A very nice Jeep trail over Preacher Pass in the Plomosa Mountains. A few steep climbs and descents near the pass, but otherwise quite easy. Somebody was nice enough to place a "pew" at the… Learn more about Preacher Pass
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until… Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Frontside
This is a Jeep trail that runs along the "frontside " of the New Water Mountain Mountains and the New Water Mountain Wilderness. There are three spurs that lead toward the mountains. I recommend you… Learn more about Frontside
Total Miles
30.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rockin' Ram Trail
You can stage at some of the many RV parks in Quartzsite along Highway 95 or on BLM land along the highway. You access this 18-mile trail in the desert on the east side of… Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
New Water Mountains
This is an enjoyable Jeep trail that circles the non-wilderness portion of the New Water Mountains. This road serves as access to a lot of trails in the area. It's quite scenic with views of… Learn more about New Water Mountains
Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dripping Springs
This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old… Learn more about Dripping Springs
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Southern Cross Mine
A fun, challenging trail that leads back to the Southern Cross Mine area. There are lots of dispersed camping spots along the way and quite a few killer ones at the end. The trail is… Learn more about Southern Cross Mine
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Preacher Pass Cutover Back to Main Trail
This challenging trail can be connected with the West Preacher Pass to make a loop back to the valley. It's more difficult than WPP since it has steep rocky washouts. Long sections of sandy washes.… Learn more about AZPT Preacher Pass Cutover Back to Main Trail
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AXPT Bouse to Southern Cross Mine
A mostly easy trail that starts as a washboard closer to town then turns into a narrow rutted whoops trail, transitioning from soft sand to gravel. The trail has a few challenging rocky sections but… Learn more about AXPT Bouse to Southern Cross Mine
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi
Pack 4WD
It's a strange name for a Jeep trail, but that is what shows on USGS topographic maps. Perhaps it is an old pack trail that became a 4WD trail. It's a short trail that is… Learn more about Pack 4WD
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite… Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Tougher Green Miles
These roads and trails are for the most advanced off-roaders only. Off-camber trail with deep holes and large rocks that may exceed axle height. Expect erosion, loose rocks, sand, washes, shelves, and deep mud holes.… Learn more about Tougher Green Miles
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Middle Dripping Springs
This is a short trip into the hills, ended at a very steep, loose hill climb, and does continue to link up with the main Dripping Springs Trail. This hill is a long, steep, loose,… Learn more about Middle Dripping Springs
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Dripping Springs Southern Loop
This desert run is along the southern loop of the dripping springs trail. This track ends in a riverbed at an advanced rock ledge and climbs where lockers and high clearance are required. Traffic was… Learn more about Dripping Springs Southern Loop
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Center Desert Washy Loop
This loop is a great addition to other runs in the area. It sports long runs in sandy washes with occasional small rock gardens just to give you a challenge, a few short steep hill… Learn more about Center Desert Washy Loop
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy… Learn more about Trail 0079
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hoodoo Wash
This Sonoran Desert trail is an excellent way to enjoy the remote areas within the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Along the way you'll encounter long stretches of gravel-filled washes, mild rock crawling and plenty of… Learn more about Hoodoo Wash
Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Middle Section 25 Quartzite to Boise
This Middle Section of the Arizona Peace Trail can be linked up with the Western Preacher Pass Trail to make a fun and challenging short loop. There are loose rocky hill climbs, sandy washes, and… Learn more about AZPT Middle Section 25 Quartzite to Boise
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Hovatter to Vicksburg Road
This connector trail leads from the Arizona Peace Trail across the desert toward Vicksburg Rd. There are a few options to refuel and restock at the truck stops. The eastern section of the trail is… Learn more about AZPT Hovatter to Vicksburg Road
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Gas-line Scratcher
This alternate to the AZPT section may be a more direct route, but it's not more traveled. There are narrow sections with angry Mesquite Trees that will inflict paint damage or clothing damage regardless of… Learn more about Gas-line Scratcher
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Trail 0077C
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're… Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sunkist Spur 1
Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be… Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Western Edge Camp Connector Trail
This trail skirts along with the western foothills of the mountains and loops back to the Southeast side of Quartzite. There are some deep washouts, loose short hill climbs, off-camber sections, and flat-out silty rips.… Learn more about Western Edge Camp Connector Trail
This trail cuts across the lower hills from the main mine road. There are plenty of dispersed places to camp until you cross the sign stating you have arrived in the day-use only area, where… Learn more about Michell Mine Road to Western Edge Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Tank Pass
This trail starts off I-10, continuing through the desert to some pretty fun climbing that gets you on top of a ridge and works your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three different headstone… Learn more about Tank Pass
Total Miles
31.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hillbilly
This trail winds through the Little Harquahala Mountains, starting from I-10, and ending near the town of Vicksburg on Highway 60. It was given its name because of the hills and valleys you go up… Learn more about Hillbilly
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Plomosa Mountains
This is a really fun and easy adventure. There are sand dunes, washes and a single rocky section that gives just a bit of a challenge. Its a great area for ATVs and UTVs with… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Plomosito Wash Cutover
A nice, relatively easy way to get from town to the network of trails in the area. This trail starts with a dusty washboard pole line trail then jaunts out to the desert paralleling the… Learn more about Plomosito Wash Cutover
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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