-to-point route beginning at Sa1073 and running east. It ends at a private property fence line and connects to Sa1075. Near the east end, there is a large washout. It's easy…
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Trail Sa1068 is a point-to-point route running along a fence line and connecting Sa1069 and Sa1071 within the trail system. The trail is overgrown in sections, so pinstripes are likely, with possible light underbody contact.…
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Sa1065 starts at Sa1059 and runs north-south as a natural gravel trail. It offers scenic views of Mount Graham to the south, Weber Peak to the north, and a nearby mine. The trail is very…
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Zsa1259 is a section of powerline road featuring a "rollercoaster" style route with lots of bumps and whoops--take it slow, as hitting the bottoms of the hills too fast can damage your vehicle. The trail…
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Trail Sa1071 is a challenging point-to-point route that eventually ends at Sa1071A. This trail is rough, fully natural, and extremely overgrown--it appears it hasn't seen regular travel in many years. Expect full-size trees, rocks, and…
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Ss1060 is a narrow gravel out-and-back trail lined with creosote, tall cholla, and plenty of livestock. The first thing you see is BLM signs blocking what looks like the 4x4 play area; the trail starts…
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Tail Sa1067 begins off Sa1068 and immediately requires navigating down into a wash and back out over large gravel rocks. This is primarily a wash road, and you can clearly see that the route is…
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Trail Ss1025 begins off Highway 70 near San Jose, Arizona, climbing a short shelf road before transitioning into an easy gravel route across the desert toward Hakel Road. The trail isn't technical, but the shelf…
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This is a short route on a partly graded road that will take you to the CCC Camp that was occupied from 1935-36. This route on the map is very straightforward and the scenery is…
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Ss1014 is an out-and-back off Ss1004. This trail is a wide gravel road and 2WD accessible. The route rolls gently through tall desert creosote and low hills. This trail ends at a tank, a feed…
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Starting off Haekel Road, this out-and-back route runs through creosote-lined desert on a mostly gravel surface. There are a few minor ruts and washouts, small but sharp. Keep speeds reasonable and stay vigilant. The trail…
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