An off-highway route that winds through the mountains between Black Canyon City and the Table Mesa Recreation Area. Nice scenery and a few eroded, rocky hills add a bit of a challenge. The southern part… Learn more about Back Way to Black Canyon City
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Maggie Mine
Very scenic trail in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains. Although not far from the highway and Black Canyon City, this route feels isolated and offers a chance to spot wildlife, beautiful desert plant life,… Learn more about Maggie Mine
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Road to Nowhere
Great day out exploring trying to find the Tip Top Mine - Unfortunately, this is not the way, but it is a road with some great views if you feel like going on a slow… Learn more about Road to Nowhere
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Road Between Worlds
This mostly easy out-and-back trail traverses through the beautiful desert grasslands of the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest at an elevation too high for saguaros and too low for alpine forests. The… Learn more about Road Between Worlds
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Indian Fort
A stone wall fort on a small flat-top hill just off the Table Mesa North Access Road. Drive to the base of the hill and scramble up an easy climb to enter the fort. Commanding… Learn more about Indian Fort
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Table Mesa Road
Table Mesa Road provides primary access to the Table Mesa Recreation Area and its network of OHV trails. It is primarily a washboard gravel road, though washouts and ruts can be present on occasion. While… Learn more about Table Mesa Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
TV-(Not) Raw Deal
Raw Deal is a short trail up a wash on State Trust Land. I have walked the trail but have not driven it. I would guess it to be a 8 or 9 for difficulty.… Learn more about TV-(Not) Raw Deal
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Fa / Su
Boulder Creek
This trail ascends out of the Agua Fria stream, mostly dry, down Little Grand Canyon Road off of West Table Mesa Road. The ascent is steep, with a few boulders that could hit a differential… Learn more about Boulder Creek
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crapshoot
Remote and scenic throughout the entire trail. Plenty of challenges. Be aware that shooting is allowed in some designated areas, so take care when passing these locations. ATVs and UTVs are allowed. Pack out your… Learn more about Crapshoot
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
New River
A State Trust Land permit is required to travel west of the forest boundary. With this permit, you can camp and drive unlicensed ATVs, UTVs and dirtbikes. This is a moderate trail that crosses the… Learn more about New River
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
TV-1 Diehard
Diehard runs from one side of Crapshoot Powerline Loop to the other. I stood high on the southern entrance to the trail and took this photo with a telephoto lens. I have no idea what… Learn more about TV-1 Diehard
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Turkey Creek
This very lightly traveled trail will take you through Dead Cow Gulch to Howard Copper Mine. Then you can climb into the foothills and eventually drop to Castle Creek Road. There is some good camping… Learn more about Turkey Creek
Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Zip Zap
This power line service trail connects to the Boulder Creek Ranch area. It's primarily easy in technicality, but the southern end of the trail does have a couple of short technical rock garden sections. There… Learn more about Zip Zap
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Trail 9949
This short section of trail is more narrow and therefore is only open to small utility SXS and smaller. No full-size trucks or SXS's. Nothing too technical on this trail, aside from one section with… Learn more about Trail 9949
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
9949 to Black Canyon Trail
This short section of trail and Black Canyon Trail are closed to vehicles over 60" wide. The west section is in a shooting area, so use caution around that area. There are a couple of… Learn more about 9949 to Black Canyon Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Saguaro Way
This section of trail weaves its way through the beautiful desert and leads to a shooting area at the North end. It also connects to a handful of other trails. There are a couple of… Learn more about Saguaro Way
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
China Dam/Tule Homestead
This scenic trail will take you to an old dam and an old homestead used for mining and is suitable for stock 4x4s with adequate ground clearance. Give or take 3 hours to complete depending… Learn more about China Dam/Tule Homestead
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Cactus Express
A quick, short little section of trail that connects Lake Pleasant road to Saguaro Way trail, which leads to a shooting area. There is nothing terribly technical about this route aside from a couple of… Learn more about Cactus Express
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
El Paso Pipeline Road
This is a dirt-covered service road that is regularly maintained. It's a fun, easy route for getting to different areas. There's nothing technical about this trail aside from a couple of sandy washes. Note of… Learn more about El Paso Pipeline Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Jackrabbit Loop
Mostly easy loop trail comprised of Rosalie Spring, Fdr 593, and 9014 Road Between Worlds. The trail spans across BLM land (Agua Fria National Monument) and Tonto National Forest. The loop starts with beautiful desert… Learn more about Jackrabbit Loop
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Bloody Basin Road
Take a day to drive this road through Agua Fria National Monument. You'll want to take your time to explore the archaeological sites and petroglyphs along the way. You can also enjoy a warm soak… Learn more about Bloody Basin Road
Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tonto 677
Tonto 677 is a scenic point-to-point trail through the Tonto National Forest and is also part of the Great Western Trail. The route is mostly easy but does have many areas containing deep ruts and… Learn more about Tonto 677
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Backway to Crown King
The Backway to Crown King begins at Lake Pleasant and ends at the old mining town of Crown King. This historic route offers something for everyone, making it the most popular 4x4 trail in Arizona.… Learn more about Backway to Crown King
Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Windmill Wash
Beautiful scenic loop through the foothills of the Northwestern portion of the Tonto National Forest off of Bloody Basin Rd. The trail circles around Mesa Butte (5125 ft), which is easy to spot and runs… Learn more about Windmill Wash
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cramm Trail
This quick, scenic out-and-back trail is relatively easy. The only thing to note is the river wash in the beginning, as well as water erosion areas on trail in a few spots. One or two… Learn more about Cramm Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail 1940
An out-and-back offshoot trail for those interested in a bit more of a challenge. Right away there are steep, loose, rocky grades to ascend with more to come. There is a hill-top point when the… Learn more about Trail 1940
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cramm Mountain Loop
This very short, easy, loop trail around Cramm Mountain offers sweeping 360 views of the desert landscape. It does seem that this trail is minimally used and therefore has vegetation overgrowth in places - higher… Learn more about Cramm Mountain Loop
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has an intriguing history as a health resort. In operation since 1896, the original Castle Hot Springs resort was destroyed by fire in 1976. Under new… Learn more about Castle Hot Springs Road
Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"
A very challenging trail for experienced drivers. There is a lot to explore around Desoto Mine, but make sure to follow warning signs. Unlicensed vehicles can use 9268R and 89, but parts of this trail… Learn more about Desoto Mine
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
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