Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Colorado City, Arizona

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County Highway 5

This trail is class 2 sand, dirt, and gravel trail traveling south from Colorado City, AZ to Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook. A two-dollar permit is required to enter the last six miles of the trail.…
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Total Miles
54.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cottonwood Point

This beautiful trail winds through the trees, and offers wonderful views of the red rock faces of Cottonwood Point above. There are many options throughout this BLM area, ranging from fairly packed dirt to deep…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100 is a 16.3-mile (one-way) out-and-back trail across the mesa to Lost Spring Mountain at 5,700 feet. This is a 3 of 10 rated dirt and rock trail that consists of…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M4187

This scenic BLM trail in Arizona offers a fun and sandy loop with ever-changing terrain. Expect soft sections that can challenge traction, plus a few banked corners that add to the ride. Along the way,…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

BLM 2080/Sand Ridge 1055

This is a flat and scenic trail that offers great views of the mountains and other desert scenery. Springtime will allow you to see some beautiful wildflowers. This is a smooth trail that connects you…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M0000-M4186

This red dirt road is a great entry point into a much larger trail system. Starting right off the highway, it's a fun, sandy route with gentle curves and a few small dips. As you…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Yellowman/Gooseberry Mesa

Yellowman is a unique pictograph that when coupled with the nearby petroglyphs would allow you to come up with some great stories. This track goes through private land and there is a gate that should…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

The Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway

The Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is a main artery connecting Highway 59 to a local Rockville street. This street will take you to Route 9 which leads to the west entrance to Zion National Park.…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Creek Mesa

Little Creek Mesa is a hidden gem for anyone looking for fantastic views, widely varying terrain, history or something for the entire family. There are large areas of flat, slick rock that people use for…
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Total Miles
20.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Elephant Gap - Poverty Gulch Overlook

This is a sandy but somewhat easy trail with great views of the surrounding area. You will see mountains, rocky valleys, and large areas of sand-based flats. There are also interesting small areas with grass…
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Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Dinosaur Tracks Loop

This is a fun excursion that will depart from the Elephant Cove Trailhead near Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. It starts with a short climb up a slick rock face. From there you will…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Wire Mesa

The Wire Mesa trailhead is actually a mountain bike destination, but the driveable trail continues on past the parking lot. Up there it's BLM land, so there are many primitive camp spots, most with fire…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gooseberry Mesa

Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Grafton Road

This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Grafton Mesa

This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Rocky Top Little Creek Mesa

From the Little Creek Mesa Trail, this 4.5-mile track loops around to the rocky outcropping on top of the Mesa. It's great fun for dirt bikes, quads, 4x4s, and SXSs. The views of the valley…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20

Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20 is an 8.6 miles section of the Barracks Trail which goes from the vicinity of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park to Mt. Carmel Junction (Hwy 89). The Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

BLM 2086A

This trail connects you from Antelope Trail 1015 to Around Little Creek Mountain and vice versa. This is a hard-packed dirt trail that is easy to navigate. There are little to no obstacles on this…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Harris Mountain-BLM28-KC1400

Harris Mountain-BLM28-KC1400 is a 4.4-mile point-to-point trail within the Parunuweap Canyon Wilderness Study Area rated 3 out of 10 due to the potential for deep sand. Whether traveling east or west on this trail, it…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gooseberry Mesa Spur

Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road you'll find the White Trailhead.…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Antelope/Temple Trail (East)

The now called Antelope Trail is a two land road that runs from Navajo Trail on the south and Highway 59 to the North. It transits portions of the old Temple and Honeymoon Trails and…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Antelope-Honeymoon Trail Central

Antelope-Honeymoon Trail Central covers the segment of the Antelope Trail connecting the Antelope-Honeymoon Trail (North) and (East). This is a fairly well-maintained two-lane road. The three sections combined extend from the Navajo Trail on the…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

White Trail

The white trail is the only BLM-approved off-road motor vehicle trail within the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail system. The White Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 that starts at…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Windmill Arch

This short trail is a local secret with one of the most interesting arches to see. What initially appears to be a single arch is actually three separate and distinct arches in the same feature.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Poverty Gulch Slick Rock/Petroglyphs

This section of the trail continues the decent into the canyon and to the East fork of the Virgin River. The trail ends with a couple of options. You can proceed straight down to the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Powerline Road West-BLM2075

Powerline Road West-BLM2075 is a dirt road that is rated 2 out of 10. This section of the Powerline Road extends from the Hurricane Cliffs to the intersection of BLM2076 and 2079. Powerline road traverses…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Black Mesa-Red Knoll Loop

This is a fun and easy trail that will have you in awe of the majesty in the Zion, Bryce Canyon, Kanab area. There are numerous overlooks and fun areas to take walks or explore.…
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Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Poverty Gulch Decent

The trail is a portion of the Poverty Gulch trail that includes the descent on a slightly narrower, steeper, and much more windy section of the trail. For those who do not like heights, this…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Dalton Wash Road

Dalton Wash Road is a 9-mile out-and-back dirt road that passes through Dalton Wash--a mix of red rock "canyon", dry desert slopes, juniper woodlands, and arid shrubland. Note: the best time of day to visit…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Antelope/Honeymoon Trail (North)

This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that provides a shortcut between the ranches to the south to Hurricane City. It does connect to Highway 59 in the north. However, this route does not take…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

ATV Trails Near Colorado City, Arizona

County Highway 5

This trail is class 2 sand, dirt, and gravel trail traveling south from Colorado City, AZ to Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook. A two-dollar permit is required to enter the last six miles of the trail.…
Learn more about County Highway 5
Total Miles
54.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cottonwood Point

This beautiful trail winds through the trees, and offers wonderful views of the red rock faces of Cottonwood Point above. There are many options throughout this BLM area, ranging from fairly packed dirt to deep…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100 is a 16.3-mile (one-way) out-and-back trail across the mesa to Lost Spring Mountain at 5,700 feet. This is a 3 of 10 rated dirt and rock trail that consists of…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M4187

This scenic BLM trail in Arizona offers a fun and sandy loop with ever-changing terrain. Expect soft sections that can challenge traction, plus a few banked corners that add to the ride. Along the way,…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

BLM 2080/Sand Ridge 1055

This is a flat and scenic trail that offers great views of the mountains and other desert scenery. Springtime will allow you to see some beautiful wildflowers. This is a smooth trail that connects you…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M0000-M4186

This red dirt road is a great entry point into a much larger trail system. Starting right off the highway, it's a fun, sandy route with gentle curves and a few small dips. As you…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Colorado City, Arizona

County Highway 5

This trail is class 2 sand, dirt, and gravel trail traveling south from Colorado City, AZ to Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook. A two-dollar permit is required to enter the last six miles of the trail.…
Learn more about County Highway 5
Total Miles
54.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cottonwood Point

This beautiful trail winds through the trees, and offers wonderful views of the red rock faces of Cottonwood Point above. There are many options throughout this BLM area, ranging from fairly packed dirt to deep…
Learn more about Cottonwood Point
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100

Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100 is a 16.3-mile (one-way) out-and-back trail across the mesa to Lost Spring Mountain at 5,700 feet. This is a 3 of 10 rated dirt and rock trail that consists of…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M4187

This scenic BLM trail in Arizona offers a fun and sandy loop with ever-changing terrain. Expect soft sections that can challenge traction, plus a few banked corners that add to the ride. Along the way,…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

BLM 2080/Sand Ridge 1055

This is a flat and scenic trail that offers great views of the mountains and other desert scenery. Springtime will allow you to see some beautiful wildflowers. This is a smooth trail that connects you…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

BLM M0000-M4186

This red dirt road is a great entry point into a much larger trail system. Starting right off the highway, it's a fun, sandy route with gentle curves and a few small dips. As you…
Learn more about BLM M0000-M4186
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi