Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pirtleville, Arizona

Tex Canyon Road begins as a well-maintained route before entering forested foothills at the base of the mountains. Several spurs and side trails offer opportunities for exploration. As the road climbs, it becomes moderately rocky…
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This well-maintained and graded access road leads into the Chiricahua Wilderness which forms part of the Coronado National Forest, winding gently through a landscape of scenic ranches and rolling turns--drivers should adjust speed accordingly. The…
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Tex Canyon Road begins as a well-maintained route before entering forested foothills at the base of the mountains. Several spurs and side trails offer opportunities for exploration. As the road climbs, it becomes moderately rocky…
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This access road is generally well-maintained but features frequent corrugation, with a series of dips and rises that can create a bumpy ride--airing down is recommended for comfort. The route follows the edge of the…
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The trail begins at the tidy and well-kept Walnut Grove Campground and starts out on a well-maintained path. Grasslands stretch out to the left and across the valley, gradually giving way to pine forests as…
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The road is graded and well-maintained as it approaches Morse Canyon, where it begins to narrow. Charming cottages dot the route, and there are numerous dispersed campsites along a stream. The road becomes rocky and…
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At the base of Middlemarch Pass lies the popular Slavin Trail, offering numerous dispersed camping spots with sweeping views of Tombstone. The area is known for its scenic beauty, but strong winds can pick up…
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This north-south access road begins as a wide, maintained ranch road, though it is often corrugated. Numerous private properties connect to the route in its early stretches. As it continues, the road narrows and passes…
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The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There…
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Slavin Forest Road 687 lies within Coronado National Forest. Most of the trail is smooth sandy gravel with incredible views of Council Rocks. Once reaching the gate at Corazon Ranch and turning onto West Stronghold…
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The trail is wide and maintained, though often corrugated, and crosses several cattle guards as it leads to two main camping areas. The first is located in the foothills and is spacious and popular with…
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As soon as you pass through the gate onto BLM land, the road improves significantly. Although there are a few washes and mildly off-camber sections, the trail is easy to drive and generally not challenging.…
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The Washington Montezuma Pass is a maintained dirt road, though frequent corrugations make for a bumpy ride. Border Patrol vehicles are a common sight along the route, as the trail runs parallel to the border,…
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This is a back road into Fort Bowie. It has a few overlook locations of the Fort and travels in from Highway 186. This is a historic fort that stood for years during a conflict…
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The trail winds its way to the Sunnyside Canyon Trailhead along the iconic Arizona Trail, beginning with a rugged, rocky path that gradually softens into a smoother journey. As the trail descends into the valley,…
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Montezuma Pass is a heavily corrugated service road that provides access to Parker Canyon Lake. The route is a double-lane mountain pass with winding curves and rolling elevation changes, making for a scenic but bumpy…
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Sunnyside Canyon is a narrow, single-track dirt road with numerous spurs and offshoots that invite exploration. The trail is unmaintained and rocky, stretching long and flat with certain sections that require slow, careful navigation due…
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Parker Canyon is a rugged off-road trail characterized by rocky and bumpy terrain, though it remains mostly level throughout. The route follows a ridge line, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the way. The trail initially…
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Parker Montezuma is a narrow single-track trail that serves as a shortcut from Parker Canyon Trail to Montezuma Pass, winding through open grasslands along the way. The route eventually connects with Parker Canyon Road, which…
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This trail is comprised of a bunch of different two-track roads. This trail is reasonably fun, but not too difficult. Some of these roads are well maintained, while others are old mining roads that would…
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Chuparosa is a narrow, rocky, single-track trail that winds through open grasslands, offering a rugged yet scenic off-road experience. As the route follows the ridge, drivers will encounter several gates along the way, adding to…
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Short Turkey begins at the water tank at the end of Trail 4892 and descends into the canyon along a rocky and heavily eroded single-track route. The trail features multiple off-camber sections and requires careful…
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Trail 4633A is accessed through two gates at the corner of a ranch fence along Trail 4892. Initially, the route is simply rocky and bumpy, but it soon descends into a narrow wash where overgrown…
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Pauline Ridge begins with a steep, winding, and off-camber entrance, making four-wheel drive preferable for a safe and controlled ascent. Once past this initial climb, the trail levels out and follows a ranch fence along…
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Max Tank Road branches off to the right from the Patagonia Loop, welcoming travelers with sightings of deer herds near its entrance. The trail winds through open grasslands, where signs of cattle are evident, though…
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Williamson Tank Trail is a scenic off-road trail that begins on private land, meandering through rolling grasslands and past a quiet farmstead, where travelers may receive a friendly wave. The trail starts as a single-track…
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FR 766 is a well-maintained dirt road that winds through the sweeping grass highlands of Coronado National Forest, offering beautiful panoramic views of distant mountain ranges. Along the way, you'll pass a cattle guard crossing…
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Parker Road is a scenic single-track trail that connects to Montezuma Pass, which then links up with the Patagonia Loop. As it winds through the landscape, the trail passes by several ranches and navigates a…
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This trail will take you through the Sonoita area's 4,970-foot elevation, featuring high-rolling grasslands surrounded by spectacular mountains and canyons. This region offers some of Arizona's most beautiful weather and landscapes. Mount Wrightson, one of…
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Enjoy incredible mountain views and scattered cacti along this road. Pronghorns, mule deer, and bobcats are also prevalent in the area, as are black-tailed prairie dogs. Most of the trail is hard-packed dirt road. Be…
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