Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Central, Arizona

The trail begins at the cemetery on a gravel road lined with desert creosote, offering northern views of the Mine and Slaughter Mountain. After a red gate--which should remain closed--the trail becomes more natural with…
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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 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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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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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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SA1007 is the main access trail into this trail system. This point-to-point route begins off Black Point Road, which starts from Main Street in Pima, Arizona. The entrance is easy to miss--a narrow passage between…
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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 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 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 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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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 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 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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Sa1026 is an out-and-back or connects to Sa1024, runs parallel to Sa1024, and connects to it near a water tank at the end of the trail. Wide desert track with heavy cow traffic. The surface…
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Trail Sa1072 is a point-to-point connector trail with a rocky gravel surface. Expect overgrown vegetation causing pinstripes along the sides and occasional belly scrapes. The route follows along a private property fence line for much…
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Sa1001 is a connector trail linking Fh1099 and Sa1004 at the top and bottom. This rocky route is wide enough for a full-size 4x4 but is not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. The trail may become…
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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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Sa1023 is an out-and-back trail that also serves as a connector to other trails in the area. The route follows a wide, rocky, and rutted track and is suitable for high-clearance vehicles. The trail offers…
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Sa1004 is a point-to-point trail running from Fh1095 to private property, connecting several other trails in the area. The trail is wide and easily driven, suitable for all vehicles with high clearance. From Fh1095, the…
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Sa1003 Trail is a point-to-point connector trail that links to unmapped wash trails. The route is mostly on BLM land, but does pass through a small section of State Trust land; a permit is required…
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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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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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Soloman Pass can be accessed via Airport Road when approaching from Safford, though it's also reachable from West Bonita Road. The route from Safford is paved at first but transitions to gravel as it begins…
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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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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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The Safford-Morenci Trailhead West begins as a rocky, narrow path that soon drops into a broad wash. While the trail itself is relatively well-maintained and level, the wash is filled with small rocks that make…
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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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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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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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