Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Salome, Arizona
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Donna's Overlook
This trail starts off of I-10, continuing through the desert to someone pretty fun climb that gets you on top of a ridge where you work your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hovatter Road
This road leads out from the town of Salome to where all the trails are. It is a graded dirt road that passes by a mining operation. Typical desert plants of Saguaro, Ocotillo, Palo Verde…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Just for Fun
This trail meanders through the lowlands in the desert, then climbs to 2090 feet in elevation at the highest point. We named this trail just for fun because we take trails to see where they…
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Learn more about Just for Fun
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Northview
The Northview Trail begins at a historic mine scrape, offering a glimpse into the area's mining past. As you progress, you'll pass through tailings left behind from mining activities, adding a unique historical touch to…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hillbilly 1
This trail winds through the Little Harquahala Mountains, starting from I-10, and ending near the town of Vicksburg on Hwy 60. It was given its name because of the hills and valleys you go up…
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Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Get ready for a ride full of whoops and wash crossings that'll have you laughing (or swearing) as you bounce through the desert. It's perfect for those who enjoy a little bump and grind on…
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Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Network
The Network Trail begins with a narrow path that requires careful maneuvering, but soon opens up to a larger network of trails, offering a mix of exploration and open space. Along the way, you'll encounter…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Black Rock Trail
A scenic trail that cuts almost straight from Hillbilly around to Hovatter-Hope Road. Parts are rocky, parts are sandy, typical desert trail. There are lots of flora and fauna to see on the route, as…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Up Over
This is a scenic trail that goes up and over the mountains. Very narrow and not recommended for anything over 60 inches wide. High clearance and 4 wheel drive recommended as well. There are rocky…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
McReynolds Cutthrough
The McReynolds Trail begins with a narrow section that requires careful navigation, with brush and creosote adding to the desert charm. You may encounter some paint damage from vegetation along the path, but it only…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mine Camp
The Mine Camp Trail offers an adventurous journey that becomes rougher as you progress. Starting off manageable, the terrain gradually increases in difficulty with sections of erosion, water damage, and paint damage from overgrown brush.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Round the Mountain Trail
This loop goes around part of the Little Harquahala Mountain range. It goes through part of the Bonanza Mine with no barricades. You'll see many Saguaro cacti, Ocotillo cacti, Cholla gardens, and other desert flora--plenty…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nose Dive
This route takes you from the base of Harquahala Peak to the town of Wenden AZ. There is some fun scenery, lots of quick paced desert trail, and then past a few farm fields on…
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Total Miles
24.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Washy Trail
This trail has a lot of shallow wash crossings. It runs along the high-power lines down towards I-10 and the Arizona canal. There are great views of the mountains and rock formations as you head…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Twin Peaks View
The Twin Peaks View trail starts off with a manageable ride but becomes rougher as you progress, with rocky sections that challenge your vehicle's handling. Along the way, you'll encounter wash crossings that add an…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Narrow Cutoff
The Narrow Cutoff trail lives up to its name with narrow passages that will damage the paint on your rig. Expect guaranteed paint damage from encroaching brush along the route, which does nothing to add…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail to Hope
This trail is a very scenic way to Hope from Salome, Arizona. The terrain is mostly flat with the usual desert plants. There are Saguaro cacti and gardens of Cholla cacti as you ride. The…
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Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sidewinder
A fun trail that meanders through the landscape. The scenery is reminiscent of Western movies. There are lots of Saguaro cactus, some Ocotillo cactus, and gardens of Jumping Cholla cactus to see. The trail goes…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pipeline to Nosedive
The Pipeline to Nosedive trail is a straightforward, one-lane route that offers a relaxed ride through the desert. While there are no obstacles to worry about, you'll encounter sections shaped by erosion, which add character…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Burro Run (HS10Q)
This trail is a downhill run towards NoseDive from HS23Q. The trail runs through Saguaro, Cholla, and other kinds of cactus. There are also Palo Verde trees all around. This is a scenic flat trail…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
HS23Q
This trail starts out at Nose Dive and heads East. It is a desert road through the typical Palo Verde, Saguaro cactus, and other desert plants. This is a one-way road out and back. There…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
HS58n to HS70m
This trail is a very scenic route between Sore Finger Road and several connecting trails. You will see plenty of desert plants like Saguaro cactus, Cholla cactus, Ocotillo. The views of Sore Fingers Peak is…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Speedboat Twelve Pack
The Speedboat Twelve Pack trail offers a dynamic ride with whoops and ditches that keep things exciting without being overly technical. While there's some erosion to navigate, the trail features no major obstacles, making it…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
HS36P
Start this trail from Nose Dive and turn East on HS39P. Follow it through the cactus gardens to HS46P and turn right. Continue to the y intersection with HS36P and turn right. Continue until you…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Valley Run
This trail cuts across the valley running through washes and flat land to Sore Finger Road. This trail offers beautiful landscapes, desert plants, and views of the mountains and rock hills. There are many trails…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Roundabout (HS44P)
This trail loops through the cactus and trees up to a mine site. It gains in elevation up at the top to 2129 feet giving a great view of the valley below. Take a minute…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pipeline to I-10
This route will take you from Nosedive to Interstate 10. High-clearance vehicles and 4X4s will have no problems. Wet conditions will require four-wheel drive. This ride will offer a variety of desert vegetation and Saguaro…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cut Across
The climb up on this trail is rocky and narrow with a quick turn on the way up. This trail starts at HS44P, the Socorro Mine, and goes down to HS38P. It is accessible from…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bush Wacker
Where this trail starts, it only looks like tire tracks in the desert. It has not been used much, but this made for a fun ride. There are lots of wash crossings. May be able…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hard Times (HS43P)
This trail climbs up from NoseDive into the canyon to an elevation of 2144 feet. Entering a mine site and descending back down to HS49P. The views from the top of the hill at the…
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Learn more about Hard Times (HS43P)
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Salome, Arizona
Donna's Overlook
This trail starts off of I-10, continuing through the desert to someone pretty fun climb that gets you on top of a ridge where you work your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three…
Learn more about Donna's Overlook
Learn more about Donna's Overlook
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hovatter Road
This road leads out from the town of Salome to where all the trails are. It is a graded dirt road that passes by a mining operation. Typical desert plants of Saguaro, Ocotillo, Palo Verde…
Learn more about Hovatter Road
Learn more about Hovatter Road
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Just for Fun
This trail meanders through the lowlands in the desert, then climbs to 2090 feet in elevation at the highest point. We named this trail just for fun because we take trails to see where they…
Learn more about Just for Fun
Learn more about Just for Fun
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Northview
The Northview Trail begins at a historic mine scrape, offering a glimpse into the area's mining past. As you progress, you'll pass through tailings left behind from mining activities, adding a unique historical touch to…
Learn more about Northview
Learn more about Northview
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hillbilly 1
This trail winds through the Little Harquahala Mountains, starting from I-10, and ending near the town of Vicksburg on Hwy 60. It was given its name because of the hills and valleys you go up…
Learn more about Hillbilly 1
Learn more about Hillbilly 1
Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Get ready for a ride full of whoops and wash crossings that'll have you laughing (or swearing) as you bounce through the desert. It's perfect for those who enjoy a little bump and grind on…
Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Salome, Arizona
Hovatter Road
This road leads out from the town of Salome to where all the trails are. It is a graded dirt road that passes by a mining operation. Typical desert plants of Saguaro, Ocotillo, Palo Verde…
Learn more about Hovatter Road
Learn more about Hovatter Road
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Just for Fun
This trail meanders through the lowlands in the desert, then climbs to 2090 feet in elevation at the highest point. We named this trail just for fun because we take trails to see where they…
Learn more about Just for Fun
Learn more about Just for Fun
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Northview
The Northview Trail begins at a historic mine scrape, offering a glimpse into the area's mining past. As you progress, you'll pass through tailings left behind from mining activities, adding a unique historical touch to…
Learn more about Northview
Learn more about Northview
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Get ready for a ride full of whoops and wash crossings that'll have you laughing (or swearing) as you bounce through the desert. It's perfect for those who enjoy a little bump and grind on…
Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Network
The Network Trail begins with a narrow path that requires careful maneuvering, but soon opens up to a larger network of trails, offering a mix of exploration and open space. Along the way, you'll encounter…
Learn more about Network
Learn more about Network
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Black Rock Trail
A scenic trail that cuts almost straight from Hillbilly around to Hovatter-Hope Road. Parts are rocky, parts are sandy, typical desert trail. There are lots of flora and fauna to see on the route, as…
Learn more about Black Rock Trail
Learn more about Black Rock Trail
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi