Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mayer, Arizona

This trail lives up to its name with sharp, steep hills that dive into dry washes. As you pass over these washes, you quickly ascend back up another mountain. This trail follows a natural gas line, so be aware of signs on the trail. The hills in the Northwest section are steeped, consisting of small...
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Grapevine road is a rocky, sandy, and gravel mixed surface road that runs through Prescott National Forest. There is a gate about the middle of the trail, please remember to close it behind you. The first section runs through private property. There are two water crossings that change depending on t...
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Bc1014 is a well-maintained gravel road that stretches just over a mile long. The northern part of this road is fairly steep with a few turns as you descend down towards private property. The trail will continue until you reach a locked gate that will not let you travel any farther. This road is ext...
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This trail is a well-maintained dirt road that connects to Copper Road and travels to the East. There are several somewhat steep parts while traversing this trail but nothing too serious. The trail is pretty maintained the entire way and ends at a locked gate to private property.
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Mystery Tank trail is just a mile long, and one of the starting points is off of Copper Road. The trail is fairly rutted in this area, with erosion present. The trail will then drop down to a tank that is unnamed on the map, hence the name Mystery Tank. From this tank, the trail horseshoes to the so...
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This trail starts on the south side of FS Road 87a and immediately crosses Grapevine Creek which is the biggest obstacle on this trail. The trail then leads to a green gate that you need to open and close behind you. As you climb into the Prescott National Forest foothills, there is an old building ...
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Highway Tank Trail is just short of three miles long and rolls through the hills just east of Highway 69. If you are starting this trail from the South, the route is easy going with a few ruts and loose rocks as you traverse Northwest. There will be a few small hills while traveling towards Highway ...
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Copper Road is a well-maintained dirt road that stretches from Highway 69 to the Agua Fria River. This road is an enjoyable, smooth drive and snakes North from Mayer, Arizona. There are lots of graded rock outcroppings along the way that can be a little bumpy. This guided trail ends at a crossing of...
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This short but rewarding trail is only 0.4 miles long. You will start on a fairly easy trail that has some small bumps accompanied by small loose rocks. You will travel a short distance to the East. After the eastern leg of the trail, the trail's direction then turns due North and starts to climb in...
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This short semi-circle is a fun and somewhat maintained dirt trail. The road is fairly even but looks to be a muddy mess if there has been any moderate moisture. Use caution; there are lots of small ruts that run across the road's surface. These ruts are fairly deep and could blow a tire if you are ...
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Jagged Tooth Hills is a relatively easy trail that makes a semi-loop. There are a few areas that have ruts from precipitation run-off. As you traverse this trail, you will see oddly shaped hills giving this trail its name. There are also a handful of dry washes you must cross over on this semi-loop.
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Quarried Hilltop # 2 is a very short but fun trail. The entire way is a hill climb with a few sharp switchbacks. As you climb, the trail's surface has small loose rocks accompanied by a few uneven sections. While climbing this trail, there is a fairly sharp switchback on a short, steep grade. After ...
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This trail is described as laid-back and easy-going. It is well-maintained, with some small bumpy areas. As you travel northeast, you will pass a tank that is under construction. You will pass two gates, one of which has a sign stating "Do Not Enter." The trail was halted from being mapped any furth...
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This well-graded gravel road snakes through the Prescott National Forest and ends at an intersection with Senator Highway. The trail takes you through lower-elevation desert hills to higher-elevation ponderosa pine forests. There are a few camp spots at the beginning of this trail. Watch out for liv...
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Breezy Pines Road climbs over 2,000 feet of elevation through Prescott National Forest's Bradshaw Mountains. The total mileage for this trail is just under 10 miles long and ends at the junction with the Mount Union Overlook trail. The majority of this trail is a maintained and dusty dirt road. You ...
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Forest Service Road 9262H stretches just over a mile long and travels southwest. The beginning of this trail starts by an old windmill and corral. You will pass a fence gate, you must open and close it behind you. From there, the trail is pretty easy-going and climbs over a small saddle. After the s...
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Forest Service Road 87B is a pretty laid-back dirt trail that has several small washes and ruts to cross. The biggest rut is on the northern portion of this trail near a livestock water tank and corral. Besides these small rutted areas, this trail is easy-going and enjoyable. Make sure you watch out...
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The road to Stoddard Mine is a short trail but very steep in areas. The beginning of this trail starts off of Copper Road Connector and quickly starts to climb through junipers. As you are passing through the junipers, the trail starts to traverse sharply uphill. The hill climb will turn to the left...
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This route takes you from the small town of Mayer to an intersection with the main Crown King Road. This route stretches over 10.5 miles and has nice panoramic views most of the way. You will see several saguaros along with other cacti and ocotillos covering the landscape. There are several nice cam...
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Copper Mountain is a very laid-back and scenic trail. As you traverse up towards Copper Mountain, you will have to open and close a gate. From that gate, the trail climbs to the foot of Copper Mountain. As you get closer to the ending point, the trail will get very scenic with junipers all around an...
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This trail lives up to its name with sharp, steep hills that dive into dry washes. As you pass over these washes, you quickly ascend back up another mountain. This trail follows a natural gas line, so be aware of signs on the trail. The hills in the Northwest section are steeped, consisting of small...
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Grapevine road is a rocky, sandy, and gravel mixed surface road that runs through Prescott National Forest. There is a gate about the middle of the trail, please remember to close it behind you. The first section runs through private property. There are two water crossings that change depending on t...
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Bc1014 is a well-maintained gravel road that stretches just over a mile long. The northern part of this road is fairly steep with a few turns as you descend down towards private property. The trail will continue until you reach a locked gate that will not let you travel any farther. This road is ext...
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This trail is a well-maintained dirt road that connects to Copper Road and travels to the East. There are several somewhat steep parts while traversing this trail but nothing too serious. The trail is pretty maintained the entire way and ends at a locked gate to private property.
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This trail lives up to its name with sharp, steep hills that dive into dry washes. As you pass over these washes, you quickly ascend back up another mountain. This trail follows a natural gas line, so be aware of signs on the trail. The hills in the Northwest section are steeped, consisting of small...
Learn more about Pipeline Rollercoaster

Grapevine road is a rocky, sandy, and gravel mixed surface road that runs through Prescott National Forest. There is a gate about the middle of the trail, please remember to close it behind you. The first section runs through private property. There are two water crossings that change depending on t...
Learn more about Grapevine

Bc1014 is a well-maintained gravel road that stretches just over a mile long. The northern part of this road is fairly steep with a few turns as you descend down towards private property. The trail will continue until you reach a locked gate that will not let you travel any farther. This road is ext...
Learn more about Bc1014

This trail is a well-maintained dirt road that connects to Copper Road and travels to the East. There are several somewhat steep parts while traversing this trail but nothing too serious. The trail is pretty maintained the entire way and ends at a locked gate to private property.
Learn more about Copper Road Connector