Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Scenic, Arizona

Elbow Canyon Road-Mohave County 229-BLM1042 is an 11-mile straight-through trail that is ideal for most stock 4x4 vehicles with high clearance and is rated 3 of 10. From Scenic, Arizona Elbow Canyon rises 4600 feet…
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The trail starts from a huge wash on the North side of Interstate 15. After the first climb, there will be beautiful views where it will connect up to the Three Corners trail. The rating…
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The Bunkerville Choo Choo trail runs along the Virgin Mountain foothills. As you travel along the washes and mountain ridges, be on the lookout for cattle, as this is free range land. Along the way…
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7.5 miles of sandy bottom and high bank turns, the path is constantly changing with the rigs, wind, and rain it sees. Run it at speed or just cruse through and enjoy the scenery. One…
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This is a fun and very scenic route from Beaver Dam, Arizona, to Caliente, Nevada that is 100% dirt and a perfect mix of fast open desert, twisty mountain roads, and a lot of elevation…
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This dirt road cuts across the desert and connects to several other trails in the area. This route is pretty rocky and bumpy, with several rough washboard sections. It ends/starts just West of the Beaver…
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Many have heard of the movie Thelma and Louise. Come see the jump site and some surrounding additions to the adjacent fence. This is a fun, easy trail that can be added to a visit…
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This trail starts at the four-way intersection of Lime Kiln Canyon, CR 101 and BLM 1041. Head north from this intersection on BLM 1041. This part of the route is a dirt road that winds…
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This short trip offers great views of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona. Behind these towns, you will see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. There is a bench along the way to sit…
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As you start on the trail, a wide panorama of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona, makes a beautiful view. Behind these townships, you can see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. Many short…
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This is a pretty easy route that can be ridden on an ATV or a 4WD. There are a couple of challenging hills but it's a good beginner route with an experienced guide. This trail…
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This route features varied terrain, hill climbs, rocks, gravel and sand. This trail covers a good portion of the area and includes a mix of nearly paved quality gravel roads, two-track Jeep/SxS and single track.…
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Stone Cabin to Jacobs Well (Black Rock Road 1004) is a 9.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Mohave County, Arizona. This is a little-used section of Black Rock Road that connects Elbow…
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Starting on Cabin Canyon Road, turn on Hen Springs Road. This road quickly becomes a one-lane trail. As you climb up and around the mountainous terrain, you will be surrounded by the Virgin Mountains. The…
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This trail is a combination of the westward extension of the Old Mormon Wagon Trail from Beaver Dam Wash as well as the extension of the Powerline Road that runs east of the wash. The…
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This trail climbs 2000 feet in elevation, as you move across the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument and through the Paiute Wilderness towards Black Rock Mountain, elevation 7365 feet. After crossing the top of the mountains,…
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While most washes have fun names or names of the water flow that made them, this one is named after the family that tragically lost their lives where the Old Mormon Wagon Trail intersects this…
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Jacobs Well to Brumley Well (County 101) is a 6.0-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Mohave County, Arizona. The trail is a major access route within the Grand Canyon- Parashant National Monument.…
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It may be labeled Hwy 101 on the map, but this is a long way from the Pacific Coast Highway. This mostly graded dirt road begins in the east in the beautiful high plains and…
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This is a short but fun and scenic side trail. On some mapping programs, it may be called Sidewinder Road. It can be accessed from two directions, but the best way is to head west…
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This is a portion of the old Mormon wagon trail that was first mapped in 1847. The early pioneers were seeking a route to modern southern California to provide a means of gathering needed goods…
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This is both a fun and useful trail for traversing the desert area north of Beaver Dam. One end connects just above the Beaver Dam Wash and the other end goes up on the mountain…
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This scenic trail weaves its way up, over, through the Beaver Dam Mountain Wilderness. It's easy enough for most 2WD, although the trail is unmaintained after rain or winter conditions. One or two very small…
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Starting at the four-way intersection, head east on BLM 101/Cottonwood Ridge. This trail will run next to the Cottonwood wash, with mountains on both sides that are full of black boulders and a mix of…
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This trail starts at the Bunkerville Choo Choo Trail at the Nickle Creek Wash. The trail will head up into the mountain and follow the wash, either directly in the wash or alongside it. The…
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This is a one way, in-and-out trail through the Gold Butte National Monument. The trail passes several park highlights including; Whitney Pockets, the Devil's Throat sinkhole and the Little Finland area. The trail is an…
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This power line road has a few class 3 places but is mostly a class 2 route. The trail is good for Jeep, 4x4 trucks, or SXS. When you get to Double Negative, you're about…
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Toquop Access Road is a rocky, slow-going trail that winds through remote desert terrain. The route is rocky and uneven, requiring patience and careful navigation. Loose stones and rough patches make for a technical ride,…
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Waterline Road-BLM30095 is a 2.8-mile point-to-point single-track trail within the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area. It is rated 3 of 10 as it is not maintained by the BLM. The trail connects BLM30086 with…
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This dirt road cuts across the desert and connects to several other trails in the area. Nothing too challenging to note, but this trail is pretty rocky and bumpy. Scenic desert landscape in every direction.…
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