Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Duncan, Arizona

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…
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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…
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This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area…
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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.…
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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…
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Trail Ss1103d is a narrow, natural two-track that cuts across open desert toward the base of the mountains. The first mile travels through State Trust Land; a valid permit is required. The route is rocky…
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Visitors entering the Hot Well Dunes must first stop at the registration area to review park rules regarding OHV use and general conduct. The trail begins as a broad, smooth track with a posted speed…
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Trail Ss1104 begins off Ss1106 and runs point-to-point, eventually reconnecting near Hot Springs Road. This route crosses sections of sand dunes and multiple washes, offering expansive views of Javelina Peak and the dramatic, wind-eroded dune…
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This is the perimeter fence of the Hot Wells Sand Dune area. It has some fun trails and is sandy, somewhat hilly, and sometimes a little rocky. The trails inside this area are mostly sandy…
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The trail begins with a relatively steep climb from the paved road, after which it levels out and remains fairly smooth for a short distance before becoming increasingly rocky and narrow. Pinstriping is unavoidable in…
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Although power lines run alongside the trail, it is not a maintained road but rather a rocky track that follows a ridgeline before descending into a wash. The route is rocky, dusty, and lined with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This narrow trail becomes rough almost immediately after leaving the paved road, with dips and off-camber sections that demand careful driving. Numerous spurs and offshoots branch from the main path, but some may cross onto…
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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…
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The trail begins with a moderate level of difficulty for a capable 4x4, featuring washouts, off-camber sections, deep erosion, and a generally rocky surface. As the route progresses, it levels out and transitions to sandy…
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County Line Road is a point-to-point route running between Ss1050 to the east and SS1178. The main section is a wide gravel road that is easy for any vehicle, though it may become muddy in…
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Trail Ss1134 starts at a gate off County Line Road. It is now an out-and-back trail. Keep the gate closed. The trail is gravel and sand, and lined with desert creosote. Driving north, you have…
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This is a great little side trip from Hot Wells to Bowie. There are some technical spots, but it's mostly a pretty easy drive in the SxS and can be done in 4x4 vehicles with…
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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…
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Trail Ss1134d is an emergency evacuation route for the mining operation now in place at the end of this trail. Traveling to the north, it is a wide track road that offers a beautiful view…
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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…
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This is a true road to nowhere. As you follow this road out of Bowie to get back to Hot Well Area, the trail almost disappears at times, opening up again with a good track.…
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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…
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This is an out-and-back sandy wash route starting off Haekel Road. The wash is wide and generally easy to follow, but high clearance 4WD is recommended, especially in soft sand conditions. There are no major…
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This is a well-maintained but heavily corrugated and dusty road, as it serves as one of the main thoroughfares in the northern part of the Hot Well Dunes area. Numerous dispersed campsites can be found…
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Shortly after beginning the trail, you'll encounter a gate associated with active cattle ranching; be sure to close it securely behind you. The route is primarily sandy and dusty, with gentle undulations that make for…
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SS1181 is a wide, well-maintained gravel road that provides access to the Hot Well Dunes from the south. The route serves dual purposes, accommodating both weekend tourist traffic and agricultural vehicles, which contributes to its…
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This trail connects the Railway Trail to the paved Haekel Road, which serves as the access road to the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area. The initial portion of the trail is smooth and maintained, but…
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