Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Parks, Arizona

I had the privilege of hitting the Mud Logger Trail just after a storm in the famous monsoon season of Northern Arizona. Trust me, it's earned its name. The trail has been recently widened to accommodate the logging going on in the area, so don't be surprised to see heavy machinery or large trucks o...
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The Government Hill is a one-lane rocky trail, speckled with erosion and rock gardens. There are no major obstacles in this trail, but there is also no cell service, so offline maps are recommended. The trail has sporadic and scattered primitive campsites with rock fire rings. If camping, please be ...
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The 107 Road is wide and beautiful, with an open prairie to the South and a forest of towering Ponderosa Pines to the North. There are plenty of places to pass, stop, and turn around on this road, as it serves as an access road to the area for hunters, recreationists, or just people looking to get o...
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The Spring Hill Trail is a rocky and rough trail that features downed trees, tight corners between trees, and a rocky hillclimb. The whole trail is shaded due to weaving between the dense trees in this area. There is a spring, and a small section of route-finding, as the overgrowth and rocky terrain...
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Cow Paradise and the adjacent trail 107 are two of the absolute gems of trails in the area. Open pasture, with beautiful views in all directions, Cow Paradise has no obstacles on it. There are a few mud ruts to deal with but nothing that would be anything more than a nuisance. There are cattle grazi...
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This wide beautiful forest road takes travelers northward from the large forests of Ponderosa Pines to the open Prairies of the Coconino Plateau. There are no obstacles on this road, but you'll still want to take care as it is populated by cattle, elk, and antelope and is well-traveled by locals and...
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The FR 76 Trail is an amazing trail that traverses the beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest of the Kaibab National Forest. There are campsites along this trail, mostly toward the Southern end, with a few primitive and smaller ones mixed in throughout the trail. This trail has some erosion and water damag...
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Blue Tree Road offers offroaders an easy, scenic escape through the expansive grasslands and towering ponderosa pine forests northwest of Flagstaff. Perfect for beginners and those seeking a relaxed drive, this roughly four-mile dirt trail winds around the northern base of Wild Bill Hill, providing ...
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Pondo Ripper is a great, fun, winding trail that rips through this section of the Kaibab National Forest. Narrow, with turns and mellow off-camber berms between the towering ponderosa pine trees, this trail is really cool! This dirt trail has no obstacles on it, as well as limited cell service, so o...
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The Pipeline Mid trail is a mud and dirt trail that serves as an access trail to this section of the Kaibab National Forest. This trail has sections of rock and mud, with erosion and water damage. There are a few hills along this trail that are lined with loose rock which is pretty typical of hills ...
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Frenchy Spring Road is a wide gravel road that cuts through this section of the Kaibab National Forest. There are absolutely no obstacles on this road, as it is a major thoroughfare and heavily trafficked by large vehicles. There is camping along this road, as well as access to several trails that l...
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The Beale Wagon Road Main trail is an interesting trail that allows you to step back in time. Named after Edward Fitzgerald Beale, this road was first scouted, constructed, and used in 1857. This historical trail stretches from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the Colorado River, and was responsible for bri...
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Compression Station Road is an ideal route for drivers seeking a scenic dirt track through the Coconino National Forest with plenty of opportunities for dispersed camping and side-trail exploration. Branching off Forest Road 160 near Walker Hill, this route features a primarily dirt and gravel surfa...
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This trail provides access to camping spots, as well as hiking trails, and other roads along the way. Thick beautiful trees surround you as you take in all of Flagstaff's beauty. Every once in a while, the trees open up to a pasture view. The trail has little to no difficulty. Typically unmaintained...
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74B is a connector trail that cuts through the Ponderosa and mixed pine of this section of the Kaibab National Forest. One lane, parts of this road become a bit ledgy, running along a small shelf road. No need to fear though, as it's not too long and there's minimal danger. There are downed trees al...
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This is a beautiful, easy trail that was once a section of the original Route 66. It is now part of the Great Western Trail, an extensive system of roads, both paved and unpaved throughout this area of Arizona. Livestock graze in the area, and there is signage to keep gates closed. This section of t...
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The 134 Trail is a narrow rocky trail that bobs and weaves through the Ponderosa Pines that make up this area of the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests. This trail has some erosion and water damage on it, as well as sneaky rocks that might be exacerbated during a monsoon-type event or snowstorm. T...
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The RS Roundabout trail is a jaunt through the majestic Ponderosa Pines that dominate this section of the Kaibab National Forest. The trail has some erosion and water damage on it, as well as some mud ruts. There are a few wash crossings that might prove challenging after a rain event or during mons...
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The 2072 Loop Trail is a pleasant trail that dips in and out of the ponderosa pines and large meadows that make up this area of the Kaibab National Forest. Rocky at times, this trail has no major obstacles. It does, however, have mud ruts that can be quite problematic if you catch them after a rain ...
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Hardy's Downhill is a one-lane mostly dirt trail that skirts the South side of Hardy Hill. Near the hill, there is a short steep downhill (traveling from East to West on the trail) of loose cinders. This is one of the highlights of the trail, as it is fun. The cinders might shift while you drive ove...
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I had the privilege of hitting the Mud Logger Trail just after a storm in the famous monsoon season of Northern Arizona. Trust me, it's earned its name. The trail has been recently widened to accommodate the logging going on in the area, so don't be surprised to see heavy machinery or large trucks o...
Learn more about Mud Logger

The Government Hill is a one-lane rocky trail, speckled with erosion and rock gardens. There are no major obstacles in this trail, but there is also no cell service, so offline maps are recommended. The trail has sporadic and scattered primitive campsites with rock fire rings. If camping, please be ...
Learn more about Government Hill

The 107 Road is wide and beautiful, with an open prairie to the South and a forest of towering Ponderosa Pines to the North. There are plenty of places to pass, stop, and turn around on this road, as it serves as an access road to the area for hunters, recreationists, or just people looking to get o...
Learn more about 107 Road

The Spring Hill Trail is a rocky and rough trail that features downed trees, tight corners between trees, and a rocky hillclimb. The whole trail is shaded due to weaving between the dense trees in this area. There is a spring, and a small section of route-finding, as the overgrowth and rocky terrain...
Learn more about Spring Hill

I had the privilege of hitting the Mud Logger Trail just after a storm in the famous monsoon season of Northern Arizona. Trust me, it's earned its name. The trail has been recently widened to accommodate the logging going on in the area, so don't be surprised to see heavy machinery or large trucks o...
Learn more about Mud Logger

The Government Hill is a one-lane rocky trail, speckled with erosion and rock gardens. There are no major obstacles in this trail, but there is also no cell service, so offline maps are recommended. The trail has sporadic and scattered primitive campsites with rock fire rings. If camping, please be ...
Learn more about Government Hill

The 107 Road is wide and beautiful, with an open prairie to the South and a forest of towering Ponderosa Pines to the North. There are plenty of places to pass, stop, and turn around on this road, as it serves as an access road to the area for hunters, recreationists, or just people looking to get o...
Learn more about 107 Road

The Spring Hill Trail is a rocky and rough trail that features downed trees, tight corners between trees, and a rocky hillclimb. The whole trail is shaded due to weaving between the dense trees in this area. There is a spring, and a small section of route-finding, as the overgrowth and rocky terrain...
Learn more about Spring Hill