Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Willcox, Arizona

This trail is a long day, but we thought it was well worth the trip. The scenery is nice, there is a natural bridge, and the cabin is interesting. You will pass through Muleshoe Ranch…
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This north-south access road begins as a wide, maintained ranch road, though it is often corrugated. Numerous private properties connect to the route in its early stretches. As it continues, the road narrows and passes…
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As soon as you pass through the gate onto BLM land, the road improves significantly. Although there are a few washes and mildly off-camber sections, the trail is easy to drive and generally not challenging.…
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East Ten Ranch Road is a long, straight dirt track that leads from Highway 191 toward the Hot Well Dunes. As of March 25, 2025, the road has been recently maintained and is generally smooth…
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The trail is wide and maintained, though often corrugated, and crosses several cattle guards as it leads to two main camping areas. The first is located in the foothills and is spacious and popular with…
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This is a back road into Fort Bowie. It has a few overlook locations of the Fort and travels in from Highway 186. This is a historic fort that stood for years during a conflict…
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At the base of Middlemarch Pass lies the popular Slavin Trail, offering numerous dispersed camping spots with sweeping views of Tombstone. The area is known for its scenic beauty, but strong winds can pick up…
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The Railway Trail runs alongside the train tracks and is entirely unmaintained. It is a narrow, winding route where pinstriping is likely, and it crosses numerous washes that may become difficult to navigate during or…
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Slavin Forest Road 687 lies within Coronado National Forest. Most of the trail is smooth sandy gravel with incredible views of Council Rocks. Once reaching the gate at Corazon Ranch and turning onto West Stronghold…
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This is a well-maintained but heavily corrugated and dusty road, as it serves as one of the main thoroughfares in the northern part of the Hot Well Dunes area. Numerous dispersed campsites can be found…
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SS1181 is a wide, well-maintained gravel road that provides access to the Hot Well Dunes from the south. The route serves dual purposes, accommodating both weekend tourist traffic and agricultural vehicles, which contributes to its…
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The Powerline Trail is a relatively straight route that follows the path of overhead powerlines and, as of March 26, 2025, is in maintained condition. Large cleared areas are found beneath each powerline tower, suggesting…
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This is a great little side trip from Hot Wells to Bowie. There are some technical spots, but it's mostly a pretty easy drive in the SxS and can be done in 4x4 vehicles with…
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This is a true road to nowhere. As you follow this road out of Bowie to get back to Hot Well Area, the trail almost disappears at times, opening up again with a good track.…
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The West Swift Trail is the route to the top of Clark Peak. This 6-mile road is a rough dirt road with a few rock ledges and potholes. It is wide in many areas and…
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This trail is narrow, winding, undulating, sandy, and bumpy, offering a fun and engaging drive. It appears to be a popular route among hunters. As the trail continues, it becomes more challenging, with noticeable erosion,…
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This trail is narrow, winding, undulating, sandy, and bumpy, providing a fun driving experience that becomes increasingly challenging as you continue. The area is rich in plant life, and the trail appears to be popular…
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This trail connects the Railway Trail to the paved Haekel Road, which serves as the access road to the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area. The initial portion of the trail is smooth and maintained, but…
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The road leading to the monastery is wide, well-maintained, and frequently traveled, offering beautiful views along the way. The surrounding landscape features an abundance of plant life, including a diverse variety of Arizona cacti. The…
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Although power lines run alongside the trail, it is not a maintained road but rather a rocky track that follows a ridgeline before descending into a wash. The route is rocky, dusty, and lined with…
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St. Paisius Orthodox Monastery is a women's monastic community located near Safford, Arizona, at the foot of Mount Graham. Founded in 1993 and dedicated to St. Paisius Velichkovsky, the monastery follows the Serbian Orthodox tradition.…
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This is the perimeter fence of the Hot Wells Sand Dune area. It has some fun trails and is sandy, somewhat hilly, and sometimes a little rocky. The trails inside this area are mostly sandy…
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North Cascabel Road follows along the San Pedro River Valley connecting Globe to Benson, AZ. This route is section 2 of the Arizona Back Country Discovery route Benson to Globe. The road is lined with…
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The trail begins with a relatively steep climb from the paved road, after which it levels out and remains fairly smooth for a short distance before becoming increasingly rocky and narrow. Pinstriping is unavoidable in…
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Visitors entering the Hot Well Dunes must first stop at the registration area to review park rules regarding OHV use and general conduct. The trail begins as a broad, smooth track with a posted speed…
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Shortly after beginning the trail, you'll encounter a gate associated with active cattle ranching; be sure to close it securely behind you. The route is primarily sandy and dusty, with gentle undulations that make for…
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This narrow trail becomes rough almost immediately after leaving the paved road, with dips and off-camber sections that demand careful driving. Numerous spurs and offshoots branch from the main path, but some may cross onto…
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The trail begins with a moderate level of difficulty for a capable 4x4, featuring washouts, off-camber sections, deep erosion, and a generally rocky surface. As the route progresses, it levels out and transitions to sandy…
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The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There…
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This access road is generally well-maintained but features frequent corrugation, with a series of dips and rises that can create a bumpy ride--airing down is recommended for comfort. The route follows the edge of the…
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