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 higher ground clearance if traveling in a 2WD vehicle. This is an extremely serene route, and although...
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Turkey Canyon Road (FS 487) is a moderate off-road route for high-clearance 4x4s looking to explore the forested backroads south of Overgaard, Arizona. With its mix of natural dirt, rocky sections, and potential rimside views, this trail offers a solid mix of scenic driving and technical terrain com...
Learn more about Turkey 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 first water crossing, although it would be more difficult when wet. After the water crossing, there are some narrow spots with le...
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 pines and juniper. Wild horses are found near the east end of the trail, but as it changes from sand to rock, yo...
Learn more about Old Verde Road

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 too technical.
Learn more about Alder Canyon

***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 traffic and changes with the summer monsoon storms and winter snowpack. Keep in mind that this route does get frequent heav...
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 that has moderate grade hill at one end of the trail.
Learn more about Waters Draw

This wide, graded dirt road leads out to Promontory Butte and offers a very easy, scenic drive through a Ponderosa Pine forest. There are plenty of dispersed camp spots along the way, with only a few washouts creating mild dips in the road. The surface is mostly dirt with a few sandy sections. As yo...
Learn more about Promontory Butte - FS 410

*** 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 property. The road is very easy dirt trail that winds thru the trees. You will see frequent wildlife...
Learn more about Wallace Road

This wide, graded, and well-maintained dirt road runs from Heber down toward Rim Road, ending at Turkey Canyon. The route winds through open meadows and into a large canyon surrounded by impressive rock walls, making for a very scenic and relaxed drive. There are numerous camping options along the w...
Learn more about Black Canyon - FS 86

This wide dirt road appears to have been maintained at one point, but is now fairly rutted with frequent washouts and rolling dips that make for an uneven drive. There are plenty of spur roads and dispersed camping options along the way, offering lots of places to explore or set up camp. The trail p...
Learn more about Knoll Ridge - FS 295

This rocky and sandy two-track runs parallel to the rim, winding its way through a forest of large ponderosa pines. The trail features a few small rock ledges and becomes overgrown in sections, giving it a lightly traveled feel. As you continue, the road gradually narrows and becomes less defined be...
Learn more about FS 9708J

This open dirt road starts fairly level and easy, with a few camp spots along the way. As you continue, you’ll encounter some exposed rock and small ledges, but nothing overly difficult. The trail winds through the forest with beautiful views, passing a small pond before gradually descending toward ...
Learn more about FS 9708H

This trail starts as a wide but rocky two-track that weaves its way back into a forest of Ponderosa Pines. The route gradually loses elevation as you head toward the rim, with a mix of rocky and occasional sandy sections along the way. The road eventually dead-ends just short of the rim, but still o...
Learn more about FS 9708G

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, however, during and after rain or snow, it can become very muddy. Please do not attempt to use the south...
Learn more about Dead Horse Draw

This maintained, graded dirt road leads back to the beautiful Knoll Lake and Knoll Lake Campground. The drive is mostly smooth and easy, though there are a few slightly rutted and bumpy sections along with occasional exposed rocks. Dispersed camp spots can be found along the route, making it a conve...
Learn more about Knoll Lake - FS 295E

This dirt road features several dispersed camp spots along the route and leads out to a beautiful campsite with great views over the rim at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple large puddle sections that can become very challenging after rain or snow, though there are usually a few driv...
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

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 hills provide visual reward, while the trail's rough texture and...
Learn more about PV Wilson

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 are looking for a minor challenge. As this trail lowers in elevation, you'll come to Diamond Point Loo...
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

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 this trail. They are the Mogollon Rim wild horses that supposedly descended from the horses brought by the Spa...
Learn more about FS 107 Willow Wash

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 higher ground clearance if traveling in a 2WD vehicle. This is an extremely serene route, and although...
Learn more about Rim Road East

Turkey Canyon Road (FS 487) is a moderate off-road route for high-clearance 4x4s looking to explore the forested backroads south of Overgaard, Arizona. With its mix of natural dirt, rocky sections, and potential rimside views, this trail offers a solid mix of scenic driving and technical terrain com...
Learn more about Turkey 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 first water crossing, although it would be more difficult when wet. After the water crossing, there are some narrow spots with le...
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 pines and juniper. Wild horses are found near the east end of the trail, but as it changes from sand to rock, yo...
Learn more about Old Verde Road

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 higher ground clearance if traveling in a 2WD vehicle. This is an extremely serene route, and although...
Learn more about Rim Road East

Turkey Canyon Road (FS 487) is a moderate off-road route for high-clearance 4x4s looking to explore the forested backroads south of Overgaard, Arizona. With its mix of natural dirt, rocky sections, and potential rimside views, this trail offers a solid mix of scenic driving and technical terrain com...
Learn more about Turkey 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 first water crossing, although it would be more difficult when wet. After the water crossing, there are some narrow spots with le...
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 pines and juniper. Wild horses are found near the east end of the trail, but as it changes from sand to rock, yo...
Learn more about Old Verde Road