Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

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 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

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

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 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

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 lived wild in the area for almost 300 years. The horses are wild and should not be approached. Th...
Learn more about FS 46 Wild Horse Haven

FS 141 may be short, but it packs one of the most technical sections in the Pinedale area. This rocky spur climbs through the ponderosa pines with deep erosion ruts, exposed bedrock, and loose rock that require careful tire placement and a slow, controlled approach. While experienced drivers will en...
Learn more about FS 141

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. This historic forest fire lookout was built in 1923 and listed on the Nation...
Learn more about FS 161 West Fork

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 which burned 410,000 acres. It was the largest fire in Arizona until it was surpassed in 2011. The f...
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 through very rocky, steep terrain. It is primarily small rocks traction can be difficult and erosion ca...
Learn more about Young Pondo Pine Path

Forest Road 219, commonly known as Water Canyon, is a scenic backcountry route through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Pinedale, Arizona. This peaceful drive winds through towering ponderosa pines, mixed conifer forest, and open mountain meadows, offering a classic White Mountains experie...
Learn more about Water Canyon - FS 219

This shortcut trail connects the northern and southern routes of Cactus Flats at the western end. It avoids the western trailhead, which can get busy on weekends. It is an easy trail with a few ruts. As a shortcut, it will take 4.5 miles off the trip. Most of the area is open with beautiful wildflow...
Learn more about Hunt Tank Shortcut

This easy trail showcases the beautiful, open views of the desert southwest. The green trees are contrasted with the black, tangled roots of dead trees, serving as sentinel to their past. Watch the large rocks carefully in this area for the brilliant green Eastern Collared Lizard sunning itself. The...
Learn more about Lazy Lizard - FR 9600S

This peaceful, scenic, open route connects the Lazy Lizard FR 9600S to Cactus Flats. There is one very rutted section midway through the route that increases the difficulty. There are numerous overland camping spots on the western side of the trail. Antelope are frequently racing across the open ter...
Learn more about Red Dirt Road

This peaceful route is from the south end of Turkey Hill Road in Pinedale to Pinedale Ridge (FS 132). It travels through the pine forest and a few open areas where wild horses can be seen. With moisture, the trail becomes slick and can add some mud holes and ruts to navigate. It is a short but rewar...
Learn more about Hub Point - FS 919

Connecting the historic mountain community of Pinedale with the Mogollon Rim, FS 130 climbs steadily through one of Arizona’s largest ponderosa pine forests. The route transitions from quiet forest roads to dramatic overlooks where the land drops thousands of feet into Arizona’s rugged Rim Country. ...
Learn more about Pinedale Rim - FS 130

Alder Canyon is a fast, lightly-trafficked four-mile trail in Arizona's Mogollon Rim region that is ideal for side-by-sides, ATVs, and dirt bikes looking for a quick and scenic forest ride. The trail is wide enough to accommodate all vehicle types, making it a versatile option for off-roaders seekin...
Learn more about Alder Canyon

Forest Service Road 130 is an enjoyable, easy-to-moderate drive through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest that leads to the historic Juniper Ridge Fire Lookout. The route begins as FS 143 near Pinedale and winds through beautiful stands of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer forest, and open meadows b...
Learn more about Juniper Ridge - FS 130

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, 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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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