Dirt Bike Trails Near Avra Valley, Arizona

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North Pump Station Road

North Pump Station Road is part of Ironwood Forest National Monument and Arizona State Trust Land. This road can be used to complete the long Silverbell Loop around the mountain. It is a smooth well…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Silverbell Sasco Loop

Titan Missile Interpretive Center, Silver Bell Mine, Silverbell Cemetery, mutant saguaros, and Sasco ghost town. A fun day on easy roads. Our friend that suggested the trip said it could be done "in a lifted…
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Total Miles
50.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Waterman Mountain Trail

North Waterman Mountain Trail is a narrow overgrown trail that passes through Ironwood National Monument BLM land and Arizona State Trust Land 5 miles south to West Avra Valley Road. This trail goes through many…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Widow Maker Pass

After you enter the gate, you go through a little sand, take a left, and head to the Sawtooth Mountains. Continue on the trail past the Ironwood Forest National Monument. There's wonderful scenery as you…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Charouleau Gap

Charouleau Gap is a fun and scenic Jeep trail through the Catalina mountains, but it is long and remote with a rating of 7. You will spend all day on the trip. Charouleau Gap trail…
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Total Miles
32.1
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa

Old 96 Ranch

This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on a well-maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore…
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Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Charouleau Gap

Charouleau Gap trail is known to be one of the best in the state. Its most intimidating obstacle, "The Step", is optional, but you'll find many more impressive spots that aren't. When Canada Del Oro…
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Total Miles
32
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

South of Gila River

This is an easy, relaxed Jeep trail through lush Sonoran Desert vegetation while enjoying great scenery. There is even a chance to play in the Gila River, depending on the water flow. Access to this…
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Backway to Mount Lemmon

Many drivers opt to skip this unremarkable backroad. There is a 6-mile section of the road that climbs and winds up the mountain, but other than that, it is pretty uneventful. Unlicensed vehicles are okay…
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Total Miles
45.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Road to the Summit of Rice Peak

This is a noteworthy forest road spur that culminates atop Rice Peak, in Coronado National Forest, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Rice Peak Road is a very rugged two-track that runs south along a mountain ridge,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

This is a mid-mountain forest road segment in Catalina National Forest, northwest of Tucson, Arizona. It is accessible via Peppersauce Canyon and is an enjoyable, mildly challenging primitive route that culminates high on a mountain…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Gila River Loop

You'll like this fun little loop that's especially nice when the river is flowing. The bulk of the trail is comprised of sandy washes, but there's a portion that's rocky and challenging along the river…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon

This route kicks off in the wooded, lower elevations of Peppersauce Canyon, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. It is a primitive, yet well-traveled two-track that runs parallel to a wash, westward into the Catalina Mountains. This…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Box Canyon

Discover the breathtaking Box Canyon trail near Florence, Arizona The easiest route begins at Price Road. For those seeking a more thrilling off-road experience, we recommend entering through Mineral Mountain Road. This scenic route offers…
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Total Miles
27.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Ripsey PLUS

This GREAT TRIP is easy enough to run in either direction but will be described here beginning at the Ripsey Wash entrance. The west entrance is shorter if you are coming from that way. Ripsey…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Redington Pass

Redington Pass is a very popular two-lane road with lots of dispersed camping on the western slope overlooking Tucson. This pass varies in difficulty from deep ruts and washouts with many full washes. Most of…
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Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster

This Jeep trail will take you a different way into the area north of Box Canyon. The route in from SR 79 is easy, and the eastern end of this entry is very scenic with…
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Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Chimney Rock

Often busy on weekends, the easy way into this area is from the south side near the bottom of the wash. The more difficult route comes in from the back. This is a really fun…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Alamo Spring

In March one area was deeply rutted mud from the recent snow/rain in the area. At about halfway down in the creek/river bottom, the trail was almost impossible to find. Please come prepared for wenching…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Horseshoe tank trail

Good desert mountain trail with lots of rock/ledge obstacles. Also send washes that could be dangerous during monsoon season. Best to visit in spring or early summer before the rainy season starts. Along the trail…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

North Tumacacori Trail

Good easy trail with a lot of spurs and views of the Tumacacori Mountains,the Cerro Colorado mountain range as well as Santa Rita mountain range. Also the option of taking a bypass through the saucito…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Walnut Canyon

Walnut Canyon is certainly one of the most scenic Jeep trails in the area. It skirts the edge of White Canyon Wilderness, and the canyons and mountains along the trail are spectacular. Much of the…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Jack Handle

This is a seriously difficult canyon trail for the most extreme daredevils out there. The main obstacle is a very narrow, tippy rock opening that is likely to cause damage if you don't know what…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

12 Mile Trail

This 12-mile route contains off-camber turns, steep, short climbs, river bed washes, rocky paths, and beautiful scenery that contains wildlife, mountains, and several herds of cattle. Additionally, this area is highly used by illegal immigration…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Wi

Walnut Overlook

Come off the Walnut Canyon Trail to the Walnut Overlook. This is a level 6 trail difficulty to be sure to have a high clearance vehicle. Expect washes, large rocks, and water crossing depending on…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Red Springs Pass

Beautiful scenic trail that takes you through the middle of the Tumacacori mountains range. The first leg of the trail heading south from Amado requires high clearance and 4wd to navigate the washes and steep…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Cottonwood - Telegraph

A scenic Jeep trail that goes up Ajax Wash, along the higher ground, then down into Telegraph Canyon passing Picketpost Mountain on the way to Superior. It can be run in either direction but is…
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Total Miles
20.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Upper Woodpecker to Ajax Mine

This trail follows the difficult wash known as Upper Woodpecker. At the eastern end of the wash, the trail climbs up a narrow winding trail to join Ajax Mine Road. The wash is very difficult.…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Reymert Mine Trail

The western end is an easy trail through the desert but the trail gets rocky and more difficult as you get closer to the mine. You will have to cross the creek and drive up…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa

Copper Creek Trail

This trail starts out on Arizona State Trust land which requires a permit from the state and are easy to get and last year. It also crosses private land and requires each rig to sign…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp