Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wheatfields, Arizona

Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
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This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
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This very old and overgrown track runs along the eastern side of the mesa, offering absolutely stunning views as it descends toward a fenced wildlife water catchment development. The trail travels through open grassy mesa terrain mixed with low desert vegetation, cacti, and scrub. Throughout the dri...
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This sandy and rocky trail winds its way down a wash, offering a fun and scenic alternative to Cherry Creek Road, which runs parallel nearby. The route is mostly easy to navigate, with some overgrown vegetation in places, but nothing too restrictive. It’s an enjoyable drive as the trail meanders thr...
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This trail drops quickly into a sandy wash where the driving is mostly easy and flat, surrounded by dense vegetation lining the canyon walls. After following the wash for a while, the route climbs out along the edge of the canyon, opening up to beautiful views of Black Mesa in the distance and sagua...
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This two-track branches off the very easy, graded Cherry Creek Road and winds its way up toward the top of Black Mesa. The route climbs almost the entire way. Early on, you drop into and out of a few easy washes with short, rocky climbs on the exits. As you gain elevation, the trail becomes smaller ...
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This easy two-track features mostly smooth terrain with a few mild washouts that create occasional off-camber sections. There are several good dispersed camp spots along the road, making it a nice option for a quiet overnight stay. Some tighter stretches of palo verde line the trail and may leave yo...
Learn more about Bar Eleven Road - FS 1073

This rocky, bumpy two-track begins with a steady climb up a saguaro-covered hillside, with several great camp spots offering beautiful views along the way. About 0.2 miles in, keep an eye out on the right for a unique crested saguaro. As you continue climbing, the trail opens up onto a large plateau...
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This tight, lightly traveled trail winds through overgrown vegetation and feels seldom used, with brush crowding the corridor for much of the drive. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful, massive saguaros and catch great views of Roosevelt Lake in the distance. The route eventually dead-e...
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This trail is a mix of rocky and sandy two-track that passes through a small wash early on, with very little elevation change along the route. A few good dispersed camping spots are scattered along the trail, and you’ll have great views of Aztec Peak and the Angel Wings rock formation high on the ri...
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This trail begins as a wide, open dirt road heading toward Roosevelt Lake, with several excellent camp spots along the way that can easily accommodate larger groups of 6 to 8 rigs. The road stays relatively wide and easy for most of the route, though a few washouts create mild off-camber sections. A...
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This rocky two-track climbs steadily up the side of a hill, weaving through tight, overgrown trees that narrow the trail. Despite the tighter corridor, the drive is incredibly scenic with sweeping views of Roosevelt Lake, Angel Wings, and the surrounding desert filled with saguaros. As you gain elev...
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This road connects Forest Service Road 83 to a network of other trails that are a little more difficult. There are some gates you will have to go through, and since this is near a working ranch, be sure to close them after going through. You will get pin striping on this trail as it is narrow with a...
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FS 1738 is a fun little trail with a few washouts that leads to a network of other trails. The majority of this trail goes in and out of a wash that is full of cattle, so be very aware of your speed. This trail will change with rain as the sides of the wash get washed out. When turning off Highway 1...
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A-Cross Road is an easy and highly scenic 25-mile route north of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, making it an excellent option for beginners, overland travelers, and scenic drivers looking to explore the Arizona backcountry. Starting near State Route 188 on the west, this graded dirt road winds eastward th...
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The trail turns south off Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. This route is a smooth and wide road that leads to a ranch at the end. Please be aware of animals. There are signs up towards the end of the trail stating no camping due to a watering hole nearby. When looking south, you do get great views o...
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This is a short trail to a very cool abandoned house. You will see the house as the Young Road starts to climb toward the mountains. It must have been quite a property in its day - a swimming pool, flagstone patio, and a fantastic view right in the middle of nowhere.
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This tight trail descends gradually toward the edge of the lake, with a few dips in and out of washes along the way. The route is mostly straightforward but consistently rocky and bumpy, making high clearance necessary. Dense, tight vegetation lines the trail and will almost certainly result in some...
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A fairly easy road to an old cabin at the edge of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness. The cabin is in good shape and even has a few canned goods and (empty) booze bottles.You can take a spur road to an overlook of the Salt River Basin. Interesting if you have time, but probably no better than what you see ...
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This rocky two-track begins by passing through an old ranch area before continuing into a dense saguaro forest. The trail features some tight sections from vegetation, washouts, and follows what is essentially a very mild shelf road along the side of the mountain. While the exposure is limited due t...
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Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
Learn more about Pioneer Pass

This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
Learn more about Pinto to Pinal

This very old and overgrown track runs along the eastern side of the mesa, offering absolutely stunning views as it descends toward a fenced wildlife water catchment development. The trail travels through open grassy mesa terrain mixed with low desert vegetation, cacti, and scrub. Throughout the dri...
Learn more about FS 3271A

This sandy and rocky trail winds its way down a wash, offering a fun and scenic alternative to Cherry Creek Road, which runs parallel nearby. The route is mostly easy to navigate, with some overgrown vegetation in places, but nothing too restrictive. It’s an enjoyable drive as the trail meanders thr...
Learn more about Braddock Creek - FS 9

Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into Pioneer and Bobtail Basins at 5,000' then climb back up to 6,000' on the Pinal Peak Road. An enjoyable...
Learn more about Pioneer Pass

This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, out to Madera Peak for some nice overlooks then down into Globe. The very southwest...
Learn more about Pinto to Pinal

This very old and overgrown track runs along the eastern side of the mesa, offering absolutely stunning views as it descends toward a fenced wildlife water catchment development. The trail travels through open grassy mesa terrain mixed with low desert vegetation, cacti, and scrub. Throughout the dri...
Learn more about FS 3271A

This sandy and rocky trail winds its way down a wash, offering a fun and scenic alternative to Cherry Creek Road, which runs parallel nearby. The route is mostly easy to navigate, with some overgrown vegetation in places, but nothing too restrictive. It’s an enjoyable drive as the trail meanders thr...
Learn more about Braddock Creek - FS 9