Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Young, Arizona

A very enjoyable backcountry Jeep trail from SR 288 (Young Road) just north of Roosevelt Lake back to SR 288 north of Young. This trip stays east of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and skirts the…
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Very scenic drive with a great view and access to the nice creek to cool off in on hot days. This trail is very mild and friendly to all high clearance vehicles up to the…
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This rugged trail winds through open high desert and dense pockets of juniper, offering a dynamic mix of terrain. Expect rocky patches, loose climbs, and occasional narrow sections requiring steady navigation. Sweeping views of rolling…
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This trail is a scenic route in the Tonto Forest off State Route 288, approximately nine miles south of Young, Arizona, with expansive views of pine forest and Jerky Butte forming a prominent backdrop. This…
Learn more about Buzzard Roost - FS 486

Coming from the north, the trail starts on the dirt and sometimes paved Globe-Young Highway 288. You turn onto a well-marked side road, NF-203. Descending switchbacks, the main challenges are bowling ball-sized rocks that can…
Learn more about Cherry Creek Road

This is a scenic trail that offers access to other trails in the Tonto National Forest, or can take you from Route 288 over to the Tonto Basin north of Lake Roosevelt. There are some…
Learn more about Bear Head Springs Segment - FS 609

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 trail is relatively easy in a stock truck. It is a steep incline of 2.5 miles. Closer to the top, the trail has a couple of tight technical turns. Once you reach the top…
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This moderate trail features dirt and rocky terrain with step-like inclines, descents, and tight switchbacks that may challenge longer vehicles. As you ascend, the landscape transitions into lusher greenery, offering a striking contrast to the…
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Like Rim Road West, Rim Road East offers tremendous views from atop the Mogollon Rim. Where RRW is passable by all vehicles, Rim Road East is slightly more technical due to erosion and will require…
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***Area can have many spots that vary on needing to be street legal or not to ride on. Verify with USFS if not street legal on new changes*** This route can be dusty with heavy…
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Aztec Peak trail is an easy road to a fire tower at the top of a 7,748' mountain. The road follows Workman Creek while accessing several Forest Service recreation areas and trailheads. Almost any vehicle…
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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…
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This easy dirt two-track branches off from Aztec Peak and leads out to an old ranch featuring a beautiful red cabin and a historic apple orchard. The ranch is private property and fenced, so please…
Learn more about Murphy Ranch - FS 487A

This is a fast, fun trail that doesn't get much use. It is wide enough for all vehicles, but ideal for SXSs, ATVs and dirtbikes. There are some tight spots and fallen trees, but nothing…
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Greenback Road is an easy dirt route winding through high desert terrain with sweeping views of surrounding hills and plateaus. The surface is well-maintained and mostly flat, making it accessible for most 4WD and high-clearance…
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Drainage Road 488 is a short, but very rewarding trail that will lead you to a scenic lookout over Roosevelt Lake. The first thing you will encounter is a set of campsites followed by a…
Learn more about Natural Drainage Rd 488

This is a quick, fun and easy trail. You'll get a good variety of views with wooded trails, open power line roads, and a large rocky area next to the trail. There is a loop…
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This level two track is in great condition and consists mostly of smooth dirt with a few small rocky sections mixed in. The trail begins at A Cross Road and climbs gradually up to Thompson…
Learn more about FS 895

*** Legal requirements vary in this area. Frequent changes - verify with USFS on current restrictions** This route is a very strict public right of way for a section of it. Please respect the private…
Learn more about Wallace Road

The road up to the mines is through heavy timber with recently burned areas in the upper section, and can easily be blocked by burned trees blown down or washed into the trail. Take a…
Learn more about Angel Wings

This trail runs between FS 51 and 487 (Turkey Canyon Road - Travis Walton FIre in the Sky area). It provides a mix of well-packed dirt, loose rock, and sand as it passes through ponderosa…
Learn more about Old Verde Road

This easy two-track starts out crossing flat desert terrain on the mesa, gradually winding back toward the mountains. There are several excellent, flat camp spots along the route with wide open 360-degree views, especially looking…
Learn more about Connor Canyon - FS 97C

This trail leads to an eastern overlook of Parker Canyon. The road isn't challenging, but it can offer a good perspective after seeing the west side of the canyon via Natural Drainage Road 488, also…
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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…
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This trail begins by following along Connor Wash on a rocky but relatively wide road lined with desert vegetation. The route stays mostly level at first, with a few small dips in and out of…
Learn more about Connor Wash - FS 110

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…
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This two-track branches off Connor Wash and climbs up onto the ridge with a moderately rocky ascent out of the wash. Along the climb, a few washouts create mild off-camber sections, but nothing overly difficult.…
Learn more about FS 241

This trail starts out as a fairly easy track, though tight vegetation quickly lines the corridor. Within the first 0.1 miles, look for an old stone building on the right. As you head north, you'll…
Learn more about Parker Creek - FS 243/3294

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…
Learn more about FS 45