Dirt Bike Trails Near Catalina, Arizona

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copper Creek Ridge & Bunker Hill Mine Trail

This trail cuts off the Copper Creek Trail, takes off up the mountain in a series of switchbacks to the top then goes along the ridge. There is a spur trail that goes to the…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi / Su

Rug Road to Klondyke

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…
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Total Miles
56.6
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
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

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…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

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…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

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

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

Wakefield Canyon

An easy, but scratchy, Jeep trail to an abandoned Buddhist cabin and a natural spring. Empirita Ranch is 3,000 acres owned by Pima County to protect wildlife habitat, provide sustainable cattle grazing, and slowing urban…
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Total Miles
25.1
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…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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

Oak Tree Wash Trail

The trail starts out pretty narrow, but large enough for a Jeep or truck to pass one way. It starts out with a steep, off-camber drop. Drivers beware that normal 4x4 suspension can be damaged…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / 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

Box Canyon Road

This is a scenic drive through the Santa Rita Mountains that gets you up and out of the desert and into the oaks. Great views along the way! Coming from the east side of the…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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

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