Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Jakes Corner, Arizona

Mount Ord is almost 7,000 feet in elevation, so it is a nice place to be in hot weather, but not so good after a cold winter storm. This trip is an enjoyable way to…
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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…
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Greenback Road is an easy dirt route winding through high desert terrain with sweeping views of surrounding hills and plateaus. The surface is well-maintained and mostly flat, making it accessible for most 4WD and high-clearance…
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This dusty, windy two track serves as a great off-road bypass into the Town of Payson. Low lying shrubs and cactus give way to pines as you gain in elevation and traverse the many creeks…
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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…
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A-Cross Road is an easy 25-mile drive through the beautiful countryside north of Roosevelt Lake. There are wide open views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains for the entire length. One area of…
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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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This is a scenic route suitable for any stock 4x4. There are no obstacles to tackle on this one, there are a few creek crossings that could be deeper depending on the time of year.…
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This route offers a varied off-road experience through lightly forested terrain with sections of loose rock, ruts, and gentle inclines. The path winds through pines and oaks, creating a shaded canopy in areas and opening…
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This short spur off the beautiful Four Peaks trail is very easy and graded with areas to pass. It leads to multiple hiking trail heads including Pigeon Trail, Lone Pine Saddle, and Brown's Peak. Pigeon…
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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 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…
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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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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…
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The route is mostly a dirt road with cell service in some spots. There are lots of short trails shooting off and good places to camp. This is not a problematic trail unless the weather…
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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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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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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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This trail starts about 3 miles in from where Rim Rd 300 begins off of HWY N 87. The first 6 miles of the trail are on a well-maintained dirt road that is easy to…
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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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Aztec Peak trail is an easy road to a fire tower at the top of a 7,748' mountain. The road follows Workman Creek while accessing several Forest Service recreation areas and trailheads. Almost any vehicle…
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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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Bloody Basin Road is a forest road that goes through the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest in Arizona. This road takes you by archaeological sites and petroglyphs as you wind up and…
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This dirt trail connects the small mountain towns of Pine and Strawberry. It starts smoothly from Pine but is a series of switchbacks gaining some elevation. There is a popular hiking trail a quarter mile…
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This trail is quite rutted. Evidence of large machinery recently grading the trail was apparent, and lots of rocks lined each side of the trail. This area can get pretty muddy in spring and after…
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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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Drainage Road 488 is a short, but very rewarding trail that will lead you to a scenic lookout over Roosevelt Lake. The first thing you will encounter is a set of campsites followed by a…
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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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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 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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