Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Circle City, Arizona
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Ox Wash Singletrack
This is an entertaining beginner singletrack. This track winds through the desert with some great views and unique cacti to see. There is one hill that is a bit loose with a washout that can… Learn more about Ox Wash Singletrack
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has had a series of resorts, several of which have burned. It is now privately owned and overseen by caretakers. Not open to the public.As of… Learn more about Castle Hot Springs Road
Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hassayampa River
The Hassayampa River trail is a wide sandy wash. Great for playing around in the sand, with a lot of smaller shorter trails to explore. You will need an Arizona State Trust Land recreational permit,… Learn more about Hassayampa River
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Carefree Highway R87 Exit
This trail allows riders a simple route to Highway 87 from the Wrangler's Nest Trail or the West Vistancia Loop Trail. If you have ever off-roaded in this area you know how difficult it is… Learn more about Carefree Highway R87 Exit
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Twin Buttes to Hwy 74
This is a great short and quick trail, or gateway trail, through desert terrain that gets you from the Twin Buttes to Hwy 74. This trail is north of the Vistancia area, which can lead… Learn more about Twin Buttes to Hwy 74
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Buckhorn Wash Trail
Buckhorn Wash Trail connects Castle Creek Road (Wash) to Bradshaw Mountain Trail, then to Constellation Road (Wickenburg, AZ) Which then offers two choices. Going north leads to the North end of the Box Canyon Hassayampa… Learn more about Buckhorn Wash Trail
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Buckhorn Road in the Bradshaw Mountains
Buckhorn Road connects many trails in the Bradshaw Mountains. It is a groomed dirt road with easy riding. The views are amazing as you come west down the mountain facing Wickenburg, AZ. Easliy down in… Learn more about Buckhorn Road in the Bradshaw Mountains
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Box Canyon at Hassayampa River
This trail will take you along the Hassayampa River. Often, the river is dry or shallow. There are some great shady spots provided by beautiful redrock walls. You can get off the trail on Rincon… Learn more about Box Canyon at Hassayampa River
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond
This mostly graded trail ends at Hassayampa River on one end and the other at the transition to the more difficult section of the Scenic Loop. In winter and rodeo season there will be lots… Learn more about Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
The Rincon Cutover
This trail cuts from the residential area over to the scenic loop. The base of the trail has a few cleared spots for staging and or dispersed camping with a fire ring. Be aware of… Learn more about The Rincon Cutover
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Lower Scenic Loop Road
This is the eastern section leading from town out to the network of trails in the area. It begins in a residential area then progresses to the wild all the while remaining graded washboard and… Learn more about Lower Scenic Loop Road
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Belmont Mountain
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. Learn more about Belmont Mountain
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
El Paso Pipeline Road
This is a dirt-covered service road that is regularly maintained. It's a fun, easy route for getting to different areas. Nothing technical about this trail aside from a couple of sandy washes. Note of caution,… Learn more about El Paso Pipeline Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Saguaro Way
This section of trail weaves its way through the beautiful desert and leads to a shooting area at the North end. It also connects to a handful of other trails. There are a couple of… Learn more about Saguaro Way
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Cactus Express
A quick, short little section of trail that connects Lake Pleasant road to Saguaro Way trail, which leads to a shooting area. There is nothing terribly technical about this route aside from a couple of… Learn more about Cactus Express
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 9949
This short section of trail is more narrow and therefore is only open to small utility SXS and smaller. No full-size trucks or SXS's. Nothing too technical on this trail, aside from one section with… Learn more about Trail 9949
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Senator Loop
Senator Loop is a moderate trail in Crown King. Senator offers plenty of camping and scenic views of the Prescott National Forest. If you're visiting Horsethief Lake, the direct way is staying on Senator and… Learn more about Senator Loop
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Senator Highway, Crown King Road
This is a long and windy road that takes you to Crown King. Because of its length, and the many things to see and do along the way, you'll want to allow plenty of time… Learn more about Senator Highway, Crown King Road
Total Miles
28.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Indian Fort
A stone wall fort on a small flat-top hill just off the Table Mesa North Access Road. Drive to the base of the hill and scramble up an easy climb to enter the fort. Commanding… Learn more about Indian Fort
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Maggie Mine
Very scenic trail in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains. Although not far from the highway and Black Canyon City, this route feels isolated and offers a chance to spot wildlife, beautiful desert plant life,… Learn more about Maggie Mine
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Old Alamo Road
This trail runs from Highway 93 all the way to the shores of beautiful Alamo Lake. There are plenty of dispersed camping spots on either end and if you prefer a more established campground, those… Learn more about Old Alamo Road
Total Miles
31.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Road Between Worlds
This mostly easy out-and-back trail traverses through the beautiful desert grasslands of the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest at an elevation too high for saguaros and too low for alpine forests. The… Learn more about Road Between Worlds
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Agua Caliente Road
Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge plus Sundad Ghost Town.Start this run in Gila Bend then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which… Learn more about Agua Caliente Road
Total Miles
83.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hassayampa Creek
This road is short but fun. Rutted, rocky, and very tight with only enough room for one car, and no turnaround. No camping in this area. Typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter… Learn more about Hassayampa Creek
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
74A
This short road is rocky, sandy, muddy when wet, and tight with no turnarounds. It's a fun little road to enjoy in a 4WD; low clearance is possible with the right approach. Uneven, rutted trail… Learn more about 74A
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Pipeline
This trail is rutted, sandy, and will be very muddy when wet. Camping is only allowed in designated areas, there are a few with big spots for bigger rigs. Typically unmaintained after rain or snow.… Learn more about Pipeline
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bloody Basin Road
Take a day to drive this road that will take you through Agua Fria National Monument. You'll want to take your time to explore archaeological sites and petroglyphs along the way. You can also enjoy… Learn more about Bloody Basin Road
Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Spruce Mountain Lookout
This trail leads up to a fire lookout and a couple of awesome hikes. Picnic tables and a small restroom are at the top. There is a gate; it was open when this trail was… Learn more about Spruce Mountain Lookout
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Margie's Cove Trail
Margie's Cove Trail skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, splitting the Sonoran Desert National Monument and North Maricopa Wilderness. The trail is mostly a rutted dirt track with long stretches of soft sand. You… Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mount Francis
This trail is not maintained in the winter. It gets muddy when wet and it is rutted out. The road goes past private property. The road ends at a gate; however, the trail beyond the… Learn more about Mount Francis
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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