Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tucson, Arizona

Backway to Mount Lemmon

Many drivers opt to skip this unremarkable backroad. There is a 6-mile section of the road that climbs and winds up the mountain, but other than that, it is pretty uneventful. Unlicensed vehicles are okay…
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Total Miles
45.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Whipple Obervatory Rally

Are you visiting family in Tucson and want to scratch that dirt road itch? Looking for a quick and easy adventure with sweeping views? Do you want to rally your family's crossover by taking the…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Copper Creek Trail

This trail starts out on Arizona State Trust land which requires a permit from the state and are easy to get and last year. It also crosses private land and requires each rig to sign…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp