Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mammoth, Arizona

The Backway to Mount Lemmon is a scenic, 28-mile point-to-point offroad route that offers drivers of all skill levels a stunning climb from the desert floor to the high-elevation pine forests of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Ideal for four-wheel-drive SUVs, SxSs, and dual-sport motorcycles, this tra...
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This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
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Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
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Willow Springs Road stands out as one of the best-maintained main arteries in the area, providing a smooth and easily navigable route. This trail accommodates larger vehicles quite comfortably, including motorhomes and campers, especially in sections closest to the southern part of the route where y...
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This route kicks off in the wooded, lower elevations of Peppersauce Canyon, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. It is a primitive, yet well-traveled two-track that runs parallel to a wash, westward into the Catalina Mountains. This forest road features shade and scenery, multiple small stream crossings, a...
Learn more about Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon

This is a mid-mountain forest road segment in Catalina National Forest, northwest of Tucson, Arizona. It is accessible via Peppersauce Canyon and is an enjoyable, mildly challenging primitive route that culminates high on a mountain ridge, at the junction for Rice Peak Road. Enjoy exploring higher e...
Learn more about Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

The Gasline Trail mirrors the rugged nature of Lovetta, featuring steep hills with loose, off-camber erosion that requires careful attention. As you navigate, keep an eye out for hilltop campsites, offering scenic spots to stop along the way. The trail eventually mellows out, transforming into a smo...
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The eastern section of East Willow Springs Road offers a well-manicured two-track trail that winds through vibrant fields of prickly pear, cholla cactus, and yucca plants. As you journey along this route, you'll enjoy stunning views of the backside of Mount Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Mountains to...
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If you love breathtaking scenery, driving through saguaro forests, and adventurous off-road experiences, the Continental Copper Access route is perfect for you! This road starts around two-thirds up the mountainside, beginning at the Mount Lemmon Control Road trail, and descends almost entirely to t...
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Lovetta Trail is a rugged, one-lane route that offers steep hills with loose, off-camber erosion, requiring careful navigation. While challenging, the trail remains manageable for experienced drivers. Mellow wash crossings add a touch of ease, with no steep entrances and exits, though there are nume...
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Goff Wash is a well-traveled and well-compacted trail that connects the gas pipeline route down to Goff Ranch Road, providing a straightforward option for those looking to explore the area. Generally characterized by a flat and easy drive, this trail makes for a pleasant cutover path, allowing you t...
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You can start this trail from the north at Highway 79 or south at East Edwin Road. The trail follows a small powerline and cuts through several washes. Be careful in monsoon season or while raining. You pass several corrals and go through a couple of BLM grazing gates. The only hazards are cacti, tr...
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Start on East Golder Ranch Drive. Turn left through the cattle guard onto E Equestrian Trail. At a corral, you take the right at the Y and proceed onto a single-vehicle-width trail. The trail remains easy with the mountain bike trail called 50 Year Trail crisscrossing the 4x4 trail and campsites alo...
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This cut-across from East Edwin Road to East Cochise Springs Road is a nice 4x4 track that leads you to many more remote campsites and to the "Badlands" loop trail system for mountain bikes. The trail takes you through some beautiful Sonoran desert vistas and past some side trails with their own fla...
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When accessing this trail, the turn to the west from Highway 77 (North Oracle Road) has its own stoplight, making the turn easier. The road has several cattle guards, some with missing bars, so be careful to not get a flat tire. Signs alert you that you're entering Arizona State Trust Land, which ne...
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Freeman Road serves as a vital artery in the area, characterized by its wide track and well-maintained surface. This trail provides convenient access to numerous branching routes and trails across the scenic desert landscape. Travelers will encounter a variety of diverse environments along the way, ...
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The trail veers off of the East Edwin Road just after crossing the first wash. You turn north onto the trail. The trail weaves through some tight spots in trees and cacti. The mud holes can get big after a rain, but the bottoms are mostly sandy. The main trail is the most used, but there are several...
Learn more about East Cochie Spring Trail

M0776 is an inviting and generally wider access route that leads you back to the M0775 loop trail sections on the western side of Black Mountain. This trail traverses open-range land, so it's essential to pay attention when approaching gates--always leave them as you find them, whether open or close...
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Lovetta's Loop begins with an exciting transition from Goff's Trail, quickly dropping into a sandy wash that sets the tone for the adventure ahead. As you navigate this twisting and turning route through the deep sand, remain alert for hidden rocks that may be concealed beneath the surface, adding a...
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The Backway to Mount Lemmon is a scenic, 28-mile point-to-point offroad route that offers drivers of all skill levels a stunning climb from the desert floor to the high-elevation pine forests of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Ideal for four-wheel-drive SUVs, SxSs, and dual-sport motorcycles, this tra...
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon

This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
Learn more about Cowboy Miller Road

Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
Learn more about Falcon Valley Ranch Access

The Backway to Mount Lemmon is a scenic, 28-mile point-to-point offroad route that offers drivers of all skill levels a stunning climb from the desert floor to the high-elevation pine forests of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Ideal for four-wheel-drive SUVs, SxSs, and dual-sport motorcycles, this tra...
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon

This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
Learn more about Cowboy Miller Road

Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
Learn more about Falcon Valley Ranch Access