Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Utting, Arizona
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Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ…
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Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy…
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Learn more about Trail 0079
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until…
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Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite…
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Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 0077C
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're…
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Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
WWII Woman's Flight Marker Spur Trail for AZ Peace Trail
This is a spur trail from the AZPT to the WWII Woman's Flight Marker. It's a mostly easy trail with some washouts. This trail takes you to the fence that surrounds the markers, and you…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Donna's Overlook
This trail starts off of I-10, continuing through the desert to someone pretty fun climb that gets you on top of a ridge where you work your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
LP 859- LP 3143
This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along…
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Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Peace Trail West
This trail is a flat and straight powerline service road, with no technical sections with a couple of small curves that can be fun to take with a little speed if clear. However, there are…
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Learn more about Peace Trail West
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sunkist Spur 1
Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Dripping Springs
This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Sunkist
This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but…
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Learn more about Sunkist
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Swansea Townsite
The Swansea Townsite Trail is a historical and scenic route through the remote Arizona desert, offering a mix of graded access road, rugged shelf sections, and challenging terrain, specifically beyond the ghost town. This trail…
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Total Miles
68.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Rock Trail
A scenic trail that cuts almost straight from Hillbilly around to Hovatter-Hope Road. Parts are rocky, parts are sandy, typical desert trail. There are lots of flora and fauna to see on the route, as…
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Learn more about Black Rock Trail
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail to Hope
This trail is a very scenic way to Hope from Salome, Arizona. The terrain is mostly flat with the usual desert plants. There are Saguaro cacti and gardens of Cholla cacti as you ride. The…
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Learn more about Trail to Hope
Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Get ready for a ride full of whoops and wash crossings that'll have you laughing (or swearing) as you bounce through the desert. It's perfect for those who enjoy a little bump and grind on…
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Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Up Over
This is a scenic trail that goes up and over the mountains. Very narrow and not recommended for anything over 60 inches wide. High clearance and 4 wheel drive recommended as well. There are rocky…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Hillbilly 1
This trail winds through the Little Harquahala Mountains, starting from I-10, and ending near the town of Vicksburg on Hwy 60. It was given its name because of the hills and valleys you go up…
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Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Washy Trail
This trail has a lot of shallow wash crossings. It runs along the high-power lines down towards I-10 and the Arizona canal. There are great views of the mountains and rock formations as you head…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
AZ Peace Trail Hovatter to Vicksburg Road
This connector trail leads from the Arizona Peace Trail across the desert toward Vicksburg Rd. There are a few options to refuel and restock at the truck stops. The eastern section of the trail is…
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Learn more about AZ Peace Trail Hovatter to Vicksburg Road
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Gas-line Scratcher
This alternate to the AZPT section may be a more direct route, but it's not more traveled. There are narrow sections with angry Mesquite Trees that will inflict paint damage or clothing damage regardless of…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Painted Mountains
This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, Arizona, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)…
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Learn more about Painted Mountains
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cienega Springs to Shea
This 9-mile (each way) trail connects Cienega Springs Road and the Back Way to Desert Bar Trail with Shea Road and the Swansea Townsite Trail. You skirt along the edge of the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness…
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Learn more about Cienega Springs to Shea
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Just for Fun
This trail meanders through the lowlands in the desert, then climbs to 2090 feet in elevation at the highest point. We named this trail just for fun because we take trails to see where they…
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Learn more about Just for Fun
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hovatter Road
This road leads out from the town of Salome to where all the trails are. It is a graded dirt road that passes by a mining operation. Typical desert plants of Saguaro, Ocotillo, Palo Verde…
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Learn more about Hovatter Road
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
KOFA Pipeline
This relatively easy trail spans the northernmost area of KOFA National wildlife refuge and provides access to camping near Crystal Hill, Burrow Canyon, KOFA Cabin, Hoodoo Wash, and Red Rock Pass. Along the way, you'll…
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Learn more about KOFA Pipeline
Total Miles
26.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Jasper Springs Road
This trail connects MST&T road to Powerline road while skirting along the northern edge of the Kofa Wilderness. This two-track trail leads you through the desert with the typical rocks for the area. The trail…
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Learn more about Jasper Springs Road
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Northview
The Northview Trail begins at a historic mine scrape, offering a glimpse into the area's mining past. As you progress, you'll pass through tailings left behind from mining activities, adding a unique historical touch to…
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Learn more about Northview
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Yuma Road
Old Yuma route is a nice route to take into the south end of town while avoiding the busy highway. This goes by route of Old Yuma Road which is not county-maintained however it is…
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Learn more about Old Yuma Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
ATV Trails Near Utting, Arizona
Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area…
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Learn more about Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ…
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Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy…
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Learn more about Trail 0079
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until…
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Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite…
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Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 0077C
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're…
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Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Utting, Arizona
Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area…
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Learn more about Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ…
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Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy…
Learn more about Trail 0079
Learn more about Trail 0079
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until…
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite…
Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 0077C
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're…
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Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi