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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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MST&T Road begins at US 95 and leads you to the site of the old MST&T radio tower. The tower is long gone, but the pad remains. The views from the top give you a…
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Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy…
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This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ…
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Burro Canyon is an easy but beautiful out and back trail that leads into the heart of the KOFA National Wildlife Refuge. Early on in your southbound trek, you'll encounter washes, cacti, and large-scale views…
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This is an easy trail that takes you to the middle of Burro Canyon trail. There are a few small washes to cross and a few narrow spots that may pinstripe a full-size vehicle. It…
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This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along…
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This trail connects MST&T road to Powerline road while skirting along the northern edge of the Kofa Wilderness. This two-track trail leads you through the desert with the typical rocks for the area. The trail…
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This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area…
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This graded, wide, and maintained gravel road makes a beeline from US 95 to the parking area for Palm Canyon in the KOFA Wildlife Refuge. Along the route, you will encounter amazing vistas of the…
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Generally, it is a scenic drive along the Colorado River from Ehrenberg, AZ, to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Technically, it is not a challenging trail, and much is graded dirt, but beware of precipitation as…
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15 miles north of Blythe, California, on SR-95 is the entrance to the Blythe Intaglios, six large figures/geoglyphs that were carved into the ground between 450-2,000 years ago along the Colorado River. While best viewed…
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Expect beautiful views of the Colorado River and Palo Verde Valley on this ~6-mile trail that starts at the end of the Blythe Intaglios trail. This is a 'Limited Use Area' with no cross-country motorized…
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