Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Superior, Arizona

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
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A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Just outside of Superior, Arizona, you can experience some Wild West, Wyatt Earp lore. The legendary cowboy was involved in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Multiple movies have been made about him, but I bet you have not heard of Mattie Earp. This trail will take you to the gravesite of Matt...
Learn more about Historic Pinal Cemetery Trail

A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the end of the road "Ridgeline Bat Cave" (included in the Minor Trails file) then hike down the small wash to a big wash. Hi...
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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 route provides excellent views of the surrounding mountains, g...
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This bypass branches directly off the popular Montana Mountain Loop, providing a scenic and engaging connector route to the backside of Queen Valley within the Tonto National Forest. This trail is an exceptional training ground for novice off-roaders looking to advance their technical driving skills...
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This trail consists of dirt and rock. It is on the BLM side and borders Arizona State Trust Land. It connects the main East and West arteries to a small wash. When guided, travelling West in the wash will bring you to an open gate to Arizoa State Trust Land. Note: Arizona State Trust Land requires a...
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This is a small wash consisting of dirt and rock. There are a few low-hanging trees and a landslide from the adjacent cliff partially blocking the wash. Mid-size and full-size vehicles can still pass, with pinstriping being inevitable. Traveling East will keep you on BLM and bring you to a well-grad...
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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, and an abundance of desert flora and fauna. It's a favorite...
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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 single track with places to pass. Pinstriping is possible for full-size vehicles. One bar of Verizon LTE service was avai...
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This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
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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 small rocks. It is wide and suitable for full-size vehicles. One bar of Verizon LTE service was available.
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This is a main North/South trail through Arizona State Trust Land connecting Upper Woodpecker to WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster. This is a wide dirt road suitable for 2WD vehicles with plenty of room to pass. Large campsites are present off this road. Arizona State Trust Land requires a permit. An individ...
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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 bike play area. The trail is a mix of single track and wash. Not suitable for full-size vehicles. Pinstriping is imminent and lo...
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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 rocks, and minor ruts. Full-size vehicles are susceptible to pinstriping. One bar of Verizon LTE service was...
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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. There are plenty of large campsites suitable for large trailers and RVs on the sides. ...
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Whitlow Ranch is an easy trail with great views of the mountains and the surrounding desert. There are a lot of wild animals in this area, giving you the chance to see deer, coyotes, javelina, tarantulas, and Gila monsters. Some of the trail is only wide enough for one vehicle, but there are areas t...
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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 ends at a trailhead for miles of great hiking. The trailhead has a restroom, but it can be crowded.
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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 blooming and the temperatures are a lot cooler. There are a lot of views in this area of the surrounding buttes. You will get so...
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The historic Apache Trail, also known as Highway 88, now reopened after years of closure due to rockslides, is a must-drive route rich in Arizona history and stunning desert scenery. Over 100 years old, this scenic byway offers a more direct and visually rewarding path to Apache Lake, bypassing the ...
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Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon

A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Just outside of Superior, Arizona, you can experience some Wild West, Wyatt Earp lore. The legendary cowboy was involved in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Multiple movies have been made about him, but I bet you have not heard of Mattie Earp. This trail will take you to the gravesite of Matt...
Learn more about Historic Pinal Cemetery Trail

A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the end of the road "Ridgeline Bat Cave" (included in the Minor Trails file) then hike down the small wash to a big wash. Hi...
Learn more about Pucker Ridge Bat Cave

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it is usually only the outflow from the Superior wastewater treatment plant. Do not worry--no odor. Look east of Superior to ...
Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon

A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across the road to Silver King Road. You will pass Imerys Perlite USA. They mine and process perlite. Th...
Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View

Just outside of Superior, Arizona, you can experience some Wild West, Wyatt Earp lore. The legendary cowboy was involved in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Multiple movies have been made about him, but I bet you have not heard of Mattie Earp. This trail will take you to the gravesite of Matt...
Learn more about Historic Pinal Cemetery Trail

A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the end of the road "Ridgeline Bat Cave" (included in the Minor Trails file) then hike down the small wash to a big wash. Hi...
Learn more about Pucker Ridge Bat Cave