Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Upper Santan Village, Arizona

Nw2014 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. It connects Box Canyon to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt, small loose rocks, and minor ruts. Full-size vehicles are susceptible to pinstriping. One bar of Verizon LTE service was...
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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. There are plenty of large campsites suitable for large trailers and RVs on the sides. ...
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Peralta road is an easy, graded dirt road. Although the road is not challenging, it still leads to great views and has plenty of turn-offs for dispersed camping. If you are into hiking, this road ends at a trailhead for miles of great hiking. The trailhead has a restroom, but it can be crowded.
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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 bike play area. The trail is a mix of single track and wash. Not suitable for full-size vehicles. Pinstriping is imminent and lo...
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This is a short leisurely cruise through the desert. It is great for beginners, sightseeing, or testing out new parts. Parts of this trail pass through Arizona Trust Land, so a pass is required. The vast majority of this trail is a single-lane dirt road, with a few wash crossings. The highlight of t...
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Nw2006a is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This is a side trail to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt and small rocks. It is wide and suitable for full-size vehicles. One bar of Verizon LTE service was available.
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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 campsites are present off this road. Arizona State Trust Land requires a permit. An individ...
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Nw2233 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This side trail connects Nw2006 to Nw2014 and consists of dirt and small rocks. It is a single track with places to pass. Pinstriping is possible for full-size vehicles. One bar of Verizon LTE service was avai...
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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 pinstriping being inevitable. Traveling East will keep you on BLM and bring you to a well-grad...
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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 in the wash will bring you to an open gate to Arizoa State Trust Land. Note: Arizona State Trust Land requires a...
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This is a connection that links the Upland BLM Inlet Trail, Booth Hills Trail, and several nearby dirt roads. This makes it possible to get to the Booth Hills trail from Upland Street and vice versa, and saves going around the back of the mountain pass, needlessly wasting time.
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The Eloy Canal Trail travels along the edge of the Arizona state water system on dirt roads parallel to the water. There are trails on either side of the water, with many bridges across. Additionally, there are artificial ridges along the edges of the canal which are fun to ride atop, providing wide...
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This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some good, flat dispersed camping spots with fire pits are present. This area is not...
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This trail connects Desert Valley Road to numerous BLM trails and to the Vekol Wash, which are popular 4x4, SxS, and horse riding areas. One of the southern forks also leads to The Waterfalls Trail through some very winding and picturesque terrain. There is good cellular coverage throughout most of ...
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Barnes Rd Entrance to BLM Lands and Trails, Barnes Rd Staging area also here on the right and left side of the trail, lots of room for truck/trailer and unloading. There is a nice view from the top of Barnes Hill overlooking all directions that is a good spot for doing Panoramic Photos.
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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, and an abundance of desert flora and fauna. It's a favorite...
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A relatively flat, bumpy trail leads to the First Water Trailhead and access to the beautiful Superstition Wilderness. Four-wheel drive is not required, however, several washes exist on the trail that are prone to drastic flash flooding. Please monitor weather patterns before use. There is no overni...
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This easy backway to the waterfall trail makes for a fun drive with plenty of stops throughout. Along the way, you will find small and large rock features that will be great for stops for groups as well as for picture taking. It is suggested to have 4WD and high clearance for some areas and the Wate...
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This bypass branches directly off the popular Montana Mountain Loop, providing a scenic and engaging connector route to the backside of Queen Valley within the Tonto National Forest. This trail is an exceptional training ground for novice off-roaders looking to advance their technical driving skills...
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The trail is narrow with few areas to pass. There is a lot of cholla, saguaro, and ocotillo in this area. Spring and fall are great times to do this trail as the desert is blooming and the temperatures are a lot cooler. There are a lot of views in this area of the surrounding buttes. You will get so...
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Nw2014 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. It connects Box Canyon to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt, small loose rocks, and minor ruts. Full-size vehicles are susceptible to pinstriping. One bar of Verizon LTE service was...
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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. There are plenty of large campsites suitable for large trailers and RVs on the sides. ...
Learn more about Nw2006

Peralta road is an easy, graded dirt road. Although the road is not challenging, it still leads to great views and has plenty of turn-offs for dispersed camping. If you are into hiking, this road ends at a trailhead for miles of great hiking. The trailhead has a restroom, but it can be crowded.
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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 bike play area. The trail is a mix of single track and wash. Not suitable for full-size vehicles. Pinstriping is imminent and lo...
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Nw2014 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. It connects Box Canyon to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt, small loose rocks, and minor ruts. Full-size vehicles are susceptible to pinstriping. One bar of Verizon LTE service was...
Learn more about Nw2014

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. There are plenty of large campsites suitable for large trailers and RVs on the sides. ...
Learn more about Nw2006

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 bike play area. The trail is a mix of single track and wash. Not suitable for full-size vehicles. Pinstriping is imminent and lo...
Learn more about Nw2230

This is a short leisurely cruise through the desert. It is great for beginners, sightseeing, or testing out new parts. Parts of this trail pass through Arizona Trust Land, so a pass is required. The vast majority of this trail is a single-lane dirt road, with a few wash crossings. The highlight of t...
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