Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Forest Lakes, Arizona

Like Rim Road West, Rim Road East offers tremendous views from atop the Mogollon Rim. Where RRW is passable by all vehicles, Rim Road East is slightly more technical due to erosion and will require…
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Epic vistas and endless possibilities! This trail offers little to no technical challenge but makes up for this with some of the most amazing views in the state. This is a great route for beginners…
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This is a fast, fun trail that doesn't get much use. It is wide enough for all vehicles, but ideal for SXSs, ATVs and dirtbikes. There are some tight spots and fallen trees, but nothing…
Learn more about Alder Canyon

Very scenic drive with a great view and access to the nice creek to cool off in on hot days. This trail is very mild and friendly to all high clearance vehicles up to the…
Learn more about FDR 848

This trail runs between FS 51 and 487 (Turkey Canyon Road - Travis Walton FIre in the Sky area). It provides a mix of well-packed dirt, loose rock, and sand as it passes through ponderosa…
Learn more about Old Verde Road

***Area can have many spots that vary on needing to be street legal or not to ride on. Verify with USFS if not street legal on new changes*** This route can be dusty with heavy…
Learn more about Dye Loop

This is a quick, fun and easy trail. You'll get a good variety of views with wooded trails, open power line roads, and a large rocky area next to the trail. There is a loop…
Learn more about Waters Draw

A very enjoyable backcountry Jeep trail from SR 288 (Young Road) just north of Roosevelt Lake back to SR 288 north of Young. This trip stays east of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and skirts the…
Learn more about Lone Pine Divide

*** Legal requirements vary in this area. Frequent changes - verify with USFS on current restrictions** This route is a very strict public right of way for a section of it. Please respect the private…
Learn more about Wallace Road

This long, dusty trail cuts through the ponderosa pines and junipers common in the shadow of the Mogollon Rim. The main road is well graded and free of obstacles. There are several offshoots if you…
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

This rugged trail winds through open high desert and dense pockets of juniper, offering a dynamic mix of terrain. Expect rocky patches, loose climbs, and occasional narrow sections requiring steady navigation. Sweeping views of rolling…
Learn more about PV Wilson

This is an easy trail winding through forest meadows and across small washes. Despite its name, this trail has lots of wild horses to see. This trail can be traveled in 2WD with medium clearance,…
Learn more about Dead Horse Draw

Very quiet backroad into some flat open land. This area is travel very little so make sure your vehicle is in good condition and cell service is off and on. This trail includes some very…
Learn more about 9423H Trail

This trail is a scenic route in the Tonto Forest off State Route 288, approximately nine miles south of Young, Arizona, with expansive views of pine forest and Jerky Butte forming a prominent backdrop. This…
Learn more about Buzzard Roost - FS 486

Coming from the north, the trail starts on the dirt and sometimes paved Globe-Young Highway 288. You turn onto a well-marked side road, NF-203. Descending switchbacks, the main challenges are bowling ball-sized rocks that can…
Learn more about Cherry Creek Road

This trail follows FS 107 Willow Wash from Arizona Highway 260 to the Mogollon Rim Road. It is well-traveled but has a few rutted spots and some sandy areas. Watch for the wild horses along…
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This beautiful, easy route connects FS 139 Cottonwood Wash with the East Mogollon Rim Road. The decommissioned Deer Springs Fire Lookout rises stoically above the far western side of this route overlooking the Mogollon Rim.…
Learn more about FS 161 West Fork

This is a scenic trail that offers access to other trails in the Tonto National Forest, or can take you from Route 288 over to the Tonto Basin north of Lake Roosevelt. There are some…
Learn more about Bear Head Springs Segment - FS 609

This trail has a variety of terrain. It starts on both the east and west as a nice graded road. From the west, everything changes past the Doppler radar tower. From there to the lookout…
Learn more about Moqui Lookout

This is the main route to access the Blue Ridge Reservoir. The main road from Highway 87 is smooth, wide, and well-graded. There are lots of campsites for dispersed camping along both sides. Many spots…
Learn more about CC Craigin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir

This short cutover leads from the main lookout tower road along the ridge. It's bumpy but not as rough as the lookout trail. It passes by a few private properties, so please be respectful of…
Learn more about FR138 Along the Ridge

This is a great trail! You can take your time to enjoy the scenery or drive quickly to reach your destination. The road is mostly gravel and dirt, with some deep ruts and mud towards…
Learn more about Battleground Ridge

This level, the easy short route follows FS 46 Stinson Road west from FS 139. It is through prime wild horse habitat. Driving slowly will increase your chances of viewing the majestic animals that have…
Learn more about FS 46 Wild Horse Haven

This trail is relatively easy in a stock truck. It is a steep incline of 2.5 miles. Closer to the top, the trail has a couple of tight technical turns. Once you reach the top…
Learn more about Tow Strap

This moderate trail features dirt and rocky terrain with step-like inclines, descents, and tight switchbacks that may challenge longer vehicles. As you ascend, the landscape transitions into lusher greenery, offering a striking contrast to the…
Learn more about Dupont Cabin

This trail starts at Arizona Highway 260. There is a parking area and staging spot at the turnoff. This trail meanders toward the Mogollon Rim. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002…
Learn more about FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

This route is heavily treed and lined with beautiful, young Ponderosa Pines. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chemiski Fire in 2002 and the new trees are all about 20 years old. The route travels…
Learn more about Young Pondo Pine Path

This easy, wide dirt trail picks up off Highway 87 and meets up with the Clear Creek Pines Loop. From there, it is just a couple miles to Highway Three, also known as Lake Mary…
Learn more about Lost Eden

This nice dirt trail picks up off Highway 87 and cuts over to the trail. A gate off the highway has a wire fixture to open and close. The trail has some excellent camping areas…
Learn more about Hay Meadow

You can access this trail from the middle of a turn on Highway 87. Blink, and you might miss it. The trail has a cattle gate at the beginning, so there are no gates to…
Learn more about FR 211G-Camping