Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fountain Hills, Arizona

This trail is just off Ellsworth Road and takes you right to Bulldog Canyon trail. Most of it is a sandy wash that weaves around the Arizona desert. Expect some canyon walls, with one rocky…
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Trail 160C is an out and back trail that heads due West from the intersection of 160B and 1089. This trail dead ends at a locked gate that is the habitat for Desert Nesting Bald…
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398 is a longer powerline trail in the Tonto National Forest near Camp Creek, Arizona. It's a main route from the west entrance to this OHV area off of North 14th Street and runs east,…
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You can take this short single track from the staging area off of North 14th Street to access the Powerline Trail, which will take you to the many other off-roading trails in this zone of…
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1109 is a short and wide dirt Jeep road in a wide-open desert full of massive saguaro cacti. It has uneven ground, ruts, bumps, and rutted corners;it crosses sandy washes and goes past a massive…
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This is a short ATV trail in the Tonto National Forest that accesses hundreds of miles of trails near Camp Creek, Arizona. Although accessible by ATV, it's more like a single track and is mostly…
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This is a 3.4-mile-long loop off of the powerline trail in the Tonto National Forest that is a mix of washes and fast dirt trail through the desert. It is mostly pretty easy except for…
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The Narrows is a short ATV trail through the Tonto National Forest near Camp Creek that is a unique little oasis in the desert. It goes through a canyon with tall dirt walls and embedded…
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2123 is a fun and scenic trail in the Tonto National Forest near Camp Creek, Arizona. It's a wide rim trail that runs east to west above a little canyon. This area is pretty popular…
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This is a fun and quick trail with great views, perfect for a relaxing trail ride. The northern half of this trail brings you up onto a fin with spectacular views of both the Sycamore…
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This is a short and easy Jeep trail in the Tonto National Forest near Camp Creek, Arizona. It's wide, hardpack dirt for most of it, with ruts running straight through the trail, and is mostly…
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This is the new entrance trail to the Tonto National Forest Desert Vista OHV Area as of October 2024. The entrance used to be farther north, but after the closure due to fires, the USFS…
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Camp Creek Road is in the Tonto National Forest and requires a pass, which can be purchased at the ranger station. The road is a mixed surface road combination of sand, rocks, and gravel, most…
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From the first parking lot on Four Peaks Rd heading south, Rolls leads you through whoops and sandy washes to a rocky road. You'll end up at the parking lot for Butcher Jones. Please note…
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This route begins and ends off of FDR 13 looping South through a large chunk of the Rolls OHV area accommodating access to several other trails. Use this as a connector, or enjoy it as…
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This is a short 2.6-mile point-to-point trail in the Rolls OHV trail network. It connects MT-13 on the north end to FDR-1863 on the south end. This is a narrow twisting sand wash with high…
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FDR 1811 is one of many sandy wash roads available in the Rolls OHV off-road area, comprised primarily of sand and flowing turns. The route is an alternative connection between FDR 1813 and FDR 13.…
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This is a short 2.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Rolls OHV trail network. It connects Cline Cabin Road (4 Peaks Road) on the north end to MT-13 on the south end. The road surface is…
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P5008 connects trail 160 to Singletrack P5007 passing by trail P5010 along the way. As such, this trail can be used as a connector between Singletrack P5010 and Singletrack P5007. The South end of this…
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This is a very scenic loop between Bartlett Lake Road and Horseshoe Dam Road. The trail takes you through deep sand washes, rolling dirt trails, and passes a few rock formations. This trail is part…
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This is a very nice loop between Horseshoe Dam Road and Bartlett Lake Road that takes you through varied terrain and some very interesting rock formations. This trail is part of the St. Clair OHV…
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Four Peaks is an excellent off-road trail for beginners. The trail is well-maintained and can become a bit dusty at times. Located in the Tonto National Forest, Four Peaks reaches a maximum elevation of approximately…
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P5004A is a quick connector trail that heads South from 3456 and meets up with P5004B to the East and P5007 to the West - this intersection is a hard T and happens in a…
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This is a very easy trail that takes you from the Tonto National Forest Border in Cave Creek to the Cave Creek Trailhead in the Seven Springs Recreation Area. This is one of the most…
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Cottonwood Road is a rough and rocky double-track into the Four Peaks Wilderness. The route is continuous loose rock until the Soldier Camp Trailhead, where it gives way to some easier dirt road driving. There…
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A relatively flat, bumpy trail leads to the First Water Trailhead and access to the beautiful Superstition Wilderness. Four-wheel drive is not required, however, several washes exist on the trail that are prone to drastic…
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This out-and-back trail begins right off Seven Spring Road, and immediately there is a sandy river wash to cross. Be aware that it could be hazardous in flash flooding conditions. Shortly after, there is a…
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Dirt trail winds through the beautiful desert landscape, offering dramatic views of canyons, desert flora, and the rugged mountains surrounding you. The trail includes sections of uneven, rocky terrain with occasional washes, and in some…
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This easy dirt road section is the start/end of a 60-mile trail. It leads to the top of the mesa with beautiful desert views and scattered primitive camping. Connects to the (OnX) New River trail.…
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This out-and-back offshoot leads to a fun area with a handful of both easy and advanced trails. This particular trail is not very technical itself, although water erosion on or next to the trail is…
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