Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clifton, Arizona

The Black Hills Back Country Byway is an unpaved road that provides access to thousands of acres of BLM land. There are many areas to camp, hike, mountain bike, or explore side tracks via 4x4.…
Learn more about Black Hills Back Country Byway

West Bonita Road is a winding, rocky trail with stretches of corrugation that climbs gradually before following the rim. Along the route, travelers will pass a few cattle stations and cross several cattle guards. Silt…
Learn more about West Bonita Road

Aqueduct Road begins just beyond an unmarked gate and quickly turns bumpy and rocky, though it remains relatively level at first. The trail crosses several washes as it climbs onto the rim, tracing the ridgeline…
Learn more about Aqueduct Road

Powerline Road begins as a gravel route marked by heavy corrugation and stretches of deteriorating pavement as it nears a residential area. After the turnoff to the neighborhood, the road surface improves noticeably, though it…
Learn more about Powerline Road

Trail guide summery Trail Ss1050 Enters off Highway 70. There's a large parking and air down area right off the highway, just past the open gate cattle guard. Next, you will come to a cattle…
Learn more about Ss1050

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…
Learn more about Safford-Morenci Trailhead West

Trail 1007 is a two-track route that winds through the landscape with rocky stretches, dips, and several off-camber sections. Near Solomon Pass, the trail features a steep ascent and descent over loose rock, which may…
Learn more about Trail 1007

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…
Learn more about Soloman Pass

Trail Ss1051 begins off Haekel Road, passing a fun dune play area near Ss1070. This is a wide, point-to-point gravel route with sandy berms lining portions of the trail. The road crosses multiple washes, so…
Learn more about Ss1051

This out-and-back trail branches off Ss1051 and quickly transitions into a narrower, rockier desert track heading toward the hills. The route winds through dense desert creosote and becomes increasingly tight in areas. Expect pinstripes along…
Learn more about Ss1051b

Trail Ss1037 begins at a convenient parking and air-down area just off Highway 70. Multiple dispersed campsites line the initial dirt and gravel access road, making this a great staging point for the surrounding trail…
Learn more about Ss1037

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…
Learn more about Sanchez CCC Ghost Camp

Trail Ss1037a is an out-and-back route that branches west off trail Ss1037. The road begins as a gravel track and gradually becomes more overgrown as you continue, with desert vegetation encroaching in several areas of…
Learn more about Ss1037a

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…
Learn more about Ss1025

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…
Learn more about Ss1034

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…
Learn more about Ss1021a

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…
Learn more about Ss1022

Trail Ss1066 is shown to begin off Haekel Road, but the original entrance appears to be gone. Instead, access via Ss1076a, which is a well-traveled route that becomes Ss1066. There is a section at the…
Learn more about Ss1066

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…
Learn more about Sa1073

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…
Learn more about Sa1072

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…
Learn more about Sa1074

Ss1071a begins after the tank off Haekel Road, starting at the second overlook camping area. The route is mostly gravel and winds through dense cholla, overgrown creosote, ground cactus, and scattered yuccas. Camping is available…
Learn more about Ss1071a

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…
Learn more about Sa1075

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…
Learn more about Sa1071

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…
Learn more about Ss1009

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.…
Learn more about Ss1004

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…
Learn more about Sa1069

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…
Learn more about Ss1006

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…
Learn more about Sa1004

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…
Learn more about Ss1013