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…
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…
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

Epic vistas and endless possibilities! This trail offers little to no technical challenge but makes up for this with some of the most amazing views in the state. This is a great route for beginners…
Learn more about Rim Road West

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…
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…
Learn more about FS 9708G

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…
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…
Learn more about FS 9708J

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learn more about FDR 848

This is a scenic route suitable for any stock 4x4. There are no obstacles to tackle on this one, there are a few creek crossings that could be deeper depending on the time of year.…
Learn more about East Verde River

*** 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…
Learn more about Wallace Road

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…
Learn more about Alder Canyon

This is the main route to access the Blue Ridge Reservoir. The main road from Highway 87 is smooth, wide, and well-graded. There are lots of campsites for dispersed camping along both sides. Many spots…
Learn more about CC Craigin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir

This trail picks up off Highway 87 and runs all the way down to connect with the Rim Road. The beginning of the trail, which is close to the highway, has several nice large open…
Learn more about Potato Lake Rim Road

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…
Learn more about Cedar Mesa - FS 322

This trail has a variety of terrain. It starts on both the east and west as a nice graded road. From the west, everything changes past the Doppler radar tower. From there to the lookout…
Learn more about Moqui Lookout

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…
Learn more about Waters Draw

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…
Learn more about Milk Ranch Point

This short cutover leads from the main lookout tower road along the ridge. It's bumpy but not as rough as the lookout trail. It passes by a few private properties, so please be respectful of…
Learn more about FR138 Along the Ridge

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…
Learn more about Dry Lake

This very easy, graded dirt road winds through the forest as it heads toward Milk Ranch Point. The drive is smooth and straightforward, with a few dispersed camp spots along the main road and larger…
Learn more about FS 218A

This is a short point-to-point trail with an abundance of large group sites. The trail is well-maintained, and there's easy access for RVs. Lots of large, tall trees provide excellent shade. This is a great…
Learn more about Long Valley Dispersed

This dusty, windy two track serves as a great off-road bypass into the Town of Payson. Low lying shrubs and cactus give way to pines as you gain in elevation and traverse the many creeks…
Learn more about Rye, Alder, and Cypress

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…
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…
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…
Learn more about FS 9382L

A decent majority of this trail is rocky and bumpy, with a lava rock garden at the highest elevation. There are some steep, loose hills climbs. The lower part of the valley that links up…
Learn more about Jacks Canyon