Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Safford, Arizona

Trail Sa1070 starts off Airport Road, just past the cattle guard, and runs north. The surface is mostly dirt and gravel, with some overgrown sections that may cause light pinstriping. The trail features plenty of small inclines and descents, but nothing technical—making it a fun and beginner-friendl...
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Trail Sa1073 is a connector trail within the system. It can be run southbound for a beautiful view of Mount Graham. The northern end terminates at a private property locked gate, while the southern end connects to Airport Road. Along the route, you’ll pass a large water tank and power lines. The tra...
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Sa1075 begins on the east side of Sa1074 and runs south as an out-and-back trail, ending at private property. The sandy gravel road offers beautiful views of Mount Graham to the south. The trail is mostly flat but can be tricky to navigate due to overgrowth, green grass, and pinstripe hazards, espec...
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Trail SA1069 begins at the end of SA1070 and serves as a connector track within this trail network, leading to the northernmost point in the system. The trail surface starts as rocky gravel and transitions into larger rocks as you progress. It’s a single-vehicle-wide route suitable for 2WD in dry co...
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Trail Sa1061 begins off Sa1059 and runs as an out-and-back dirt route across open desert. There are a few campsites on the west side of the trail, marked with camp rings. The route includes minor washouts that are easy to navigate, with nothing technical. The trail runs alongside a landfill that bor...
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Trail Sa1068 is a point-to-point route running along a fence line and connecting Sa1069 and Sa1071 within the trail system. The trail is overgrown in sections, so pinstripes are likely, with possible light underbody contact. It offers scenic views of Mount Graham, as well as views of the nearby mine...
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Trail Sa1074 is a point-to-point route beginning at Sa1073 and running east. It ends at a private property fence line and connects to Sa1075. Near the east end, there is a large washout. It’s easy to navigate around, but you’ll need to pay attention as you approach it. The trail is mostly a wide gra...
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Tail Sa1067 begins off Sa1068 and immediately requires navigating down into a wash and back out over large gravel rocks. This is primarily a wash road, and you can clearly see that the route is shaped by the natural flow of water toward the creek. Not advisable in heavy rain. This area is prone to f...
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Trail Sa1071 is a challenging point-to-point route that eventually ends at Sa1071A. This trail is rough, fully natural, and extremely overgrown—it appears it hasn’t seen regular travel in many years. Expect full-size trees, rocks, and thick shrubs blocking portions of the trail. In many places, the ...
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Zsa1259 is a section of powerline road featuring a “rollercoaster” style route with lots of bumps and whoops—take it slow, as hitting the bottoms of the hills too fast can damage your vehicle. The trail offers scenic views of Mount Graham, Weber Peak, and the nearby mine. This short section connects...
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Sa1065 starts at Sa1059 and runs north-south as a natural gravel trail. It offers scenic views of Mount Graham to the south, Weber Peak to the north, and a nearby mine. The trail is very natural, so pay close attention to the tracks, you can get off course quickly. The north half becomes heavily ove...
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Trail Sa1059 begins off Sa1067 and runs north to south along a fairly primitive route. The trail is overgrown in sections, with a few larger gravel rocks, but remains easy to navigate overall. Running south offers scenic views of Mount Graham. Expect pinstripes along the sides and possible light bel...
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This is a short route on a partly graded road that will take you to the CCC Camp that was occupied from 1935-36. This route on the map is very straightforward and the scenery is fantastic. It looks like there is some BLM construction or grading activities along the way, so this route may change in t...
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Trail Sa1072 is a point-to-point connector trail with a rocky gravel surface. Expect overgrown vegetation causing pinstripes along the sides and occasional belly scrapes. The route follows along a private property fence line for much of its length. The trail crosses a highly overgrown wash that appe...
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Ss1006 begins at either Ss1004 or Ss1009. This trail is a sandy gravel trail that starts narrow and runs through overgrown creosote. You’ll notice nearby playground areas where offroad vehicles tackle short, steep desert sand hill climbs. Recommend High-clearance; 2WD and 4WD vehicles are capable. A...
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Trail Ss1009 is a connector sandy gravel trail with a wide, smooth track. It begins at the train tracks off Ss1016, near one of the many 4x4/SxS play areas. Expect several gentle gravel hill climbs and descents. Trail passes through an open, broken gate and then follows parallel to Ss1007 and passes...
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BLM SS1020 starts at BLM SS1019 and runs east and west along the Gas line above the wash. This trail is a great Connector trail and another way to skirt around the washes if they should become flooded. This is another trail much less likely to become flooded. The trail has some ruts and small draina...
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The trail begins at the cemetery on a gravel road lined with desert creosote, offering northern views of the Mine and Slaughter Mountain. After a red gate—which should remain closed—the trail becomes more natural with larger river rocks and smooth stones. High clearance 2WD is sufficient, and while ...
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Trail Ss1025 begins off Highway 70 near San Jose, Arizona, climbing a short shelf road before transitioning into an easy gravel route across the desert toward Hakel Road. The trail isn’t technical, but the shelf section right off the highway is narrow — watch carefully for oncoming traffic since the...
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Trail Ss1010 follows the powerline from the start, climbing small, gentle gravel hills lined with creosote and yucca. There is one gate along the way. Please keep the gate closed. Expect a few bumps and ruts. Keep your speed in check; these bumps are small and hidden, and may cause damage. Great are...
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Trail Sa1070 starts off Airport Road, just past the cattle guard, and runs north. The surface is mostly dirt and gravel, with some overgrown sections that may cause light pinstriping. The trail features plenty of small inclines and descents, but nothing technical—making it a fun and beginner-friendl...
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Trail Sa1073 is a connector trail within the system. It can be run southbound for a beautiful view of Mount Graham. The northern end terminates at a private property locked gate, while the southern end connects to Airport Road. Along the route, you’ll pass a large water tank and power lines. The tra...
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Sa1075 begins on the east side of Sa1074 and runs south as an out-and-back trail, ending at private property. The sandy gravel road offers beautiful views of Mount Graham to the south. The trail is mostly flat but can be tricky to navigate due to overgrowth, green grass, and pinstripe hazards, espec...
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Trail SA1069 begins at the end of SA1070 and serves as a connector track within this trail network, leading to the northernmost point in the system. The trail surface starts as rocky gravel and transitions into larger rocks as you progress. It’s a single-vehicle-wide route suitable for 2WD in dry co...
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Trail Sa1070 starts off Airport Road, just past the cattle guard, and runs north. The surface is mostly dirt and gravel, with some overgrown sections that may cause light pinstriping. The trail features plenty of small inclines and descents, but nothing technical—making it a fun and beginner-friendl...
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Trail Sa1073 is a connector trail within the system. It can be run southbound for a beautiful view of Mount Graham. The northern end terminates at a private property locked gate, while the southern end connects to Airport Road. Along the route, you’ll pass a large water tank and power lines. The tra...
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Sa1075 begins on the east side of Sa1074 and runs south as an out-and-back trail, ending at private property. The sandy gravel road offers beautiful views of Mount Graham to the south. The trail is mostly flat but can be tricky to navigate due to overgrowth, green grass, and pinstripe hazards, espec...
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Trail SA1069 begins at the end of SA1070 and serves as a connector track within this trail network, leading to the northernmost point in the system. The trail surface starts as rocky gravel and transitions into larger rocks as you progress. It’s a single-vehicle-wide route suitable for 2WD in dry co...
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