Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Quartzsite, Arizona

This 6.75-mile trail loops around Granite Mountain, which is just south of Quartzsite. It takes you right by Joseph Cone's Stone Cabin. The track is on BLM public lands. The wildlife possibilities include bighorn sheep,…
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Old Yuma route is a nice route to take into the south end of town while avoiding the busy highway. This goes by route of Old Yuma Road which is not county-maintained however it is…
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This is a great way to get from the Dome Rock DNR camping area to the Tyson Wells area without hitting the pavement. It is an easy trail with a decent surface. There are several…
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This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until…
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This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but…
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This is a cool, simple, short spur route to an even cooler abandoned miner's dugout cabin that is still mostly intact with artifacts present. There is easy, fairly flat terrain to walk about and explore,…
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The trail is mostly flat with some wash crossings. There was no water or large obstacles on the day we rode. Trail LP207 runs East and West parallel to I-10 and the large power lines.…
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This trail is a wide connector between other trails near the dispersed camping area at Scadden Wash BLM area. The trail is wide enough for two vehicles most of the way, leaving places to pass.…
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This is a well-traveled trail with ATVs during winter months. There is an area marked with red poles designating the nudist area, be advised. Most of this trail is south of it and on dirt…
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Saddle Mountain is a BLM area near Tonopah, AZ. It's a scenic trail that has many dispersed camping opportunities. The trail loops completely around Saddle Mountain. There's a hiking trail leaving from this trail to…
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This trail connects LP193 Western Edge Camp Connector Trail and LP189 Rockin' Ram Trail. This trail is wide and flat most of the way. There are shallow washes to cross. I would not recommend this…
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This is a cool, simple, short spur route to an even cooler abandoned miner's mine and stone water tank and cabin foundation. It is still mostly intact with artifacts present. There is easy, fairly flat…
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This trail is like a frontage road. It runs parallel to Interstate 10 between New Water Mountains Trail and Rockin' Ram Trail- Southern section, which is paved. There are some flat parts of the trail,…
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This trail is a cut across between Rockin' Ram Trail and West End Preacher Pass Trail. The views from this trail are great. It is a typical trail in the Quartzsite area. There are some…
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This is a fun trail running along the power lines in the desert. It is well-travelled running east and west between LP1015 and Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section (LP189). The trail is a mixture…
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Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be…
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This trail starts off Highway 95 as you go North out of Quartzsite towards Parker. It starts out 2 tracks in the desert on nice flat terrain. As you approach Plomosa Mountains Trail (BLM 0080),…
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This trail zig zags to get to Pipeline Trail inside the Kofa Wildlife Refuge. This trail is pretty flat desert terrain, but watch for small washouts along the way. You will see lots of native…
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This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, Arizona, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)…
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There are only a minimal few quick on-trail routes between Ehrenberg and Quartzite, and this is the quickest of them. Be advised however that it crosses both CRIT (Colorado Indian Tribe) and Arizona Trust land,…
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Easy desert pipeline road with mostly flat terrain and a wide, well-defined track. Surface is a mix of hard-packed dirt and gravel, Suitable for high-clearance 2WD and 4WD in dry conditions. Minimal obstacles, no technical…
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This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite…
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This relatively easy trail spans the northernmost area of KOFA National wildlife refuge and provides access to camping near Crystal Hill, Burrow Canyon, KOFA Cabin, Hoodoo Wash, and Red Rock Pass. Along the way, you'll…
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This track crosses the Colorado River Indian Tribe Lands, so YOU NEED a CRIT sticker before riding this trail. You will travel from Ehrenberg, at the Colorado River, to Diablo Pass, going through the Plomosa…
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Be advised before beginning: This trail does cross CRIT (Colorado River Indian Tribes) land and, as such, requires their permit, which can be purchased at Fish and Game in Parker, Arizona. The permit is good…
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This trail runs along the gas pipeline headed north and south outside the KOFA Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is flat with some small washes across the trail. It is wide enough for two vehicles with…
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This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old…
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This is a spur trail from the AZPT to the WWII Woman's Flight Marker. It's a mostly easy trail with some washouts. This trail takes you to the fence that surrounds the markers, and you…
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Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're…
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This trail follows a high-voltage transmission line and can be easily completed in any 4x4 vehicle. The trail winds along the power lines and has some washes to look out for. This trail is very…
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