Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sacaton, Arizona
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Eloy Canal Trail
The Eloy Canal Trail travels along the edge of the Arizona state water system on dirt roads parallel to the water. There are trails on either side of the water, with many bridges across. Additionally,…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sawtooth Mountain Loop
AZ State Trust permit required. This scenic trail circles around the Sawtooth Mountains. It is on BLM and AZ State Trust and skirts private land. You will experience forests of cholla, saguaro, and large pear…
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Top Of The World
This is a short leisurely cruise through the desert. It is great for beginners, sightseeing, or testing out new parts. Parts of this trail pass through Arizona Trust Land, so a pass is required. The…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Backway to Waterfall
This easy backway to the waterfall trail makes for a fun drive with plenty of stops throughout. Along the way, you will find small and large rock features that will be great for stops for…
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Learn more about Backway to Waterfall
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
North Picacho Mountains Loop
This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some…
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Learn more about North Picacho Mountains Loop
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Peralta road
Peralta road is an easy, graded dirt road. Although the road is not challenging, it still leads to great views and has plenty of turn-offs for dispersed camping. If you are into hiking, this road…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Barnes BLM Inlet
Barnes Rd Entrance to BLM Lands and Trails, Barnes Rd Staging area also here on the right and left side of the trail, lots of room for truck/trailer and unloading. There is a nice view…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Nw2006
Nw2006 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79. This is the main North/South connection between WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster and Box Canyon trails. This dirt trail is wide and suitable for full-size vehicles.…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Desert Valley BLM Inlet
This trail connects Desert Valley Road to numerous BLM trails and to the Vekol Wash, which are popular 4x4, SxS, and horse riding areas. One of the southern forks also leads to The Waterfalls Trail…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Nw2014
Nw2014 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. It connects Box Canyon to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt, small loose…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Haley Hills West Leg
This is a connection that links the Upland BLM Inlet Trail, Booth Hills Trail, and several nearby dirt roads. This makes it possible to get to the Booth Hills trail from Upland Street and vice…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Nw2230
Nw2230 is located to the East of AZ State Route 79 and North of the Box Canyon trail. Coming from Box Canyon, it is a little difficult to find at first because of the dirt…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Bulldog Wash
This trail is just off Ellsworth Road and takes you right to Bulldog Canyon trail. Most of it is a sandy wash that weaves around the Arizona desert. Expect some canyon walls, with one rocky…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nw2233
Nw2233 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This side trail connects Nw2006 to Nw2014 and consists of dirt and small rocks. It is a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Nw2006a
Nw2006a is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This is a side trail to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
First Water Trail
A relatively flat, bumpy trail leads to the First Water Trailhead and access to the beautiful Superstition Wilderness. Four-wheel drive is not required, however, several washes exist on the trail that are prone to drastic…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Side Quest
Side Quest offers one of the most scenic and geologically striking off-road experiences in the Sonoran Desert. This iconic route winds through narrow, rock-walled canyons and broad desert washes, framed by rugged mountains, towering cliffs,…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Power 11
This wide and easily navigable powerline trail offers a smooth ride through the Arizona desert. With gentle, rolling terrain and no major obstacles, it's an ideal route for a relaxed off-road experience. The open path…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Access Junction
Access Junction is a narrow, sandy trail that offers a fun, curvy ride with plenty of twists to keep things interesting. While tight in some sections, the route remains obstacle-free, making it an enjoyable drive…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sawtooth Powerline Trail
This powerline trail provides access to the West Silverbell Mountain Loop from the Sawtooth Mountain Loop. Other side trails give access to the Silverbell Sasco loop as well. This is a massive backcountry area with…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Sw3202
The trail is narrow with few areas to pass. There is a lot of cholla, saguaro, and ocotillo in this area. Spring and fall are great times to do this trail as the desert is…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Monastery Fenceline
The Monastery Fenceline Trail follows a narrow path alongside a fenceline, offering a unique and scenic route. Expect multiple wash crossings that can change conditions after weather events. The trail consists of packed dirt with…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Vekol Wash I-8 Bridge Crossing
This is the leg of the Vekol Wash from Vekol Valley Road, Continuing South, crossing under the I-8 Bridge, and continuing into other trails leading further south; there is also a curve to the west…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Middle Mountain North
Middle Mountain North is a wide, easygoing trail with a smooth, flowy feel, making it a great option for a relaxed off-road drive. While there are no major obstacles, expect some ruts and mild erosion…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Junction to Middle Mountain
This narrow connector trail weaves through dense desert vegetation, including cactus and palo verde, making paint damage a possibility. The terrain is rugged, with ruts, erosion, and off-camber sections that require careful navigation. Ditches along…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Holy Hill
The Holy Hill Trail is a winding, flowy route that keeps drivers engaged with tight turns and narrow sections. Erosion has led to some off-camber stretches, requiring careful navigation in certain areas. The trail weaves…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Silverbell Mountain Loop
Explore a relatively easy trail meandering through quintessential Sonoran Desert landscapes. The trail is mostly smooth and has a good flow to it, with a handful of rockier sections. There are great views of the…
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Total Miles
23.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sonoran Desert 8009
Take Freeman Road exit about 17 miles east of Gila Bend. BLM. Camping is available, but put some distance between yourself and the interstate. It is an easy drive, though clearance is necessary in some…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Reymert Ovens
The Reymert Mine Ovens Trail offers a scenic and moderately adventurous experience, lined with stunning cacti that characterize the Arizona desert landscape. As you navigate through washes, adding some natural variation to the trail. The…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Grumble Wells Road
Grumble Wells Road follows a fenceline through the desert, offering a narrow path at points that requires some maneuvering. While there are no major obstacles, erosion and wash crossings add a bit of challenge to…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Sacaton, Arizona
Eloy Canal Trail
The Eloy Canal Trail travels along the edge of the Arizona state water system on dirt roads parallel to the water. There are trails on either side of the water, with many bridges across. Additionally,…
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Learn more about Eloy Canal Trail
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sawtooth Mountain Loop
AZ State Trust permit required. This scenic trail circles around the Sawtooth Mountains. It is on BLM and AZ State Trust and skirts private land. You will experience forests of cholla, saguaro, and large pear…
Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Loop
Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Loop
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Top Of The World
This is a short leisurely cruise through the desert. It is great for beginners, sightseeing, or testing out new parts. Parts of this trail pass through Arizona Trust Land, so a pass is required. The…
Learn more about Top Of The World
Learn more about Top Of The World
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Backway to Waterfall
This easy backway to the waterfall trail makes for a fun drive with plenty of stops throughout. Along the way, you will find small and large rock features that will be great for stops for…
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Learn more about Backway to Waterfall
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
North Picacho Mountains Loop
This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some…
Learn more about North Picacho Mountains Loop
Learn more about North Picacho Mountains Loop
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Peralta road
Peralta road is an easy, graded dirt road. Although the road is not challenging, it still leads to great views and has plenty of turn-offs for dispersed camping. If you are into hiking, this road…
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Learn more about Peralta road
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Sacaton, Arizona
Eloy Canal Trail
The Eloy Canal Trail travels along the edge of the Arizona state water system on dirt roads parallel to the water. There are trails on either side of the water, with many bridges across. Additionally,…
Learn more about Eloy Canal Trail
Learn more about Eloy Canal Trail
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sawtooth Mountain Loop
AZ State Trust permit required. This scenic trail circles around the Sawtooth Mountains. It is on BLM and AZ State Trust and skirts private land. You will experience forests of cholla, saguaro, and large pear…
Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Loop
Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Loop
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Top Of The World
This is a short leisurely cruise through the desert. It is great for beginners, sightseeing, or testing out new parts. Parts of this trail pass through Arizona Trust Land, so a pass is required. The…
Learn more about Top Of The World
Learn more about Top Of The World
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Backway to Waterfall
This easy backway to the waterfall trail makes for a fun drive with plenty of stops throughout. Along the way, you will find small and large rock features that will be great for stops for…
Learn more about Backway to Waterfall
Learn more about Backway to Waterfall
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
North Picacho Mountains Loop
This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some…
Learn more about North Picacho Mountains Loop
Learn more about North Picacho Mountains Loop
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Barnes BLM Inlet
Barnes Rd Entrance to BLM Lands and Trails, Barnes Rd Staging area also here on the right and left side of the trail, lots of room for truck/trailer and unloading. There is a nice view…
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Learn more about Barnes BLM Inlet
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi