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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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This rocky single-lane dirt road bobs and weaves through the pastures outside of Prescott. An easy drive, this road is peppered with erosion and small G-outs due to the water paths that shape this area.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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South Walker Road starts off of Senator Highway and traverses through ponderosas and scattered aspens. This trail is a maintained dirt road and offers a pretty drive through the Prescott National Forest. There are several…
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Grapevine road is a rocky, sandy, and gravel mixed surface road that runs through Prescott National Forest. There is a gate about the middle of the trail, please remember to close it behind you. The…
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This short trail takes you to a pretty view from the top of Big Bug Mesa. This trail is a rough and rocky dirt road with evidence of logging activity. There are lots of tree…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This trail starts on the south side of FS Road 87a and immediately crosses Grapevine Creek which is the biggest obstacle on this trail. The trail then leads to a green gate that you need…
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This dusty and rocky trail takes you across the Big Bug Mesa in the Bradshaw Mountains. The first part of this trail is a maintained gravel road that turns into a rocky and bumpy dirt…
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Big Bug Mesa Semi-Loop is a one-and-a-half-mile trail that loops around part of Big Bug Mesa. The trail's surface is dirt and has been recently graded and maintained. The entire route is very easygoing, with…
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Cherry Cutoff is a wide and beautiful trail that cuts across the boulder-speckled countryside of the Prescott National Forest. Wide enough to turn around in most places, this road is peppered with the marks and…
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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…
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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…
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This trail lives up to its name with sharp, steep hills that dive into dry washes. As you pass over these washes, you quickly ascend back up another mountain. This trail follows a natural gas…
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South Big Bug Mesa Outlook is a very easy and short guided trail. It connects with the Big Bug Mesa Guided Trail and leads to a beautiful outlook over the Bradshaw Mountains. The trail's surface…
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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…
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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…
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This well-maintained dirt road connects Highway 89 to Senator Highway. The mileage of this trail is just over 6 miles long and snakes through the ponderosa-covered mountains of the Prescott National Forest. Several spots along…
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Forest Road 79 is a maintained dirt road that is washboarded in areas. This is a short road just over 2 miles long. There is a water crossing over the Hassayampa River that any vehicle…
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Forest Road 80 is a well-maintained dirt road in the Prescott National Forest. This short, but scenic trail runs through the ponderosas and ends at a dead end with a great view of the mountains…
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Forest Road 22 is an easy-going trail that traverses the southern arm of the Big Bug Mesa. The trail's surface looks to have been covered recently with a road base, making it a maintained gravel…
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