Dirt Bike Trails
Near Cibecue, Arizona

FS 141 may be short, but it packs one of the most technical sections in the Pinedale area. This rocky spur climbs through the ponderosa pines with deep erosion ruts, exposed bedrock, and loose rock that require careful tire placement and a slow, controlled approach. While experienced drivers will en...
Learn more about FS 141

This trail starts at Arizona Highway 260. There is a parking area and staging spot at the turnoff. This trail meanders toward the Mogollon Rim. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002 which burned 410,000 acres. It was the largest fire in Arizona until it was surpassed in 2011. The f...
Learn more about FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

This route is heavily treed and lined with beautiful, young Ponderosa Pines. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chemiski Fire in 2002 and the new trees are all about 20 years old. The route travels through very rocky, steep terrain. It is primarily small rocks traction can be difficult and erosion ca...
Learn more about Young Pondo Pine Path

This rugged trail winds through open high desert and dense pockets of juniper, offering a dynamic mix of terrain. Expect rocky patches, loose climbs, and occasional narrow sections requiring steady navigation. Sweeping views of rolling hills provide visual reward, while the trail's rough texture and...
Learn more about PV Wilson

This trail follows FS 107 Willow Wash from Arizona Highway 260 to the Mogollon Rim Road. It is well-traveled but has a few rutted spots and some sandy areas. Watch for the wild horses along this trail. They are the Mogollon Rim wild horses that supposedly descended from the horses brought by the Spa...
Learn more about FS 107 Willow Wash

This narrow, short trail is easily overlooked but is fun and challenging and offers spectacular views. It has some sandy off-camber action as well as some rocky hills. At the north end of the route, the most difficult area has over three-foot erosion ruts. A shortcut has been created to avoid that a...
Learn more about Telephone Ridge

Forest Road 219, commonly known as Water Canyon, is a scenic backcountry route through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Pinedale, Arizona. This peaceful drive winds through towering ponderosa pines, mixed conifer forest, and open mountain meadows, offering a classic White Mountains experie...
Learn more about Water Canyon - FS 219

This is an unmarked ATV/UTV, dirt bike only route due to the trees and bushes making it very narrow. Larger vehicles may be able to avoid some of the trees but some will prevent further travel and there are not many places to turn around. The route starts gradually climbing on both ends before a ste...
Learn more about Fir Point View

This trail runs between FS 51 and 487 (Turkey Canyon Road - Travis Walton FIre in the Sky area). It provides a mix of well-packed dirt, loose rock, and sand as it passes through ponderosa pines and juniper. Wild horses are found near the east end of the trail, but as it changes from sand to rock, yo...
Learn more about Old Verde Road

This is an easy trail winding through forest meadows and across small washes. Despite its name, this trail has lots of wild horses to see. This trail can be traveled in 2WD with medium clearance, however, during and after rain or snow, it can become very muddy. Please do not attempt to use the south...
Learn more about Dead Horse Draw

This beautiful, easy route connects FS 139 Cottonwood Wash with the East Mogollon Rim Road. The decommissioned Deer Springs Fire Lookout rises stoically above the far western side of this route overlooking the Mogollon Rim. This historic forest fire lookout was built in 1923 and listed on the Nation...
Learn more about FS 161 West Fork

Forest Road 131 (Bear Canyon) is a scenic, shortcut route connecting FS 300 Rim Road East and FS 130 Pinedale Rim. The trail meanders through towering ponderosa pines, mixed conifer forest, and quiet mountain meadows before descending into the peaceful Bear Canyon drainage. With its combination of b...
Learn more about Bear Canyon - FS 131

This route is a continuation of FS 46 Wild Horse Haven. The difficulty of the trail changes drastically due to the slick, clay soil and deep washouts. The clay can become extremely slick with very little moisture and be prepared for sliding due to vehicle momentum.
Learn more about FS 46 Clay Chaos

This off-camber, challenging trail is narrow with deep ruts and drainage drop-offs in spots. It travels through grassy, open wild horse territory and through some eroded washes. Ponderosa Pines line the route along with skunkbush sumac, chokecherry, and red osier dogwood. This route is seasonally cl...
Learn more about Straight Ridge

This trail is very rugged with deep inclines, large boulders, and tight sections weaving through the trees. The route winds repeatedly in and out of washes and back up onto open, grassy mesas. Expect several large boulder rock gardens where good clearance and careful tire placement are necessary. Th...
Learn more about Cow Flat Road - FS 329

This level, the easy short route follows FS 46 Stinson Road west from FS 139. It is through prime wild horse habitat. Driving slowly will increase your chances of viewing the majestic animals that have lived wild in the area for almost 300 years. The horses are wild and should not be approached. Th...
Learn more about FS 46 Wild Horse Haven

This peaceful route is from the south end of Turkey Hill Road in Pinedale to Pinedale Ridge (FS 132). It travels through the pine forest and a few open areas where wild horses can be seen. With moisture, the trail becomes slick and can add some mud holes and ruts to navigate. It is a short but rewar...
Learn more about Hub Point - FS 919

Turkey Canyon Road (FS 487) is a moderate off-road route for high-clearance 4x4s looking to explore the forested backroads south of Overgaard, Arizona. With its mix of natural dirt, rocky sections, and potential rimside views, this trail offers a solid mix of scenic driving and technical terrain com...
Learn more about Turkey Canyon

Connecting the historic mountain community of Pinedale with the Mogollon Rim, FS 130 climbs steadily through one of Arizona’s largest ponderosa pine forests. The route transitions from quiet forest roads to dramatic overlooks where the land drops thousands of feet into Arizona’s rugged Rim Country. ...
Learn more about Pinedale Rim - FS 130

Use FR140 to cross between Joe Tank Road (FR136) and Rim Road (FR300)--it is a good access road to some great side trips for a day of exploring. Wild horses and bald eagles are present in the area. Bringing a motorhome or car back here for camping is not recommended, but it is a good area for overla...
Learn more about FR140

FS 141 may be short, but it packs one of the most technical sections in the Pinedale area. This rocky spur climbs through the ponderosa pines with deep erosion ruts, exposed bedrock, and loose rock that require careful tire placement and a slow, controlled approach. While experienced drivers will en...
Learn more about FS 141

This trail starts at Arizona Highway 260. There is a parking area and staging spot at the turnoff. This trail meanders toward the Mogollon Rim. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002 which burned 410,000 acres. It was the largest fire in Arizona until it was surpassed in 2011. The f...
Learn more about FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

This route is heavily treed and lined with beautiful, young Ponderosa Pines. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chemiski Fire in 2002 and the new trees are all about 20 years old. The route travels through very rocky, steep terrain. It is primarily small rocks traction can be difficult and erosion ca...
Learn more about Young Pondo Pine Path

This rugged trail winds through open high desert and dense pockets of juniper, offering a dynamic mix of terrain. Expect rocky patches, loose climbs, and occasional narrow sections requiring steady navigation. Sweeping views of rolling hills provide visual reward, while the trail's rough texture and...
Learn more about PV Wilson

FS 141 may be short, but it packs one of the most technical sections in the Pinedale area. This rocky spur climbs through the ponderosa pines with deep erosion ruts, exposed bedrock, and loose rock that require careful tire placement and a slow, controlled approach. While experienced drivers will en...
Learn more about FS 141

This trail starts at Arizona Highway 260. There is a parking area and staging spot at the turnoff. This trail meanders toward the Mogollon Rim. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002 which burned 410,000 acres. It was the largest fire in Arizona until it was surpassed in 2011. The f...
Learn more about FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

This route is heavily treed and lined with beautiful, young Ponderosa Pines. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chemiski Fire in 2002 and the new trees are all about 20 years old. The route travels through very rocky, steep terrain. It is primarily small rocks traction can be difficult and erosion ca...
Learn more about Young Pondo Pine Path

This rugged trail winds through open high desert and dense pockets of juniper, offering a dynamic mix of terrain. Expect rocky patches, loose climbs, and occasional narrow sections requiring steady navigation. Sweeping views of rolling hills provide visual reward, while the trail's rough texture and...
Learn more about PV Wilson