Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tumacacori-Carmen, Arizona

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Sardina Canyon

It's a scenic trail with plenty of great views. It's not too bad to travel as it's recently been overhauled by the forest service, but it still has a few steep hills and washes to…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Wise Mesa - FR4151

Accessed through a suburb, this trail at first appears not to be very interesting, but the further you travel, the more scenic the trail becomes. Winding through ranchland, the trail is bumpy, dusty, and rocky…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

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
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Forest Road 183

Forest Road 183 takes you from the low desert up to nearly 6,000FT in elevation past the hiking trail heads for Elephant Head and Aguas Caliente. The route varies from 2wd high clearance to steep…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Ruby Road

Scenic views on this trail plus go by the historic ghost town of Ruby Arizona! The road will take you within 2.6 miles of the border with Mexico and along with the views, you'll pass…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

California Gulch Forest Road 217

This is a rolling maintained and well-used trail. It loops through the high desert, passing through many flowing streams in the wet seasons. There are old mines all along the route as well as an…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Palomas Mesa

This track is an easy drive but can only be driven as a return route unless you drive a very capable 4WD. The track itself is dry and dusty, with rocky sections and occasional moderate…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Upper Providencia

At the start of this trail is a large campsite with fire rings in an area passed often by border patrol. At first, the trail is well-maintained and flat, but that changes as you climb…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Grande Forest Road

This is a pleasant trail with great views. It is dry and dusty, with rocky sections and occasional moderate inclines and descents. The trail has a locked gate at the end, but dispersed camping is…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa

Yellow Jacket Loop

This is a great dirt trail with scenic views. Go right past the historic "Yellow Jacket Mine" and see all the equipment left there. Plenty of views of the surrounding hills and even all the…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

FR215 Three Canyon

The FR215 Three Canyon trail leads to an abandoned mine and has two two-track trails that lead to dead ends and private land. The trail surface is dry, dusty, and rocky, with occasional off-camber sections.…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Box Canyon Road

This is a scenic drive through the Santa Rita Mountains that gets you up and out of the desert and into the oaks. Great views along the way! Coming from the east side of the…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

FSR 785 to trailhead

FSR 785 is a scenic drive to the trailhead in the wilderness area. You will drive through a canyon with dispersed camping areas. The ride is under sycamore, Alligator Juniper, and oak trees. There are…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gardner Canyon FR 92

Gardner Canyon is a rugged forest road that features creek crossings, gorgeous grasslands, and a little local history. This trail is a scenic canyon drive dotted with mesquite, scrub oak, tall grasses, and cacti. This…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa

Hog Ridge - Trail 4859

This trail is a bit rocky, it rides the ridge above Hog Canyon. You will have views of the town and the mountains in the distance. You will be riding through grassy fields dotted with…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hog Canyon- BLM 4111

From Gardner Canyon Road, turn left on 785 to the intersection, then go left on 4111. Follow this trail to the T intersection, turn right on 4088, follow this to another T intersection. This trail…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Melendrez Pass

Melendrez Pass is a scenic off-road trail located in Arizona, ideal for those looking to explore the rugged beauty of the desert. Along the way, you'll encounter stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa / Su

Hog Canyon Side Trail

This was a fun and engaging side trail off of Hog Canyon Trail. It meanders down the hill until you reach a gate. Be sure to close the gate if it's closed when you get…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Patagonia Loop

This trail will take you through the Sonoita area's 4,970-foot elevation, featuring high-rolling grasslands surrounded by spectacular mountains and canyons. This region offers some of Arizona's most beautiful weather and landscapes. Mount Wrightson, one of…
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Total Miles
39.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

FSR 4104 to Hog Ridge

Start at State Route 83, head west on Santa Rita Road, riding past cattle ranches and wonderful western-style homes. Take the left at the fork in the road, which is FS 4104. Continue to follow…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Washington Montezuma Pass

The Montezuma pass is well maintained but corrugated in sections due to high traffic, mostly border patrol vehicles. The views are excellent. You reach the top of the trail overlooking the border with Mexico, and…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp

Piedragrosa - Forest Road 4667

This is a well-maintained and undulating trail that allows you to travel to where the border wall abruptly ends. In parts, there is loose sand along the trail, and there are many areas to camp,…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Fish East

Fish East is a fairly easy connector trail with few obstacles. Along Fish East, you'll discover a blend of intriguing sights and natural beauty. You'll come across remnants of old mining operations, such as those…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Kentucky Gulch - FR 163

Kentucky Gulch provides a gentle ascent through undulating hill terrain, with the trail meandering amidst grassy hills dotted with oak, juniper, agave, and other distinctive plant species. Be sure to check the weather conditions before…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Fresnal Road

Fresnal Road follows the border as it enters Coronado National Park, where border security is ever present, patrolling the area near the wall. Much of the road winds through the valley, following a series of…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

FR 244 Guijas Loop South Road

The off-road trail in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge follows a loop route through a wash, offering a scenic and varied driving experience. Along the way, visitors may spot wildlife, including falcons soaring overhead.…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Border Road

Border Road is a well-maintained dirt road that runs along the southern edge of the Coronado National Forest, paralleling the U.S.- Mexico border. This route is frequently patrolled by Border Patrol vehicles, and travelers should…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Flying R Ranch/Guajalote Flat Loop - FR 4695 - 4695A

This loop trail is accessed through a closed gate. There are private ranches along the trail, and it is imperative that travelers close all gates securely behind them. After the second gate, and beside a…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

North Harshaw Road

The pavement ends at the junction of South Harshaw Road and North Harshaw Road, and you will cross the first of two streams running across the trail. A broad and well-traveled trail, the North Harshaw…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Rosemont Trail

The Rosemont Trail offers a scenic route that primarily winds through dry washes, providing a mix of easygoing terrain and occasional challenges, this trail is well worth the effort. Several trailheads can be found along…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Tumacacori-Carmen, Arizona

Sardina Canyon

It's a scenic trail with plenty of great views. It's not too bad to travel as it's recently been overhauled by the forest service, but it still has a few steep hills and washes to…
Learn more about Sardina Canyon
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Wise Mesa - FR4151

Accessed through a suburb, this trail at first appears not to be very interesting, but the further you travel, the more scenic the trail becomes. Winding through ranchland, the trail is bumpy, dusty, and rocky…
Learn more about Wise Mesa - FR4151
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

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…
Learn more about Whipple Obervatory Rally
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Forest Road 183

Forest Road 183 takes you from the low desert up to nearly 6,000FT in elevation past the hiking trail heads for Elephant Head and Aguas Caliente. The route varies from 2wd high clearance to steep…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Ruby Road

Scenic views on this trail plus go by the historic ghost town of Ruby Arizona! The road will take you within 2.6 miles of the border with Mexico and along with the views, you'll pass…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

California Gulch Forest Road 217

This is a rolling maintained and well-used trail. It loops through the high desert, passing through many flowing streams in the wet seasons. There are old mines all along the route as well as an…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Tumacacori-Carmen, Arizona

Sardina Canyon

It's a scenic trail with plenty of great views. It's not too bad to travel as it's recently been overhauled by the forest service, but it still has a few steep hills and washes to…
Learn more about Sardina Canyon
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Wise Mesa - FR4151

Accessed through a suburb, this trail at first appears not to be very interesting, but the further you travel, the more scenic the trail becomes. Winding through ranchland, the trail is bumpy, dusty, and rocky…
Learn more about Wise Mesa - FR4151
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

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…
Learn more about Whipple Obervatory Rally
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Forest Road 183

Forest Road 183 takes you from the low desert up to nearly 6,000FT in elevation past the hiking trail heads for Elephant Head and Aguas Caliente. The route varies from 2wd high clearance to steep…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Ruby Road

Scenic views on this trail plus go by the historic ghost town of Ruby Arizona! The road will take you within 2.6 miles of the border with Mexico and along with the views, you'll pass…
Learn more about Ruby Road
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

California Gulch Forest Road 217

This is a rolling maintained and well-used trail. It loops through the high desert, passing through many flowing streams in the wet seasons. There are old mines all along the route as well as an…
Learn more about California Gulch Forest Road 217
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa