Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Prescott Valley, Arizona

White Horse Tank is an easy 50-inch trail near Prescott, Arizona, that has some easy challenges such as loose rocks, loose dirt, and one long hill climb/descent that is full of chunky loose rock. This trail has fewer sections of rocks than the surrounding trails such as Nemo Spring, Salida, and Char...
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If you are looking for a short and easy dirt road with lots of outdoor activities, Ruins & Gold Pans offers just that. The start of this dirt road is just off of Walker Road and is before Lynx Lake. The road is a semi-maintained dirt road with washboards, small bumps, and little precipitation run-of...
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This drive through ponderosa pines leads to two historic mine remains. Drivers may miss Bannie Mine, as it has little evidence left, but Amulet Mine features historic foundations and metal materials just off the side of the trail. Most of the trail is easy-going, but there is one steep hill climb. T...
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Pasture Blast is a wide rolling dirt road that cuts through the beautiful grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Prescott, AZ. Antelope, coyotes, and deer make this area their grazing ground due to the numerous water tanks in the area, as well as the abundance of food. Stunning views of the Mo...
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151 Spring Shelf is a road carved into the side of numerous hills in Prescott Valley. A shelf road, erosion hasn't claimed this trail just yet, though it is overgrown with vegetation. At pinch points, paint damage is all but guaranteed. Single lane, with little to no room to turn around, this trail ...
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This dirt road is a route that branches off Spruce Mountain Lookout guided trail. The road starts off pretty mellow then starts to get steep and there are several sharp turns with loose rock scattered all over the surface of the trail. As you traverse down this trail, the road is very narrow so slow...
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This route starts on the south side of Highway 169 and ends close to I-17. In dry conditions, this is a maintained dirt road that stretches 12.2 miles which any vehicle can make. If there has been moderate precipitation, parts of this road turn into very slippery clay-based mud with some slight uphi...
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Dirt trail with lots of technical turns, rocks, ledges, and views of Prescott Valley and the Mingus Mountain area. Coyote Spring near the end, plus a charcoal Rock Kiln that was possibly used for Copper production. Traces of Native American habitation. Feeder trail to the Smiley Rock trail. Designat...
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This trail leads up to a fire lookout and a couple of awesome hikes. Picnic tables and a small restroom are at the top. There is a gate; it was open when this trail was run (June 2022), but may be closed. No camping on this road or at the lookout. This road is rocky with some dirt and gentle grades....
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Breezy Pines Road climbs over 2,000 feet of elevation through Prescott National Forest's Bradshaw Mountains. The total mileage for this trail is just under 10 miles long and ends at the junction with the Mount Union Overlook trail. The majority of this trail is a maintained and dusty dirt road. You ...
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Forest Service Road 105 is a well-maintained gravel road that branches off Forest Service Road 132. The surface of this trail looks to be maintained by road base frequency. There are a few small bumps and small uneven areas along the trail, but nothing to be concerned about. Use caution on this shor...
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This trail gives you access to hiking trails and provides great views of the valley down below. There is spotty cell phone service along the trail, better at the top. If you want a more challenging line, then choose the road to the right when you come to a "V". Unsure of camping regulations, but the...
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This trail will take you from Mingus to the quaint little town of Cherry. Cherry is an old still inhabited ghost town established in the 1880's. It is worth checking out, as many of the original buildings still exist. There is no food or gas in Cherry so be aware of that. The trail is 12 miles of th...
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Uncle Sam Road is a gem in the land of overgrown underbrush and paint damage. This trail is wide and beautiful, with no obstacles whatsoever. A couple of beautiful wash crossings could prove challenging during monsoon season or after storms, but the ride is gorgeous, and the crossings have campsites...
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This short but rewarding trail is only 0.4 miles long. You will start on a fairly easy trail that has some small bumps accompanied by small loose rocks. You will travel a short distance to the East. After the eastern leg of the trail, the trail's direction then turns due North and starts to climb in...
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Schoolhouse Gulch is a multi-use trail in Prescott, Arizona, and is probably the easiest ATV trail in the area. It's a road-width trail that goes straight and flat through a forest floor. It starts at a staging area with parking for several vehicles right off Highway 89. There is a pinch point for 5...
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Ponderosa is an easy ATV trail near Prescott, Arizona that starts at the Schoolhouse Gulch Trailhead on the north end and connects to Maripai Road on the south end. Going south to north, it starts out on top of the mountain on a ridge line, as a two-track full of rocks and gravel, in between lots of...
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Bc1014 is a well-maintained gravel road that stretches just over a mile long. The northern part of this road is fairly steep with a few turns as you descend down towards private property. The trail will continue until you reach a locked gate that will not let you travel any farther. This road is ext...
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This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East. Wildlife can be viewed along this trail, most commonly horses and antelope. T...
Learn more about Woodchute Mtn/Smiley Rock Connector PART 2

This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East, but not to worry, dear traveler, it stays wide enough to drive comfortably. W...
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White Horse Tank is an easy 50-inch trail near Prescott, Arizona, that has some easy challenges such as loose rocks, loose dirt, and one long hill climb/descent that is full of chunky loose rock. This trail has fewer sections of rocks than the surrounding trails such as Nemo Spring, Salida, and Char...
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If you are looking for a short and easy dirt road with lots of outdoor activities, Ruins & Gold Pans offers just that. The start of this dirt road is just off of Walker Road and is before Lynx Lake. The road is a semi-maintained dirt road with washboards, small bumps, and little precipitation run-of...
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This drive through ponderosa pines leads to two historic mine remains. Drivers may miss Bannie Mine, as it has little evidence left, but Amulet Mine features historic foundations and metal materials just off the side of the trail. Most of the trail is easy-going, but there is one steep hill climb. T...
Learn more about Bannie and Amulet Mine

Pasture Blast is a wide rolling dirt road that cuts through the beautiful grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Prescott, AZ. Antelope, coyotes, and deer make this area their grazing ground due to the numerous water tanks in the area, as well as the abundance of food. Stunning views of the Mo...
Learn more about Pasture Blast

If you are looking for a short and easy dirt road with lots of outdoor activities, Ruins & Gold Pans offers just that. The start of this dirt road is just off of Walker Road and is before Lynx Lake. The road is a semi-maintained dirt road with washboards, small bumps, and little precipitation run-of...
Learn more about Ruins & Gold Pans

This drive through ponderosa pines leads to two historic mine remains. Drivers may miss Bannie Mine, as it has little evidence left, but Amulet Mine features historic foundations and metal materials just off the side of the trail. Most of the trail is easy-going, but there is one steep hill climb. T...
Learn more about Bannie and Amulet Mine

Pasture Blast is a wide rolling dirt road that cuts through the beautiful grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Prescott, AZ. Antelope, coyotes, and deer make this area their grazing ground due to the numerous water tanks in the area, as well as the abundance of food. Stunning views of the Mo...
Learn more about Pasture Blast

151 Spring Shelf is a road carved into the side of numerous hills in Prescott Valley. A shelf road, erosion hasn't claimed this trail just yet, though it is overgrown with vegetation. At pinch points, paint damage is all but guaranteed. Single lane, with little to no room to turn around, this trail ...
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