Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Desert Hills, Arizona
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Washboard Wash
Washboard Wash is part of the Havasu to Kingman connector trail and is best accessed from the south trailhead off State Highway 95 North of Lake Havasu City. You will need to air down if… Learn more about Washboard Wash
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Hightower Trail
This is a fun trail that follows the high line poles out into the desert. If coming from Lake Havasu on the Whipple Mountain Loop Trail, you can stay straight and follow this trail down.… Learn more about Hightower Trail
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mohave Wash
This trail leaves straight off of Highway 95 and takes you through three distinct washes. Its a very popular area for ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes, and with it being close to town, it can… Learn more about Mohave Wash
Total Miles
27.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Osborne Wash
This 3.7-mile track, which goes through the Osborne Wash for part of the trail, provides a cut-across trail to get back into Parker or get out to the Swansea Townsite Trail, without having to go… Learn more about Osborne Wash
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cienega Springs to Shea
This 9-mile (each way) trail connects Cienega Springs Road and the Back Way to Desert Bar Trail with Shea Road and the Swansea Townsite Trail. You skirt along the edge of the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness… Learn more about Cienega Springs to Shea
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Swansea Townsite
Take this desert drive off the beaten path to visit Swansea Townsite, an historic town with some really unique ruins. ATVs and UTVs will love all of the side roads available along this route. Learn more about Swansea Townsite
Total Miles
37.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Gibraltar Mountain Wanderings
This 4-mile RT trail uses Trail Hs360 to get a little further into the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness. This wilderness area is BLM land, and the wildlife possibilities include bighorn sheep, wild donkeys, burros, wild horses,… Learn more about Gibraltar Mountain Wanderings
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Painted Mountains
This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, AZ, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)… Learn more about Painted Mountains
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Signal Ghost Town Trail
This 18.7-mile point-to-point trail runs along Signal Road with a stop at the Old Signal Ghost Town and mine. This is a maintained county road and is passable by stock vehicles. This trail passes through… Learn more about Signal Ghost Town Trail
Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Stonehouse Trail
The Stonehouse Trail is a single wide dirt road that winds through desert hills in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and passes by an old stone house ruin which gives the trail its name.… Learn more about Stonehouse Trail
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nevada Telephone Cove Road
The Nevada Telephone Cove Road is inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary and starts just off State Route 163 a few miles outside of Laughlin, NV. This is a well trafficked and reasonably… Learn more about Nevada Telephone Cove Road
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Christmas Tree Pass
Christmas Tree Pass is a fun, dirt road adventure in the hills above the Colorado River on the Arizona/Nevada border. It is named for a tree on the trail that is decorated with christmas ornaments.… Learn more about Christmas Tree Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Antelope Wash Road
This 4.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Hualapai Mountain Scenic Trail to Hualapai Mountain Trail or Moss Wash Trail. This trail parallels Antelope Wash as you climb 1300 ft up the Hualapai Mountains. Enjoy the expansive views… Learn more about Antelope Wash Road
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area… Learn more about Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hualapai Mountain Scenic Bypass
This is a great side trip to take if you are traveling through and need a break from the interstate. There is stunning scenery and lots of camping, not to mention the plethora of side… Learn more about Hualapai Mountain Scenic Bypass
Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Portland Mine Traverse
This 21.7 point-to-point trail begins off the Lake Mead View Trail (which actually overlooks Lake Mohave) and ends near Katherine's Landing. The trail takes you through the Black Mountain range and passes by the Portland… Learn more about Portland Mine Traverse
Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Plomosa Mountains
This is a really fun and easy adventure. There are sand dunes, washes and a single rocky section that gives just a bit of a challenge. Its a great area for ATVs and UTVs with… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Mojave Road Temporary Re-Route
The Mojave Road experienced a large washout on Piute Pass, roughly 12 feet deep and 30 feet wide. The trail is currently closed along this portion of the track, and this is the recommended alternate… Learn more about The Mojave Road Temporary Re-Route
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Kaaba Mine Trail
This 19.4-mile loop goes through the Kaaba Wash and passes the abandoned Kaaba Mine. The first 7 miles of this trail are part of the old Highway 93, where you will see some remnants of… Learn more about Kaaba Mine Trail
Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mead Davis Power Road
Mead Davis Power Road is a rocky, dusty, sandy, rutted, washed-out road. Some sections require a short wheelbase high clearance vehicle, otherwise, its an easy road 4x4 is highly recommended. There is a chance for… Learn more about Mead Davis Power Road
Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Woman Mountains Wilderness Pipeline Road
This nearly 19-mile scenic route skirts the base of the Old Woman Mountains Wilderness' northwest boundary and provides incredible views of the Fenner Valley below. As you traverse the base of the mountain range on… Learn more about Old Woman Mountains Wilderness Pipeline Road
Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite… Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy… Learn more about Trail 0079
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're… Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Aquarius Traverse
This 48.9-mile trail travels through the Aquarius Mountain Range, and across Goodwin Mesa. Many sweeping vista views of the surrounding mountains are found along this route. Starting at the northern point, at approx. 24 miles… Learn more about Aquarius Traverse
Total Miles
46.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sunkist
This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but… Learn more about Sunkist
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mead Davis Powerline Road
The first half of the trail is hard pack dirt with rutted areas and uneven grades, single-car wide. The second half of the trail is washes with two-car wide areas most of the way and… Learn more about Mead Davis Powerline Road
Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sunkist Spur 1
Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be… Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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