Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Tonto Village, Arizona

This long, dusty trail cuts through the ponderosa pines and junipers common in the shadow of the Mogollon Rim. The main road is well graded and free of obstacles. There are several offshoots if you are looking for a minor challenge. As this trail lowers in elevation, you'll come to Diamond Point Loo...
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

This dirt road features several dispersed camp spots along the route and leads out to a beautiful campsite with great views over the rim at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple large puddle sections that can become very challenging after rain or snow, though there are usually a few driv...
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

This maintained, graded dirt road leads back to the beautiful Knoll Lake and Knoll Lake Campground. The drive is mostly smooth and easy, though there are a few slightly rutted and bumpy sections along with occasional exposed rocks. Dispersed camp spots can be found along the route, making it a conve...
Learn more about Knoll Lake - FS 295E

This rocky and sandy two-track runs parallel to the rim, winding its way through a forest of large ponderosa pines. The trail features a few small rock ledges and becomes overgrown in sections, giving it a lightly traveled feel. As you continue, the road gradually narrows and becomes less defined be...
Learn more about FS 9708J

This open dirt road starts fairly level and easy, with a few camp spots along the way. As you continue, you’ll encounter some exposed rock and small ledges, but nothing overly difficult. The trail winds through the forest with beautiful views, passing a small pond before gradually descending toward ...
Learn more about FS 9708H

This trail starts as a wide but rocky two-track that weaves its way back into a forest of Ponderosa Pines. The route gradually loses elevation as you head toward the rim, with a mix of rocky and occasional sandy sections along the way. The road eventually dead-ends just short of the rim, but still o...
Learn more about FS 9708G

This wide, graded dirt road leads out to Promontory Butte and offers a very easy, scenic drive through a Ponderosa Pine forest. There are plenty of dispersed camp spots along the way, with only a few washouts creating mild dips in the road. The surface is mostly dirt with a few sandy sections. As yo...
Learn more about Promontory Butte - FS 410

This wide dirt road appears to have been maintained at one point, but is now fairly rutted with frequent washouts and rolling dips that make for an uneven drive. There are plenty of spur roads and dispersed camping options along the way, offering lots of places to explore or set up camp. The trail p...
Learn more about Knoll Ridge - FS 295

***Area can have many spots that vary on needing to be street legal or not to ride on. Verify with USFS if not street legal on new changes*** This route can be dusty with heavy traffic and changes with the summer monsoon storms and winter snowpack. Keep in mind that this route does get frequent heav...
Learn more about Dye Loop

This is a great trail! You can take your time to enjoy the scenery or drive quickly to reach your destination. The road is mostly gravel and dirt, with some deep ruts and mud towards the end. Getting here is easy;the trail is just off Rim Road West from Highway 87. There aren't many camping spots, b...
Learn more about Battleground Ridge

Very scenic drive with a great view and access to the nice creek to cool off in on hot days. This trail is very mild and friendly to all high clearance vehicles up to the first water crossing, although it would be more difficult when wet. After the water crossing, there are some narrow spots with le...
Learn more about FDR 848

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 up small hilltops. There are a few great dispersed camp spots along the way offering fantast...
Learn more about Cedar Mesa - FS 322

This is a fast, fun trail that doesn't get much use. It is wide enough for all vehicles, but ideal for SXSs, ATVs and dirtbikes. There are some tight spots and fallen trees, but nothing too technical.
Learn more about Alder Canyon

*** Legal requirements vary in this area. Frequent changes - verify with USFS on current restrictions** This route is a very strict public right of way for a section of it. Please respect the private property. The road is very easy dirt trail that winds thru the trees. You will see frequent wildlife...
Learn more about Wallace Road

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 drive on and has enough space for two vehicles. There are some great camping spots with amazing views along the way. After 6 miles, the r...
Learn more about Milk Ranch Point

This is a quick, fun and easy trail. You'll get a good variety of views with wooded trails, open power line roads, and a large rocky area next to the trail. There is a loop that has moderate grade hill at one end of the trail.
Learn more about Waters Draw

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 with larger rocks protruding from the surface, making high clearance necessary. There are a few small led...
Learn more about FS 6033

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 rocky forest road as you pass the parking area for Dickinson Flat, a large open meadow. ...
Learn more about FS 9385N

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 in places. Overall, it remains an easy drive as it works its way through a beautiful Ponder...
Learn more about FS 9382L

This route is another beautiful drive through the trees with many dispersed camping options. Two small lakes along the route may be relatively low in summer but nice and full after a wet winter. The lake on the western end of this trail has a well-maintained loop down to it with areas to park and mu...
Learn more about Dry Lake

This long, dusty trail cuts through the ponderosa pines and junipers common in the shadow of the Mogollon Rim. The main road is well graded and free of obstacles. There are several offshoots if you are looking for a minor challenge. As this trail lowers in elevation, you'll come to Diamond Point Loo...
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

This dirt road features several dispersed camp spots along the route and leads out to a beautiful campsite with great views over the rim at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple large puddle sections that can become very challenging after rain or snow, though there are usually a few driv...
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

This maintained, graded dirt road leads back to the beautiful Knoll Lake and Knoll Lake Campground. The drive is mostly smooth and easy, though there are a few slightly rutted and bumpy sections along with occasional exposed rocks. Dispersed camp spots can be found along the route, making it a conve...
Learn more about Knoll Lake - FS 295E

This rocky and sandy two-track runs parallel to the rim, winding its way through a forest of large ponderosa pines. The trail features a few small rock ledges and becomes overgrown in sections, giving it a lightly traveled feel. As you continue, the road gradually narrows and becomes less defined be...
Learn more about FS 9708J

This long, dusty trail cuts through the ponderosa pines and junipers common in the shadow of the Mogollon Rim. The main road is well graded and free of obstacles. There are several offshoots if you are looking for a minor challenge. As this trail lowers in elevation, you'll come to Diamond Point Loo...
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

This dirt road features several dispersed camp spots along the route and leads out to a beautiful campsite with great views over the rim at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple large puddle sections that can become very challenging after rain or snow, though there are usually a few driv...
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

This maintained, graded dirt road leads back to the beautiful Knoll Lake and Knoll Lake Campground. The drive is mostly smooth and easy, though there are a few slightly rutted and bumpy sections along with occasional exposed rocks. Dispersed camp spots can be found along the route, making it a conve...
Learn more about Knoll Lake - FS 295E

This rocky and sandy two-track runs parallel to the rim, winding its way through a forest of large ponderosa pines. The trail features a few small rock ledges and becomes overgrown in sections, giving it a lightly traveled feel. As you continue, the road gradually narrows and becomes less defined be...
Learn more about FS 9708J