Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Roosevelt, Arizona

The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up towards the end of the trail stating no camping due to a watering hole nearby. When looking south, you do get great views o...
Learn more about FS 83

FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of cattle, so be very aware of your speed. This trail will change with rain as the sides of the wash get washed out. When turning off Highway 1...
Learn more about FS 1738

This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a working ranch, be sure to close them after going through. You will get pin striping on this trail as it is narrow with a...
Learn more about FS 1457

This trail starts as an easy, relatively flat track through low desert scrub heading toward Roosevelt Lake. The surface is rocky and bumpy but not overly technical, with a few dispersed camp spots along the way. As you continue, you’ll get fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The t...
Learn more about Armer Gulch - FS 663

This trail begins by following along Connor Wash on a rocky but relatively wide road lined with desert vegetation. The route stays mostly level at first, with a few small dips in and out of sandy washes. As you continue, the trail gradually climbs up onto a ridge, offering scenic views of Angel Wing...
Learn more about Connor Wash - FS 110

This two-track branches off Connor Wash and climbs up onto the ridge with a moderately rocky ascent out of the wash. Along the climb, a few washouts create mild off-camber sections, but nothing overly difficult. The road transitions into a wider shelf road as you gain elevation, offering beautiful v...
Learn more about FS 241

This easy two-track starts out crossing flat desert terrain on the mesa, gradually winding back toward the mountains. There are several excellent, flat camp spots along the route with wide open 360-degree views, especially looking north and east toward the Sierra Anchas and the Salome Wilderness. As...
Learn more about Connor Canyon - FS 97C

This trail starts out as a fairly easy track, though tight vegetation quickly lines the corridor. Within the first 0.1 miles, look for an old stone building on the right. As you head north, you’ll be treated to beautiful views of the canyons ahead, including a stunning section where the trail skirts...
Learn more about Parker Creek - FS 243/3294

This rocky and bumpy trail offers dispersed camping options scattered all along the route, making it easy to find a scenic spot to settle in. Tight brush crowds both sides of the road, so expect some classic Arizona pinstriping as you make your way through. Along the drive, you’ll be treated to beau...
Learn more about FS 1430

This tight trail descends gradually toward the edge of the lake, with a few dips in and out of washes along the way. The route is mostly straightforward but consistently rocky and bumpy, making high clearance necessary. Dense, tight vegetation lines the trail and will almost certainly result in some...
Learn more about FS 1730

This trail is a mix of rocky and sandy two-track that passes through a small wash early on, with very little elevation change along the route. A few good dispersed camping spots are scattered along the trail, and you’ll have great views of Aztec Peak and the Angel Wings rock formation high on the ri...
Learn more about FS 1494

This trail begins as a wide, open dirt road heading toward Roosevelt Lake, with several excellent camp spots along the way that can easily accommodate larger groups of 6 to 8 rigs. The road stays relatively wide and easy for most of the route, though a few washouts create mild off-camber sections. A...
Learn more about FS 227

This tight, overgrown trail winds through dense vegetation that narrows the corridor and will likely cause some pinstriping. The road is consistently bumpy with scattered rocks and washouts, making high clearance necessary. A few dispersed camp spots are dotted along the route as it gradually descen...
Learn more about FS 273

This rocky two-track begins by passing through an old ranch area before continuing into a dense saguaro forest. The trail features some tight sections from vegetation, washouts, and follows what is essentially a very mild shelf road along the side of the mountain. While the exposure is limited due t...
Learn more about FS 45

The historic Apache Trail, also known as Highway 88, now reopened after years of closure due to rockslides, is a must-drive route rich in Arizona history and stunning desert scenery. Over 100 years old, this scenic byway offers a more direct and visually rewarding path to Apache Lake, bypassing the ...
Learn more about Apache Trail

This tight, lightly traveled trail winds through overgrown vegetation and feels seldom used, with brush crowding the corridor for much of the drive. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful, massive saguaros and catch great views of Roosevelt Lake in the distance. The route eventually dead-e...
Learn more about FS 1772

This is a fun little trail off of Apache Trail that takes you to the Apache Lake Marina. The road is narrow and goes through a sandy wash. Watch out for wild animals, as there are deer, big horn sheep, and javalina in the area. There are a lot of blind corners, so be cautious. Fun alternative way to...
Learn more about 79C

A-Cross Road is an easy and highly scenic 25-mile route north of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, making it an excellent option for beginners, overland travelers, and scenic drivers looking to explore the Arizona backcountry. Starting near State Route 188 on the west, this graded dirt road winds eastward th...
Learn more about A-Cross Road

This rocky, bumpy two-track begins with a steady climb up a saguaro-covered hillside, with several great camp spots offering beautiful views along the way. About 0.2 miles in, keep an eye out on the right for a unique crested saguaro. As you continue climbing, the trail opens up onto a large plateau...
Learn more about FS 1079

This easy two-track features mostly smooth terrain with a few mild washouts that create occasional off-camber sections. There are several good dispersed camp spots along the road, making it a nice option for a quiet overnight stay. Some tighter stretches of palo verde line the trail and may leave yo...
Learn more about Bar Eleven Road - FS 1073

The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up towards the end of the trail stating no camping due to a watering hole nearby. When looking south, you do get great views o...
Learn more about FS 83

FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of cattle, so be very aware of your speed. This trail will change with rain as the sides of the wash get washed out. When turning off Highway 1...
Learn more about FS 1738

This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a working ranch, be sure to close them after going through. You will get pin striping on this trail as it is narrow with a...
Learn more about FS 1457

This trail starts as an easy, relatively flat track through low desert scrub heading toward Roosevelt Lake. The surface is rocky and bumpy but not overly technical, with a few dispersed camp spots along the way. As you continue, you’ll get fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The t...
Learn more about Armer Gulch - FS 663

The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up towards the end of the trail stating no camping due to a watering hole nearby. When looking south, you do get great views o...
Learn more about FS 83

FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of cattle, so be very aware of your speed. This trail will change with rain as the sides of the wash get washed out. When turning off Highway 1...
Learn more about FS 1738

This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a working ranch, be sure to close them after going through. You will get pin striping on this trail as it is narrow with a...
Learn more about FS 1457

This trail starts as an easy, relatively flat track through low desert scrub heading toward Roosevelt Lake. The surface is rocky and bumpy but not overly technical, with a few dispersed camp spots along the way. As you continue, you’ll get fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The t...
Learn more about Armer Gulch - FS 663