Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Top-of-the-World, Arizona

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into…
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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…
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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…
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FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of…
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This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a…
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The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up…
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This sandy and rocky trail winds its way down a wash, offering a fun and scenic alternative to Cherry Creek Road, which runs parallel nearby. The route is mostly easy to navigate, with some overgrown…
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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…
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This trail begins as a wide, open dirt road heading toward Roosevelt Lake, with several excellent camp spots along the way that can easily accommodate larger groups of 6 to 8 rigs. The road stays…
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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…
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This trail drops quickly into a sandy wash where the driving is mostly easy and flat, surrounded by dense vegetation lining the canyon walls. After following the wash for a while, the route climbs out…
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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…
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This easy two-track features mostly smooth terrain with a few mild washouts that create occasional off-camber sections. There are several good dispersed camp spots along the road, making it a nice option for a quiet…
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This tight, overgrown trail winds through dense vegetation that narrows the corridor and will likely cause some pinstriping. The road is consistently bumpy with scattered rocks and washouts, making high clearance necessary. A few dispersed…
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This tight, lightly traveled trail winds through overgrown vegetation and feels seldom used, with brush crowding the corridor for much of the drive. Along the way, you'll be surrounded by beautiful, massive saguaros and catch…
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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,…
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This two-track branches off the very easy, graded Cherry Creek Road and winds its way up toward the top of Black Mesa. The route climbs almost the entire way. Early on, you drop into and…
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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…
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This rocky, bumpy two-track begins with a steady climb up a saguaro-covered hillside, with several great camp spots offering beautiful views along the way. About 0.2 miles in, keep an eye out on the right…
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This is a fun little trail off of Apache Trail that takes you to the Apache Lake Marina. The road is narrow and goes through a sandy wash. Watch out for wild animals, as there…
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This very old and overgrown track runs along the eastern side of the mesa, offering absolutely stunning views as it descends toward a fenced wildlife water catchment development. The trail travels through open grassy mesa…
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This trail is a mix of rocky and sandy two-track that passes through a small wash early on, with very little elevation change along the route. A few good dispersed camping spots are scattered along…
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This tight trail descends gradually toward the edge of the lake, with a few dips in and out of washes along the way. The route is mostly straightforward but consistently rocky and bumpy, making high…
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This trail starts as an easy, relatively flat track through low desert scrub heading toward Roosevelt Lake. The surface is rocky and bumpy but not overly technical, with a few dispersed camp spots along the…
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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.…
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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…
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