Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vicksburg, Arizona

Enter from Highway 60 through the gate and keep it closed. Continue straight on this out-and-back route, which follows a wide gravel two-track past the mountain and quickly enters State Trust Land, where a permit is required. A wide turnaround area is available near the beginning of the State Trust ...
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This trail begins off Highway 60 near a closed gate between an old arena and Ramblin' Roads RV Park in Hope, Arizona. Follow the route approximately 0.15 miles across the desert between the two before turning right and paralleling Highway 60. Expect large drainage ruts and washouts across the entire...
Learn more about Hs80k

This is a flat and wide trail through the BLM desert near Vicksburg, Arizona. It is unmarked and has no signs for width designation, but there are tracks to follow. It rides across a flat desert terrain over packed loose rocks, then starts going over some rolling hills next to paloverde trees and va...
Learn more about Vicksburg Flats

This is an unmarked desert trail north of Vicksburg, Arizona, that is wide like a road, going fast and straight through a barren desert landscape. It rides over a mix of dirt and packed dark-colored small loose rocks, next to giant saguaro cactus and gardens of cholla cactus. The trail dips into a c...
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Hillbilly Gateway is a point-to-point trail that follows a wide, gravel two-track with no technical sections or major obstacles. Follow the established track through and around the camping loop before continuing northeast. The route connects to Hillbilly Trail and several additional spur trails arou...
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This wide, open wash trail begins just off Tank Pass coming from the south offers an excellent riding area for dirt bikes and ATVs. A staging area is available just before the entrance to the trail, with additional parking at the entrance to the wash. The route consists of a broad gravel wash with m...
Learn more about Calcite Wash

This out-and-back trail connects to Desert Crossroads and begins among black rock, desert creosote, cholla, ocotillos, and a handful of saguaros. The east-west two-track route crosses several deep washes and transitions into larger gravel with loose rocks, including pieces up to approximately 6 inch...
Learn more about Standing Tall Together

This trail can be run as an out-and-back or combined with other trails that loop around the base of the mountain. Expect small ruts and washouts throughout the route, so watch your speed. A few tight sections are lined with palo Verde trees and creosote, with the occasional stray branch reaching int...
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This trail rides along the desert floor north of Vicksburg, Arizona, riding through barren fields of cactus and creosote bushes. The trail parallels a wash, and you can see lots of RVs camped in the distance, as this is a popular camping area. The trail enters a wash that is a mix of small loose roc...
Learn more about Vicksburg Wash

Comfort Zone Trail is one of the longest trail stretches in the riding area behind the canal. Accessible from Passmore Gas and from Hs77k and connects to several trail sections and spur routes along the way. Expect sandy trails, rolling whoops, ruts, and desert terrain. There is a small hill area th...
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This connector trail begins off Tank Trail and crosses through the trail system in two directions. A short section provides access toward Calcite Wash, while the southern section continues toward Hillbilly Trail, making this a useful connector between the two areas. The route is non-technical with n...
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Fiber Way Connector provides another access point to Hs80k from Town of Hope. Connects riders to the playground and Hs86k. The trail features frequent washout ruts, rolling whoops, several S-curves, and a few tight, overgrown sections. Expect occasional pockets of deeper sand throughout the route. N...
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This scenic desert trail begins in a broad wash before climbing through a couple of washed-out sections to the higher terrain. Once on top, the trail widens into an easy-to-follow route that winds through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes. The surface consists primarily of dirt and loose gravel, wit...
Learn more about Cholla Ridge

Beginning off Tank Wash, this scenic wash trail starts as a narrow route along the wash wall before quickly opening into the broad expanse of Calcite Wash to the north. An experienced rider is recommended for the last section of this trail. The trail is a wide 2-track with a surface of loose grave...
Learn more about West Calcite Wash

Beginning at Tank Pass, this trail offers two distinct routes, each providing a different off-road experience. Heading east, the trail follows a loose rock wash filled with countless small- to medium-sized rock waterfalls. Multiple lines are available through most obstacles, allowing drivers and rid...
Learn more about Waterfall Wash

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 washes to cross, and several downhill grades and climbs out again. This is not a two-vehicle wide trail....
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This point-to-point trail connects Trail to Hope to Black Rock Trail and is packed with small wash crossings and washouts of varying sizes. Expect ruts, sand, and sections of narrow single-track as the route works its way across the desert. The rolling whoops make this a fun trail, but watch your sp...
Learn more about Across the Desert

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 you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

Standing Tall Trail begins off Tank Trail and travels east to west, point to point, through a beautiful stretch of Sonoran Desert. This wide 2-track is surrounded by towering saguaros, mature Palo Verde trees, desert creosote, and the backdrop of a large rocky mountain, offering scenic views through...
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The north end of this trail starts north of Highway 60 and enters a couple of tunnels to go under the highway. The overhead clearance in the tunnels was really low, so watch your head. The northern half of the trail goes through a sand wash with deep sand and curvy, narrow sections in between oak tr...
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Enter from Highway 60 through the gate and keep it closed. Continue straight on this out-and-back route, which follows a wide gravel two-track past the mountain and quickly enters State Trust Land, where a permit is required. A wide turnaround area is available near the beginning of the State Trust ...
Learn more about Passmore Gas

This trail begins off Highway 60 near a closed gate between an old arena and Ramblin' Roads RV Park in Hope, Arizona. Follow the route approximately 0.15 miles across the desert between the two before turning right and paralleling Highway 60. Expect large drainage ruts and washouts across the entire...
Learn more about Hs80k

This is a flat and wide trail through the BLM desert near Vicksburg, Arizona. It is unmarked and has no signs for width designation, but there are tracks to follow. It rides across a flat desert terrain over packed loose rocks, then starts going over some rolling hills next to paloverde trees and va...
Learn more about Vicksburg Flats

This is an unmarked desert trail north of Vicksburg, Arizona, that is wide like a road, going fast and straight through a barren desert landscape. It rides over a mix of dirt and packed dark-colored small loose rocks, next to giant saguaro cactus and gardens of cholla cactus. The trail dips into a c...
Learn more about Vicksburg Valley

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 washes to cross, and several downhill grades and climbs out again. This is not a two-vehicle wide trail....
Learn more about Up Over

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 you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

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 very moondust powdery. A northern section could be taken to bypass this, but the mesquite trees are ver...
Learn more about AZ Peace Trail Hovatter to Vicksburg Road

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail