Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Whispering Pines, Arizona

Epic vistas and endless possibilities! This trail offers little to no technical challenge but makes up for this with some of the most amazing views in the state. This is a great route for beginners…
Learn more about Rim Road West

This is a great trail! You can take your time to enjoy the scenery or drive quickly to reach your destination. The road is mostly gravel and dirt, with some deep ruts and mud towards…
Learn more about Battleground Ridge

This trail picks up off Highway 87 and runs all the way down to connect with the Rim Road. The beginning of the trail, which is close to the highway, has several nice large open…
Learn more about Potato Lake Rim Road

This trail starts about 3 miles in from where Rim Rd 300 begins off of HWY N 87. The first 6 miles of the trail are on a well-maintained dirt road that is easy to…
Learn more about Milk Ranch Point

This long, dusty trail cuts through the ponderosa pines and junipers common in the shadow of the Mogollon Rim. The main road is well graded and free of obstacles. There are several offshoots if you…
Learn more about Diamond Point Lookout

This rocky dirt road begins with a climb right out of the gate, featuring some washouts and uneven terrain early on. As you continue, the route gains and loses elevation frequently, with several steep climbs…
Learn more about Cedar Mesa - FS 322

This is a scenic route suitable for any stock 4x4. There are no obstacles to tackle on this one, there are a few creek crossings that could be deeper depending on the time of year.…
Learn more about East Verde River

This very easy, graded dirt road winds through the forest as it heads toward Milk Ranch Point. The drive is smooth and straightforward, with a few dispersed camp spots along the main road and larger…
Learn more about FS 218A

This route is another beautiful drive through the trees with many dispersed camping options. Two small lakes along the route may be relatively low in summer but nice and full after a wet winter. The…
Learn more about Dry Lake

This rocky two-track heads out toward the edge of the rim, starting with sections of exposed rock in the road that are manageable but uneven. About half a mile in, the trail becomes much rockier…
Learn more about FS 6033

This trail starts very rocky with long slab rock ledges running across the road, creating an uneven and bumpy surface right from the beginning. After the initial stretch, it transitions into a smoother but still…
Learn more about FS 9385N

This dirt road features several dispersed camp spots along the route and leads out to a beautiful campsite with great views over the rim at the end. Along the way, you'll encounter multiple large puddle…
Learn more about Myrtle Point - FS 300C

This trail starts very rutted, creating an uneven and bumpy ride right from the beginning. As you continue, the road smooths out in sections but still winds through tighter tree corridors that can feel narrow…
Learn more about FS 9382L

This is a lovely, mostly graded dirt road that connects from Highway 89 over to the Hicks/Duncan Trail. There are a plethora of large open flat campsites to choose from, particularly on either end of…
Learn more about Pivot Rock Canyon

This is a short point-to-point trail with an abundance of large group sites. The trail is well-maintained, and there's easy access for RVs. Lots of large, tall trees provide excellent shade. This is a great…
Learn more about Long Valley Dispersed

This trail runs from the highway all the way to Tom's Creek, where the trail crosses the Tom's Creek water crossing. At that point, the trail heads uphill and turns into a narrow cliff-side shelf…
Learn more about Clover Spr Maintained

This trail is big rig-friendly. This is a nicely maintained wider dirt road with many large campsites to choose from. The trail connects to the main Highway 87 and ends at a network of trails.…
Learn more about Hicks/Duncan Trail

This maintained, graded dirt road leads back to the beautiful Knoll Lake and Knoll Lake Campground. The drive is mostly smooth and easy, though there are a few slightly rutted and bumpy sections along with…
Learn more about Knoll Lake - FS 295E

This open dirt road starts fairly level and easy, with a few camp spots along the way. As you continue, you'll encounter some exposed rock and small ledges, but nothing overly difficult. The trail winds…
Learn more about FS 9708H

This trail starts as a wide but rocky two-track that weaves its way back into a forest of Ponderosa Pines. The route gradually loses elevation as you head toward the rim, with a mix of…
Learn more about FS 9708G

This rocky and sandy two-track runs parallel to the rim, winding its way through a forest of large ponderosa pines. The trail features a few small rock ledges and becomes overgrown in sections, giving it…
Learn more about FS 9708J

Deceivingly, this trail runs above Corduroy Wash up in the trees. The trail is narrower, with pullouts for oncoming vehicles to pass. Several excellent, large, open, dispersed campsites are tucked in the shade of the…
Learn more about Corduroy Wash Trail

This trail starts a bit rutted and rocky, but quickly smooths out into a fairly easy dirt road as it winds through the forest. There are several nice dispersed camp spots along the way, making…
Learn more about FS 607

This trail starts by dropping down an embankment through the forest before leveling out and winding its way toward the edge of the Mogollon Rim. It then begins climbing again, with the road cut into…
Learn more about FS 607A

This road connects 607A and 608 and features a rutted, uneven surface as it gradually climbs in elevation. While generally passable for most high-clearance vehicles, the terrain can be rough in spots. There are several…
Learn more about FS 9381E

This is an out-and-back trail like a number of the other trails area. It travels all the way out to the edge of the canyon. The trail is wide and pleasant, with easy dispersed camping,…
Learn more about FR-122C

This trail connects Highway 87 with Highway 260. Starting from the south side of this trail, the first half mile is where all of the more difficult rocks will be. All are 5 inches and…
Learn more about Six-O-Nine

This service road connects to a small network of trails along the rim and is generally easy, though consistently rough. The surface is rutted and rocky, creating a bumpy ride with occasional off-camber sections from…
Learn more about Rock Wall Trail - FS 608

This wide dirt road appears to have been maintained at one point, but is now fairly rutted with frequent washouts and rolling dips that make for an uneven drive. There are plenty of spur roads…
Learn more about Knoll Ridge - FS 295

This dirt trail connects the small mountain towns of Pine and Strawberry. It starts smoothly from Pine but is a series of switchbacks gaining some elevation. There is a popular hiking trail a quarter mile…
Learn more about Strawberry to Pine