Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Miami, Arizona

This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
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Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
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A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon

This sandy and rocky trail winds its way down a wash, offering a fun and scenic alternative to Cherry Creek Road, which runs parallel nearby. The route is mostly easy to navigate, with some overgrown vegetation in places, but nothing too restrictive. It’s an enjoyable drive as the trail meanders thr...
Learn more about Braddock Creek - FS 9

A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the end of the road "Ridgeline Bat Cave" (included in the Minor Trails file) then hike down the small wash to a big wash. Hi...
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Just outside of Superior, Arizona, you can experience some Wild West, Wyatt Earp lore. The legendary cowboy was involved in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Multiple movies have been made about him, but I bet you have not heard of Mattie Earp. This trail will take you to the gravesite of Matt...
Learn more about Historic Pinal Cemetery Trail

This very old and overgrown track runs along the eastern side of the mesa, offering absolutely stunning views as it descends toward a fenced wildlife water catchment development. The trail travels through open grassy mesa terrain mixed with low desert vegetation, cacti, and scrub. Throughout the dri...
Learn more about FS 3271A

This trail drops quickly into a sandy wash where the driving is mostly easy and flat, surrounded by dense vegetation lining the canyon walls. After following the wash for a while, the route climbs out along the edge of the canyon, opening up to beautiful views of Black Mesa in the distance and sagua...
Learn more about Braddock Creek - FS 3274

This easy two-track features mostly smooth terrain with a few mild washouts that create occasional off-camber sections. There are several good dispersed camp spots along the road, making it a nice option for a quiet overnight stay. Some tighter stretches of palo verde line the trail and may leave yo...
Learn more about Bar Eleven Road - FS 1073

This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a working ranch, be sure to close them after going through. You will get pin striping on this trail as it is narrow with a...
Learn more about FS 1457

This two-track branches off the very easy, graded Cherry Creek Road and winds its way up toward the top of Black Mesa. The route climbs almost the entire way. Early on, you drop into and out of a few easy washes with short, rocky climbs on the exits. As you gain elevation, the trail becomes smaller ...
Learn more about Black Mesa - FS 3271

This rocky, bumpy two-track begins with a steady climb up a saguaro-covered hillside, with several great camp spots offering beautiful views along the way. About 0.2 miles in, keep an eye out on the right for a unique crested saguaro. As you continue climbing, the trail opens up onto a large plateau...
Learn more about FS 1079

This tight, lightly traveled trail winds through overgrown vegetation and feels seldom used, with brush crowding the corridor for much of the drive. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful, massive saguaros and catch great views of Roosevelt Lake in the distance. The route eventually dead-e...
Learn more about FS 1772

FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of cattle, so be very aware of your speed. This trail will change with rain as the sides of the wash get washed out. When turning off Highway 1...
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This trail is a mix of rocky and sandy two-track that passes through a small wash early on, with very little elevation change along the route. A few good dispersed camping spots are scattered along the trail, and you’ll have great views of Aztec Peak and the Angel Wings rock formation high on the ri...
Learn more about FS 1494

This trail begins as a wide, open dirt road heading toward Roosevelt Lake, with several excellent camp spots along the way that can easily accommodate larger groups of 6 to 8 rigs. The road stays relatively wide and easy for most of the route, though a few washouts create mild off-camber sections. A...
Learn more about FS 227

The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up towards the end of the trail stating no camping due to a watering hole nearby. When looking south, you do get great views o...
Learn more about FS 83

This rocky two-track climbs steadily up the side of a hill, weaving through tight, overgrown trees that narrow the trail. Despite the tighter corridor, the drive is incredibly scenic with sweeping views of Roosevelt Lake, Angel Wings, and the surrounding desert filled with saguaros. As you gain elev...
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The Reymert Mine Ovens Trail offers a scenic and moderately adventurous experience, lined with stunning cacti that characterize the Arizona desert landscape. As you navigate through washes, adding some natural variation to the trail. The route provides excellent views of the surrounding mountains, g...
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This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
Learn more about Pinto to Pinal

Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
Learn more about Pioneer Pass

A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon

This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
Learn more about Pinto to Pinal

Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
Learn more about Pioneer Pass

A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon