Rug Road is a 4x4 trail that begins in Mammoth, traverses the famous "Carpet Hill" and then climbs to Table Mountain Pass in the Zapata Mountains. It then drops down into the Aravaipa watershed, passes… Learn more about Rug Road to Klondyke
Total Miles
56.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Clark Peak Loop
This trail is at the top of Clark Peak with many camping spots and incredible views of the desert floor. The trail gets tighter the farther you go back into it and the back end… Learn more about Clark Peak Loop
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Swift Trail 366
The West Swift Trail is the route to the top of Clark Peak. This 6-mile road is a rough dirt road with a few rock ledges and potholes. It is wide in many areas and… Learn more about West Swift Trail 366
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sybley Mansion Spur
This trail consists of loose rocks, washed areas, and a couple of places that your high-clearance vehicle will have no problem going over. Once you get to the end of the trail, you will need… Learn more about Sybley Mansion Spur
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… Learn more about Copper Creek Trail
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Treehouse Cabin
This Jeep trail takes you high into the Dripping Springs Mountains. Tour several mines and visit an old cabin built with a tree through the roof. Distant views of Hayden smelter and tailings piles. We… Learn more about Treehouse Cabin
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Old 96 Ranch
Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Chilito Mine
Chilto Mine road takes you to around 2,500 feet in about 3 miles. With great views of the valley you start in. The bonus is that it gets a little tougher at the Chilito Mine… Learn more about Chilito Mine
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Pioneer Pass
Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into… Learn more about Pioneer Pass
Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pinto to Pinal
This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road… Learn more about Pinto to Pinal
Total Miles
29.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Richmond Basin
The Richmond Basin is a large area with a long history of mining for Zinc, Silver, Lead, and Gold. This Jeep trail will take you on a loop through the heart of the area. The… Learn more about Richmond Basin
Total Miles
28.5
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Black Hills Back Country Byway
The Black Hills Back Country Byway is an unpaved road that provides access to thousands of acres of BLM land. There are many areas to camp, hike, mountain bike, or explore side tracks via 4x4.… Learn more about Black Hills Back Country Byway
Total Miles
20.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Redington Pass
Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Salt River Canyon
A very scenic and (usually) easy trip from US 60 north of Globe down Salt River Canyon and through a very beautiful remote country to Cherry Creek and Young Road. Most of this trail is… Learn more about Salt River Canyon
Total Miles
38.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Grey Horse Mine
An easy, relaxing Jeep trail up the west side of the Dripping Spring Mountains near Kearny. Visit 3 shafts of an abandoned lead, vanadium and molybdenum mine, plus view a settling pond on top of… Learn more about Grey Horse Mine
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Ripsey PLUS
Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Devil's Canyon
This remote, scenic trail should be done at least once by everyone with a well-equipped vehicle. It is probably moderate in most places but is very rough through the center portion. It is a long… Learn more about Devil's Canyon
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon
Total Miles
45.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Birthing Place
Legend says this is where Indians went to give birth because there was year-round water and "tubs" that could be used for baths. We do not know if the legend is true, but do believe… Learn more about Birthing Place
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
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… Learn more about Charouleau Gap
Total Miles
32
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about Charouleau Gap
Total Miles
32.1
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / 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… Learn more about Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
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… Learn more about Nugget Road and Rolling Hills
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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,… Learn more about Road to the Summit of Rice Peak
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Alamo Spring
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Chimney Rock
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Hot Wells to Bowie
This is a great little side trip from Hot Wells to Bowie. There are some technical spots, but it's mostly a pretty easy drive in the SxS and can be done in 4x4 vehicles with… Learn more about Hot Wells to Bowie
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Cherry Creek
This beautiful Jeep trail starts in the heat of the desert near Globe and ends in the cool ponderosa pines at 6,000 feet south of Young. You will pass by rugged mountain ridges, interesting rock… Learn more about Cherry Creek
Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Coon Creek Ruins
The ancient Coon Creek Ruins cliff dwellings are not as large or as well preserved as many of the protected ruins throughout the West, but they are interesting, and they are available to be explored… Learn more about Coon Creek Ruins
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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