Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Peridot, Arizona

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…
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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…
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Chilto Mine road takes you to around 2,500 feet in about 3 miles. With great views of the valley you start in. The bonus is that it gets a little tougher at the Chilito Mine…
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FH1001 is an out-and-back trail that begins near private property and runs north toward the Fishhooks Wilderness area. Access to this trail is from FH1028. The road is primarily gravel, with a couple of washouts…
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Fh1008 is a side trail off Fh1001 that runs parallel along higher terrain above the desert floor. The route travels through classic Sonoran Desert vegetation, including creosote and prickly pear. The trail is smooth, consisting…
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Fh1028 is a primary gravel access road that connects to Fh1029 and Fh1001. It serves as the main route into the Fishhooks area, McKinney Mountain, and several other surrounding trails. This is a wide, two-lane…
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This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on a well-maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore…
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FH1042 is an out-and-back shelf road that follows the east side of the wilderness boundary. The trail descends a hillside to a water tank, where it crosses a solid rock platform with a minor off-camber…
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FH1029 is a loop trail on the north side of the system and begins at the end of FH1046. You can run the loop in either direction. Shortly after starting, you'll reach a cow corral…
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FH 1048 is an overgrown out-and-back trail with a packed gravel surface. It's a gentle ridge-top-to-ridge-top drive offering stunning panoramic views. From the high points, you'll see Emery and Geronimo, Arizona, Mount Graham to the…
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The trail begins off FH1052. Enter through the gate and be sure to close it behind you. Head downhill to start. The trail is lined with classic Sonoran Desert vegetation, including creosote bush, firestick trees,…
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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…
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FH1052 begins off FH1028 and is a wide gravel and rock trail with bermed edges. The road gently climbs above a wash, crossing a cattle guard early on. The surface is rocky gravel, lined with…
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Fh1063 is a short out-and-back trail located near the start of the main route. The trail quickly drops into a wash, where you can take a small side hike in the wash through a small,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fh1071 is an out-and-back wash trail that winds through Box Canyon. The trail starts wide and gradually narrows about half a mile in. The canyon features multiple tracks, sandy gravel, and rocks ranging from 6…
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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…
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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…
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A very enjoyable backcountry Jeep trail from SR 288 (Young Road) just north of Roosevelt Lake back to SR 288 north of Young. This trip stays east of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and skirts the…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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A fairly easy road to an old cabin at the edge of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness. The cabin is in good shape and even has a few canned goods and (empty) booze bottles.You can take…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This tight, overgrown trail winds through dense vegetation that narrows the corridor and will likely cause some pinstriping. The road is consistently bumpy with scattered rocks and washouts, making high clearance necessary. A few dispersed…
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This is a short trail to a very cool abandoned house. You will see the house as the Young Road starts to climb toward the mountains. It must have been quite a property in its…
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