Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mountain View Ranches, Arizona
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Marshall Lake Road
This road/trail starts out easy on black top, then chip n seal, then washboard red dusty dirt. From there, it gets rocky, and is slow. There are all kinds of offshoots and camps along the… Learn more about Marshall Lake Road
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
00296 Road
This road will become a muddy mess when wet, a few sections of the road are slightly rutted out. There is spotty cell phone service on this road. Possible camp spots. You will find a… Learn more about 00296 Road
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lockett Meadow Trail
This is a simple Forest Service road but has great views and camp sites scattered around as well. The road is a sandy but with the washboard effect! If possible, air down, ride the trail… Learn more about Lockett Meadow Trail
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Choppy Waters
This scenic point-to-point loop trail meanders through the beautiful pines and meadows of the Coconino National Forest. Although there are some short sections of smooth dirt, the majority of this trail is covered in loose… Learn more about Choppy Waters
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
White Horse Trail
This is one of the offshoots of the Locket Meadow Trail. It's mostly a Forest Service road, but it does become narrow in some places. It climbs up and then descends back down. The terrain… Learn more about White Horse Trail
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
00132d Road
Really cool white dirt in some sections that does turn into a horrible white dust cloud when it's dry out. The road has spotty cell phone service in sections. Not winter maintained. Offers access to… Learn more about 00132d Road
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Edge of the World
Edge of the World (FS RD 231) is a wonderfully scenic, and easy, a route traversing through AZ State Trust land and Coconino National Forest leaving Flagstaff and heading South toward the East Pocket Lookout.… Learn more about Edge of the World
Total Miles
24.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
09487x Road
Not suited for low clearance vehicles, this road is rough and has a few small sections of rocks to crawl; it's a bumpy slow-moving trail. The road has spotty cell phone service in sections and… Learn more about 09487x Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Howard Trail #245
Not suited for low clearance vehicles. This road is rough and has a few small sections of rocks to crawl. It is a bumpy, slow-moving trail and it will get extremely muddy when wet. The… Learn more about Howard Trail #245
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
00237 Road
This road does have rough rocky patches, but nothing too crazy. There is a water crossing when it's raining or during winter thaw. Not suited for low clearance vehicles. Typically unmaintained in winter. There is… Learn more about 00237 Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Mormon Mountain
This fun and scenic out-and-back trail to the top of Mormon Mountain is nestled amongst Ponderosa pines, mixed conifers, and aspen trees. The trail begins with deep ruts, and loose rock, then transitions to areas… Learn more about Mormon Mountain
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
00518 Road
This road is not winter maintained. No camping along this road and no campfires are allowed. There are a few cool views, and it gives you access to other activities, such as other roads and… Learn more about 00518 Road
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Wing Mountain Road
Road is not winter maintained, and during the winter is used for snow activities such as snowmobile. This road does have spotty cell phone service and has access to other roads around it. There is… Learn more about Wing Mountain Road
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Heart Prairie
This is a continuation of the White Horse Trail. It is pretty easy, and you will only find it to be a Forest Service road with washboard, some exposed rock, and the occasional root from… Learn more about Heart Prairie
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Clay Way
This is a fun point-to-point trail under the pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ, that can be utilized as a connector to other trails in the area. This 3.5-mile gradual incline… Learn more about Red Clay Way
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Casner Park
The Casner Park Forest Road is located just West of Mormon Lake, South of Flagstaff, AZ. This trail runs in a general East/West direction through the Coconino National Forest and gives you an easy variable… Learn more about Casner Park
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ritter Road (Newman Park)
Easy, but beautiful, forest road through the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest west of Munds Park, AZ. Along this route, you will find many dispersed campsites and access to other 4x4 trails in… Learn more about Ritter Road (Newman Park)
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wind Mountain Trail #410
During the winter this road is used for snow activities, such as snowmobile. This road does have spotty cell phone service and has access to other roads around it. There is no camping or campfires… Learn more about Wind Mountain Trail #410
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fern Man Road
This road is not winter maintained and will become muddy when wet. There are some beautiful white trees along this route. It does end at private property, so please be mindful! This road does offer… Learn more about Fern Man Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
9001L Road
This road is not winter maintained. When it's wet out this will become a muddy mess. There and some rock obstacles, but nothing too crazy. Multiple camp spots and beautiful views! This road is not… Learn more about 9001L Road
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Graffiti Tunnel Loop
Scenic loop under the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ. The route starts off on a mostly dirt trail with some erosion and ruts of varying depth. As you venture… Learn more about Graffiti Tunnel Loop
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sheep Springs Road
Sheep Spring Road is a wide forest road that takes you into the heart of the Coconino National Forest. This road often dances between ponderosa pine groves, and expansive alpine meadows, called parks by the… Learn more about Sheep Springs Road
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fry Park
This road is not maintained in the winter. It is easy, two-car width with plenty of pull-offs. There are multiple camp spots, for big or small groups. It can be a busy area on the… Learn more about Fry Park
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
9008L Road
This road is not winter maintained and will become a muddy mess when wet. A few sections of the road are slightly rutted out. There is spotty cell phone service and camp spots. It also… Learn more about 9008L Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lava River Cave Road
This road is very short but offers access to hiking, camp spots, and plenty of other roads. The road also leads back to Highway 180. Typically unmaintained in winter. It's a gravel road with little… Learn more about Lava River Cave Road
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wildlife Way
This is a fun, beautiful loop trail around Horseshoe Hill in the Coconino National Forest. You'll experience a mix of ponderosa pine forests and high-elevation meadows. Due to the location, and depending on the time… Learn more about Wildlife Way
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Thomas Point Trail
Thomas Point Trail is a fun, rocky out-and-back trail near Munds Park, AZ. The trail is mostly dirt with plenty of buried and loose rock to navigate as you roll through the Ponderosa pines in… Learn more about Thomas Point Trail
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crazy Park
Scenic point-to-point trail under the pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ. The route is a combination of rutted dirt and loose and buried rock that terminates just past Crazy Park at… Learn more about Crazy Park
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Burned Road
This area has been recently burned by a fire. There are camp spots, but I would proceed with caution as some of the road is rutted, and will become very muddy when wet. Please be… Learn more about Burned Road
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crowley Road
This is a short road off Highway 180 and is a quick way off the freeway to get to Lava River Cave. There is a gate, so this road may be closed at any time,… Learn more about Crowley Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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