Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Strawberry, Arizona

This dirt trail connects the small mountain towns of Pine and Strawberry. It starts smoothly from Pine but is a series of switchbacks gaining some elevation. There is a popular hiking trail a quarter mile…
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This trail is quite rutted. Evidence of large machinery recently grading the trail was apparent, and lots of rocks lined each side of the trail. This area can get pretty muddy in spring and after…
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This trail starts with a large mud puddle right at the entrance that can become treacherous after recent rain or snow, though there is usually a drive-around. Beyond that, it's mostly a dirt road with…
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Stay left after crossing the cattle guard and head toward the big open meadow as this forest road begins. The trail is mostly easy dirt with a few washouts and scattered rocks that make for…
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This generally easy dirt trail leads to the Twin Buttes hiking trailhead. There is a pull-out parking area that can accommodate about five cars. This area is open range, and the trail passes next to…
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This service road connects to a small network of trails along the rim and is generally easy, though consistently rough. The surface is rutted and rocky, creating a bumpy ride with occasional off-camber sections from…
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This trail serves as an entry point from the highway into a network of connecting roads leading up to the rim. The route is mostly an easy dirt two-track winding through a peaceful forest, with…
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This trail connects Highway 87 with Highway 260. Starting from the south side of this trail, the first half mile is where all of the more difficult rocks will be. All are 5 inches and…
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This road connects 607A and 608 and features a rutted, uneven surface as it gradually climbs in elevation. While generally passable for most high-clearance vehicles, the terrain can be rough in spots. There are several…
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This trail starts by dropping down an embankment through the forest before leveling out and winding its way toward the edge of the Mogollon Rim. It then begins climbing again, with the road cut into…
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This trail starts a bit rutted and rocky, but quickly smooths out into a fairly easy dirt road as it winds through the forest. There are several nice dispersed camp spots along the way, making…
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This trail starts very rutted, creating an uneven and bumpy ride right from the beginning. As you continue, the road smooths out in sections but still winds through tighter tree corridors that can feel narrow…
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This trail starts very rocky with long slab rock ledges running across the road, creating an uneven and bumpy surface right from the beginning. After the initial stretch, it transitions into a smoother but still…
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This trail starts about 3 miles in from where Rim Rd 300 begins off of HWY N 87. The first 6 miles of the trail are on a well-maintained dirt road that is easy to…
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This rocky dirt road begins with a climb right out of the gate, featuring some washouts and uneven terrain early on. As you continue, the route gains and loses elevation frequently, with several steep climbs…
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Forest Service Road 9361Q is just over a mile long and winds through the pines of the Coconino National Forest. The trail begins with a fairly rocky section, featuring large flat rocks and a few…
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This rocky two-track heads out toward the edge of the rim, starting with sections of exposed rock in the road that are manageable but uneven. About half a mile in, the trail becomes much rockier…
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Forest Service Road 9361A stretches just over 2 miles and runs south along the Mogollon Rim. The trail begins as an easy drive, passing Sandrock Draw Tank, where you may encounter mud holes after recent…
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Deceivingly, this trail runs above Corduroy Wash up in the trees. The trail is narrower, with pullouts for oncoming vehicles to pass. Several excellent, large, open, dispersed campsites are tucked in the shade of the…
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Forest Service Road 9367B is just under 1.5 miles long and begins near Sandrock Tank. The trail starts fairly rutted, with sections that can become quite muddy after precipitation. As you continue, the route descends…
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Forest Service Road 9K is approximately one mile long and travels north to south through open meadows. Early on, you'll pass through a gate that must be closed behind you. Beyond the gate, the trail…
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Forest Service Road 9366F is just under 2 miles long and begins right off Highway 260. The trail starts with a stretch of deep ruts that can become a muddy mess after any precipitation, extending…
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This 2.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Fossil Creek to the Irving Trailhead. There are several parking areas along this trail. Parking in these areas requires a permit from 1 April to 1 October. The…
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This trail is big rig-friendly. This is a nicely maintained wider dirt road with many large campsites to choose from. The trail connects to the main Highway 87 and ends at a network of trails.…
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Forest Service Road 9362K is just over a mile long and begins off Highway 260. As you head southwest, the trail starts relatively easy, with scattered rocks and small ruts along the way. As you…
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This 9.8-mile point-to-point trail runs along power lines on the Mongollon Mesa. Enjoy great views of the Coconino Forest and the Fossil Spring Wilderness area. This trail does become muddy during the winter and spring…
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This is a nice wide dirt trail that shows regular signs of maintenance and a road grader. Access to this trail is from the main highway. A gate at the entrance can be seasonally closed…
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This is a lovely, mostly graded dirt road that connects from Highway 89 over to the Hicks/Duncan Trail. There are a plethora of large open flat campsites to choose from, particularly on either end of…
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Forest Service Road 9E is just over 1.5 miles long and provides an easy connection between Highway 260 and Forest Service Road 9D. The trail surface is primarily dirt with minor ruts and a few…
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This is a bumpy, rocky, rutted-out trail. This trail is on the shorter side, but it is primarily a rock garden. And when it's not a rock garden, it's full of old muddy ruts. Generally,…
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