Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Williams, Arizona

The Northview Cutoff is a beautiful, wide trail that starts in the Ponderosa Pine Forest outside of Williams, AZ. If you're looking for a nice drive in the country on an easy trail, this would be a great start! Wide enough for two vehicles almost all of the way through, this dirt and rock road offer...
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FR15 is a rocky trail, sprinkled with erosion and wash crossings. Some of the wash crossings have steep entrances and exits, so speed might not be your friend on this trail. Standard erosion exists on this trail as well, and there are sporadic large rock gardens that will slow your journey. Along th...
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The Pine Creek Loop trail is an interesting trail. This trail winds and waves its way through the Ponderosa Pines and Juniper trees that make up this section of the Kaibab National Forest. Cattle graze in this area, so be sure to pay attention, as they have a propensity to end up in the middle of th...
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This is an easy dirt-road route that leads to a few different spots throughout the Kaibab National Forest. Driving through the trees with sunlight filtering through, it is an extremely serene little trip. There are no deep water crossings, though expect to get muddy if the weather is wet.
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FR 2082 is a short trail that is single vehicle-wide. With mud ruts and deep puddles, this trail could be challenging after rain or snow, but don't worry, as there are no obstacles on this trail over 12". You might see elk or cattle keeping cool in the shade of the Ponderosa Pines.
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FR 71 starts as a beautiful, wide road that traverses a large meadow. In this meadow, there are several pull-through campsites that could accommodate trailers up to fifth wheels. Out the East side of the meadow, however, the road quickly becomes a single-lane mud track with ruts and off-camber water...
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Bill Williams Mountain is an iconic piece of Northern Arizona History, named after William Sherley "Old Bill" Williams who was a noted mountain man and frontiersman. The top of this mountain is populated by a number of radio towers and a fire watchtower, which can be seen for miles in the surroundin...
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The Pipeline Center trail is a clear-cut through this section of the Kaibab National Forest. This trail can be run on its own, with all of the sections as one trail, or as an access point to access better and more interesting sections of this spectacular forest. Rocky, with hills and wash crossings,...
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This trail is mud ruts and puddles that weaves through the mixed pine trees of the Kaibab National Forest. While short, this trail might prove challenging after rain or snow, as large puddles appear with any notable condensation in the area. Elk and cattle grazing are common in this area, so please ...
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This wooded trail winds through the Kaibab National Forest;there are tons of camping and firewood to be found as you go. Stumps and rocks are scattered throughout the trail, but high clearance is not necessary. There is very little elevation change. You'll pass one fenced-off house and a small pond ...
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This trail is a connector trail, and travels from the airport in Williams, AZ to the Kaibab National Forest to the East. The Western side of this trail is mostly two lanes wide of red rock and crushed cinders that are native to this area and used for roads and driveways. As you proceed East, the tra...
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The Old 72 Road is a mix of rocky and dirt roads that are mellow with no major obstacles. This road is a pleasant jaunt through the towering ponderosa pines of the Kaibab National Forest. There are rudimentary gates along this trail, as this area is active with cattle grazing from May to November, s...
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The Red Lake to Pipeline Trail is a one-lane trail. At points along this trail, there are deep mud ruts filled with rock that make this a less-than-smooth trail. The trail does traverse some hills, and those are rocky as well, with line choice being the thing that chews up your brain power on this t...
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Doe Tank is a single-lane trail that starts in an open pasture. The entrance has been marked plainly, and it is asked that you stay on established paths so as to protect this environment. It is at times rocky, with some of the grasses hiding the larger rocks that can be in the middle of the track or...
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FR 799 is a single-lane mud and dirt trail that weaves between the beautiful pine trees of the Kaibab National Forest. Similar to trails further north, this trail is speckled with Ponderosa Pine and Juniper. Some spots are narrow between the trees, with random runoff and wash crossings that might pr...
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This is a beautiful, easy trail that was once a section of the original Route 66. It is now part of the Great Western Trail, an extensive system of roads, both paved and unpaved throughout this area of Arizona. Livestock graze in the area, and there is signage to keep gates closed. This section of t...
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Take your time on this short mellow trail through the pines to connect to Little Rim Road. Tons of wild life along the trail from herds of elk and deer to wild turkey. With easy to mild rock gardens and forest roads there's tons to enjoy. If your on the trail around late afternoon make sure to pull ...
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The 2072 Loop Trail is a pleasant trail that dips in and out of the ponderosa pines and large meadows that make up this area of the Kaibab National Forest. Rocky at times, this trail has no major obstacles. It does, however, have mud ruts that can be quite problematic if you catch them after a rain ...
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Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the tall pines and big meadows. A few camp spots and off-shoot trails along the way. Tons of wildlife so keep your eyes open for herds of deer and elk. The trail is an unmaintained forest road that is pretty smooth, be careful after rain and snow storms as the trail ...
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This trail leads to a scenic overlook above the Colcord and Tule Canyons. The beginning of the trail is washboard, potholes, and ruts. There are lots of dispersed camping spots near Highway 73. The spots have large fire rings and are good for big rigs and RVs. The trail narrows and becomes very rutt...
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The Northview Cutoff is a beautiful, wide trail that starts in the Ponderosa Pine Forest outside of Williams, AZ. If you're looking for a nice drive in the country on an easy trail, this would be a great start! Wide enough for two vehicles almost all of the way through, this dirt and rock road offer...
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FR15 is a rocky trail, sprinkled with erosion and wash crossings. Some of the wash crossings have steep entrances and exits, so speed might not be your friend on this trail. Standard erosion exists on this trail as well, and there are sporadic large rock gardens that will slow your journey. Along th...
Learn more about FR15

The Pine Creek Loop trail is an interesting trail. This trail winds and waves its way through the Ponderosa Pines and Juniper trees that make up this section of the Kaibab National Forest. Cattle graze in this area, so be sure to pay attention, as they have a propensity to end up in the middle of th...
Learn more about Pine Creek

This is an easy dirt-road route that leads to a few different spots throughout the Kaibab National Forest. Driving through the trees with sunlight filtering through, it is an extremely serene little trip. There are no deep water crossings, though expect to get muddy if the weather is wet.
Learn more about Dogtown Trail

The Northview Cutoff is a beautiful, wide trail that starts in the Ponderosa Pine Forest outside of Williams, AZ. If you're looking for a nice drive in the country on an easy trail, this would be a great start! Wide enough for two vehicles almost all of the way through, this dirt and rock road offer...
Learn more about Northview Cutoff

FR15 is a rocky trail, sprinkled with erosion and wash crossings. Some of the wash crossings have steep entrances and exits, so speed might not be your friend on this trail. Standard erosion exists on this trail as well, and there are sporadic large rock gardens that will slow your journey. Along th...
Learn more about FR15

The Pine Creek Loop trail is an interesting trail. This trail winds and waves its way through the Ponderosa Pines and Juniper trees that make up this section of the Kaibab National Forest. Cattle graze in this area, so be sure to pay attention, as they have a propensity to end up in the middle of th...
Learn more about Pine Creek

This is an easy dirt-road route that leads to a few different spots throughout the Kaibab National Forest. Driving through the trees with sunlight filtering through, it is an extremely serene little trip. There are no deep water crossings, though expect to get muddy if the weather is wet.
Learn more about Dogtown Trail