Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cordes Lakes, Arizona

3M Ranch Road is a wide, curvy trail with no obstacles, making for an easy and enjoyable drive. It provides access to other trails and has several campsites along the way for convenient stops. The…
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J-Train begins as a narrow trail with off-camber erosion before gradually widening into a more established ranch road. The shifting terrain requires careful driving early on, but the route eases up as it connects to…
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Backway to Bloody Basin is a wide and easily navigable trail with no obstacles, making for a smooth and scenic ride. It's important to note that this route stems from a neighborhood, so traffic rules…
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BC1099 is a pretty straightforward trail with no major obstacles on it. There are some narrow and eroded, off camber sections, as well as dips and curves, but nothing that is too out of the…
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Rock Pasture traverses a rugged landscape of rocky pastureland with multiple camping opportunities along the route. A powerline follows portions of the trail, while a steep wash crossing with challenging entrances and exits adds to…
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Jolly's Jostle is a rugged one-lane trail featuring sections of shelf road, heavy erosion, and off-camber terrain. The route is consistently bumpy, with multiple wash crossings that have steep entrances and exits. Several intersecting trails…
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This narrow, one-lane dirt trail winds through rolling hills, featuring multiple wash crossings and sections of erosion. The terrain varies, with some uneven spots requiring careful navigation, but overall, the route offers a scenic and…
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Arcosanti is a wide and easily accessible trail with no obstacles, making it a great option for a smooth ride. Scattered campsites along the route provide convenient spots to stop and enjoy the surroundings. With…
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This maintained gravel road connects I-17 to the north entrance to the Crown King Road. This short 3.3-mile road has lots of boondocking sites and a big area for OHV loading and unloading. There are…
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Bloody Basin Road is a forest road that goes through the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest in Arizona. This road takes you by archaeological sites and petroglyphs as you wind up and…
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Backway to 69 is a narrow, one-lane trail that winds through multiple wash crossings and typical rugged desert terrain. Erosion and ruts are present throughout, but there are no major obstacles, making it a manageable…
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BC1098 is a rugged, one-lane trail that weaves through hills with increasing difficulty as you head south. Erosion and loose rock create challenging sections, with scree-covered slopes adding to the technical nature of the route.…
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This narrow, one-lane trail offers sporadic turnarounds along the route, making passing and/or turning around a breeze. This trail is pretty straightforward, with no major obstacles along this route. There are places to camp along…
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The Ridge to Wash Trail is a narrow, one-lane connector route that descends from rolling hills into a tight, overgrown wash. Expect potential paint damage from encroaching brush, especially in the wash section where vegetation…
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Ranch Road features a steep wash crossing that serves as the primary obstacle along the route. The trail narrows in sections, requiring careful navigation, but a campsite along the way offers a convenient stopping point.…
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Trail 23C is a rugged one-lane route that follows a wash that has large boulders and rock sections. Climbing in and out of this wash, this trail features multiple crossings and steep short hills with…
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The Misled Wash Trail is a mellow trail with varying terrain. This trail drops into a sandy wash, but only for a short time. It pops back out into a tight turned section between the…
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The 9021 offers a challenging yet scenic drive, with many off-camber sections and erosion-prone areas that require careful attention. This one-lane trail winds in and out of varying terrain, with steep climbs and descents adding…
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The Way Out is a scenic ridgeline connector trail with curvy gravel terrain and an easygoing drive. With no obstacles along the route, it provides a smooth transition between trails. Cell service is available in…
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31N offers a bypass around the main hill, making it a smoother alternative while still maintaining some challenges. The trail is a one-lane route with rolling hills and occasional off-camber sections, though no major obstacles.…
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This route takes you from the small town of Mayer to an intersection with the main Crown King Road. This route stretches over 10.5 miles and has nice panoramic views most of the way. You…
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The Possibles Pasture Trail is a mellow trail that is just bumpy. A new trail, it was mapped before the masses got a chance to smooth out the terrain. There's plenty of room to camp…
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This trail is a well-maintained road that goes through the rolling hills of north-central Arizona. Most of this trail is on Arizona State Land which requires a permit for recreation like camping. The trail crosses…
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The beginning of this trail starts as a maintained dirt road that turns to the northwest. After this maintained dirt road, it starts to get rougher and begins to gain elevation. There are a few…
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Windmill Way rolls through the foothills South and Southeast of Copper Mountain. This trail will take you from higher-elevation junipers to a lower-elevation desert landscape. The Western section of this trail has a dirt surface…
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Weird Power starts as a straightforward trail with no obstacles but gradually fades into a grassy path through open pasture. The transition can make navigation tricky, especially in overgrown sections. There are no major obstacles…
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Badger Springs Trailhead begins as a one-lane route just off the highway, offering plenty of space for parking and staging. The initial section is manageable, but off-camber ruts and erosion quickly become more pronounced. As…
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This dynamic trail delivers a mix of terrain, from open areas with campsites to rugged washes and steep sections. Frequent wash crossings and natural speed bumps keep the ride engaging, while erosion adds roughness to…
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BC1129 offers a rugged yet approachable route with campsites scattered along the way, of varying sizes. The terrain consists of rocky stretches, erosion-prone areas, and rutted sections, adding some texture to the drive without presenting…
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This trail begins as a wide desert road before quickly transitioning into a more rugged experience. Frequent wash crossings feature off-camber sections with steep entrances and exits, requiring careful approach angles. The surrounding terrain is…
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