Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Truxton, Arizona

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Kaaba Mine Trail

This 19.4-mile loop goes through the Kaaba Wash and passes the abandoned Kaaba Mine. The first 7 miles of this trail are part of the old Highway 93, where you will see some remnants of…
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Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hualapai Mountain Scenic Bypass

This is a great side trip to take if you are traveling through and need a break from the interstate. There is stunning scenery and lots of camping, not to mention the plethora of side…
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Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Antelope Wash Road

This 4.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Hualapai Mountain Scenic Trail to Hualapai Mountain Trail or Moss Wash Trail. This trail parallels Antelope Wash as you climb 1300 ft up the Hualapai Mountains. Enjoy the expansive views…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Aquarius Traverse

This 48.9-mile trail travels through the Aquarius Mountain Range, and across Goodwin Mesa. Many sweeping vista views of the surrounding mountains are found along this route. Starting at the northern point, at approx. 24 miles…
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Total Miles
46.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook

This route trail heads from the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse approximately 50 miles south of St. George, Utah. This is a fun and informational adventure into the Grand Canyon National Park with an overlook approximately 1500…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

East Cottonwood Cove Road

This trail is a graded road from US 93 out to East Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. This road is wide and fairly smooth with a few washes that are susceptible to flooding during heavy…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Su / Sp

Pa's Pocket

Pa's Pocket Cabin is a cabin ruin in Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Colorado Plateau, AZ. This is a great side trail that most people miss in their rush…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Signal Ghost Town Trail

This 18.7-mile point-to-point trail runs along Signal Road with a stop at the Old Signal Ghost Town and mine. This is a maintained county road and is passable by stock vehicles. This trail passes through…
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Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Portland Mine Traverse

This 21.7 point-to-point trail begins off the Lake Mead View Trail (which actually overlooks Lake Mohave) and ends near Katherine's Landing. The trail takes you through the Black Mountain range and passes by the Portland…
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Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

Lake Mead View Trail

This trail provides great views of Lake Mead and many areas suitable for camping. The road is mostly moderate gravel but there are several short loose and steep sections. There are a lot of large…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mount Trumbull School House Road (CoHwy5)

This is the main road to many adventures south of St. George. The historic one-room schoolhouse at the end of the approximately 50-mile drive is a definite plus. This section of road trailheads many adventures…
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Total Miles
47.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mount Trumbull Interconnect

This is a road that connects the Mount Trumbull community on the west end, to Tourweap Road on the east end. Assuming you start on the west side. Do not pass up the opportunity to…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mount Trumbull Interconnect

This is a road that connects the Mount Trumbull community on the west end, to Tourweap Road on the east end. Assuming you start on the west side. Do not pass up the opportunity to…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Temple Trail (Southern Section)

This trail encompasses the southern 60% of the Temple Trail. The path has been collected from numerous historical documents from local sources. It is a relatively flat path with little elevation change, as would be…
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Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Burro Creek West

This sandy rip starts by Highway 93 with tons of dispersed camping spots amongst the awesome rock formations. There are power lines and funky old buildings with Graffiti on private property. The map names this…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Witney to Lake Mead

A long 100+ mile round trip on easy terrain. Loose sand can be found near the beach which may be difficult for 2 wheel drive vehicles. We came across a herd of wild Burros digging…
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Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Stonehouse Trail

The Stonehouse Trail is a single wide dirt road that winds through desert hills in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and passes by an old stone house ruin which gives the trail its name.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Nevada Telephone Cove Road

The Nevada Telephone Cove Road is inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary and starts just off State Route 163 a few miles outside of Laughlin, NV. This is a well trafficked and reasonably…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mead Davis Power Road

Mead Davis Power Road is a rocky, dusty, sandy, rutted, washed-out road. Some sections require a short wheelbase high clearance vehicle, otherwise, its an easy road 4x4 is highly recommended. There is a chance for…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pot Cove Road

This short side trail off the East Cottonwood Cove Road leads to the more popular beach area which has toilet facilities. A good side trip while in the area to view Lake Mohave and relax.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mead Davis Powerline Road

The first half of the trail is hard pack dirt with rutted areas and uneven grades, single-car wide. The second half of the trail is washes with two-car wide areas most of the way and…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Juniper Meadows

This short out and back leg offers some tight technical turns. A chance to greet cattle around blind turns and see some spectacular large old juniper trees. While there is a small view at the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Nellis Cove Road

Nellis Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gold Butte to Little Finland

This is a one way, in-and-out trail through the Gold Butte National Monument. The trail passes several park highlights including; Whitney Pockets, the Devil's Throat sinkhole and the Little Finland area. The trail is an…
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Total Miles
35.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Opal Mountain Road

Opal Mountain Road drives through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Nine Mile Cove Road

Nine Mile Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tamarisk Road

Tamarisk Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It is…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Six Mile Cove Road

Six Mile Cove Road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Hobble Canyon

More like Magic Canyon Road! This mostly easy, very scenic drive leads into and through The stunning Hobble Canyon. The trail twists and turns through long grasses along with many livestock corrals. It's a magical,…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Mid Basin Cove

Mid-Basin Cove road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National Recreation…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi