Dirt Bike Trails
Near Brenda, Arizona

The Preacher Pass Trail is a rugged and remote desert route that cuts through a rocky saddle in the Arizona backcountry. This one-lane trail is consistently rocky, bumpy, and rutted, with deep erosion in multiple sections. The overall condition is rough from start to finish, offering a demanding but...
Learn more about Preacher Pass

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 you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail

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 stone cabin ruins as well as petroglyphs. If you want extra obstacles, there is an alternate exit route that heads sou...
Learn more about Dripping Springs

This trail is like a frontage road. It runs parallel to Interstate 10 between New Water Mountains Trail and Rockin' Ram Trail- Southern section, which is paved. There are some flat parts of the trail, and some downhill grades to wash beds, and then climb back up the hill to continue. There are views...
Learn more about I-10 Frontage Road (LP781)

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 difficult in spots with loose rocky hill climbs, rocky washes, sandy washes, and tight bermed corners. Some sections ...
Learn more about Southern Cross Mine

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. There is a steep rocky hill climb and tight blind corners. The canyon is beautiful, with forests of Ch...
Learn more about AZ Peace Trail Preacher Pass Cutover Back to Main Trail

This is a fun trail running along the power lines in the desert. It is well-travelled running east and west between LP1015 and Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section (LP189). The trail is a mixture of flat desert and up and down hills crossing washes. The trail runs along the north side of some mounta...
Learn more about Power Line Trail

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, and twisty climb with sections of large rock shelves and loose sections before and after. Experienced riders and drivers...
Learn more about Middle Dripping Springs

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. Obstacles and ledges up to 8 feet and near-vertical grades 15-18 feet tall. Potenti...
Learn more about Tougher Green Miles

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 desert, always be alert for rattlesnakes and scorpions. Take plenty of water and snacks, and carry extra...
Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across

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 desert tree branches hanging over the trail. Watch for paint and tire sidewall damage. No cell service.
Learn more about AZ Peace Trail Middle Section 25 Quartzite to Boise

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 fun to drive--one-way to bypass the Hogsback on New Water Mountain. Lockers are strongly recommended if you are driving the trai...
Learn more about Pack 4WD

This trail is a cut across between Rockin' Ram Trail and West End Preacher Pass Trail. The views from this trail are great. It is a typical trail in the Quartzsite area. There are some twists and turns, in and out of washes and driving across flat desert terrain. You will see several different varie...
Learn more about LP077

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 start at the east end because this saves the best for last. Most of the trail is rated 4, but the ve...
Learn more about Frontside

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 ascending or descending. The views of the surrounding desert landscape from atop the hill are pretty awesome. ...
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This is a spur trail from the AZPT to the WWII Woman's Flight Marker. It's a mostly easy trail with some washouts. This trail takes you to the fence that surrounds the markers, and you can walk in and see the historic markers from WWI to guide the women pilots the last 11 miles to the airfield to de...
Learn more about WWII Woman's Flight Marker Spur Trail for AZ Peace Trail

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 washes to cross the beautiful desert scenery in every direction. There were some primitive camping spots ...
Learn more about Trail 0079

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. The NW section of the trail begins at the pole line Arizona Peace Trail Connecto...
Learn more about Western Edge Camp Connector Trail

The Preacher Pass Trail is a rugged and remote desert route that cuts through a rocky saddle in the Arizona backcountry. This one-lane trail is consistently rocky, bumpy, and rutted, with deep erosion in multiple sections. The overall condition is rough from start to finish, offering a demanding but...
Learn more about Preacher Pass

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 you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail

The Preacher Pass Trail is a rugged and remote desert route that cuts through a rocky saddle in the Arizona backcountry. This one-lane trail is consistently rocky, bumpy, and rutted, with deep erosion in multiple sections. The overall condition is rough from start to finish, offering a demanding but...
Learn more about Preacher Pass

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 you can cross under the interstate. The tunnels under the interstate will fit a 75" SXS IF we t...
Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section

This point-to-point trail meanders through the desert, allowing you to bypass Frontside from Ramsey Mine Road all the way to Vicksburg Road. It has various wash crossings and some sand. There are stunning views along the way, some of which include a natural arch formation. If it has been raining rec...
Learn more about LP 859- LP 3143

This trail starts at the end of Preacher Pass Trail and goes to Brenda, Arizona. It meanders through the desert in mostly dirt and gravel. There are some shallow washes and turns in this trail. You will pass some rugged mountains on your left as you proceed toward town. This trail is narrow in place...
Learn more about Head for Lunch Trail