Dirt Bike Trails
Near Gila Bend, Arizona

Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge and Sundad Ghost Town. Start this run in Gila Bend, then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which initially ran from Tybee Island, Georgia, to San Diego, California. Visit Gillespie Bridge and Dam on the...
Learn more about Agua Caliente Road

Fun route along the power lines and under them as you snake along the washes. You will have to pass through some washes that can be very sandy and loose ground. You will come across washes that are constantly changing with debris washing down them. Some steep drops and 4x4 are a must in parts of the...
Learn more about The Buzz of Gila Bend

Margie's Cove Trail is an accessible, scenic desert trek perfect for novice offroaders and dispersed campers looking to explore the borders of the North Maricopa Wilderness. Spanning 5.6 miles, this route skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, dividing the wilderness area and the Sonoran Desert Nat...
Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail

Part 2 starts off fun and gives you a reward with some off-camber and hills. Although there is nothing a good 4x4 and friends can't handle. Along the way, you will come across the old camp that the old settlers used when using the overland trail. You will also come across a BLM cattle and wildlife w...
Learn more about Butterfield Stage Overland Route Section 2

Starts off as a rock smooth road and eventually turns into a dirt road. The track has a few spots of eroded, washed-out washes that cross the trail, so be cautious if traveling at speed. Also, be mindful of soft sand and soft dirt. A few spots get a little narrow with pin stripes likely, but for the...
Learn more about Sonoran Desert National Monument Trail

This desert trail takes you deep into the heart of the Sonoran National Monument. As you exit I8 at Bighorn Station, you can explore the abandoned gas station and homestead before heading deeper into the desert. Along this rollercoaster of a trail, you'll cross several washes with moderate to steep ...
Learn more about 8011 to Papago Indian Chief Mine

This short 1-mile trail begins at Agua Caliente Road and follows the east side of the Arlington Canal, ending on the north side of the Gillespie Dam. Rated 1/10, it's an easy drive with only minor ruts and occasional washouts that may deepen after heavy rains. The real highlight isn't the terrain - ...
Learn more about Hidden Glyph Run

Easy off-road wash trail follows a flat sandy bottom, suitable for ATVs and 4x4s. Optional side routes present six to seven obstacles—boulder fields, narrow ledges, soft ruts, and washouts- for experienced drivers. A signed shortcut climbs steeply to an abandoned copper mine. Obstacles are bypassabl...
Learn more about Side Route - BLM 8008

Rocky Camp road runs through Bureau Land Management. It is a mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. There are sections that are overgrown, so pinstripes are to be expected. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be c...
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This trail provides a more scenic and challenging option to reach the Painted Rock Petroglyph site from Interstate 8 than just driving there on paved backroads. It cuts through an area of Arizona State Land, which requires an inexpensive annual Arizona State Land permit. Permits can be obtained onli...
Learn more about Painted Rock Road

Woolsey Wash is a multiple-surface mixed road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be careful in the rainy season. The road runs through Bureau Land Management and has areas that are designated ...
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Rear Hitter Road Number 8219 is a multiple mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. It runs through Bureau Land Management. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be careful in the rainy season. Not recommended for a l...
Learn more about Rear Hitter #8219

This is an almost 11-mile-long dirt bike trail through the BLM land south of Buckeye. It's a mix of actual singletrack, road sections, and wider two-track sections, but it's lightly trafficked and pretty faint for a lot of the route. It goes through a gravelly rolling hill terrain, with scraggly bus...
Learn more about BH1074

This short segment of single track connects BH1078 to BH1074, to make a fun desert loop. The north end starts after the mining area, on a faint trail heading into the gravelly hills through the bushes, and the entrance is difficult to find. It becomes wider, more like a 2 track. The trail goes throu...
Learn more about BH1165

This is a route that tracks to the junction of a small island that is known as Stephens Point. It's a long-time gathering spot for family trips and a great location to relax in the trees and large brush away from others. While the water is dirty and murky most the year and it can have a fly issue fr...
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After traveling down Maricopa Road 238 and exiting on 99th Avenue in Mobile, turn down a gas pipeline road and you will find an easy trail next to Road 8054. This easy but fun trail leads you on a journey back to 238. This is an amazing place to do night photography.
Learn more about Smooth Sailing

This is a fun and scenic dirt bike trail south of Buckeye, Arizona. It starts at unmarked entrances on both the west and east and ends at dirt roads. A lot of this trail is pretty faint, with not many tracks to follow, so it will require some navigation skills. It's easy to miss the turns and get of...
Learn more about BH1076

The Buckeye Hills Scenic Trail offers an incredible drive through the heart of the Buckeye Hills, connecting Robbins Butte Trail to SR 85. This route winds through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes, featuring rolling hills, wide-open desert vistas, and rugged terrain. It's a perfect mix of easygoing...
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Road #8230 is a multi-mixed surface road with rocks, sand, and gravel, most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods, do not attempt during rainy seasons. Some sections of this road are rutted and rocky. The road runs through the Bure...
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This trail is found in the Barry Goldwater Bombing Range, Sand Tank Mountain Area A. A permit is required and easily obtained for free at Luke.isportman.net. Check-in and check-out can easily be done on the same website. This trail takes off from Vekol Road and winds behind Maricopa Peak, Javelina M...
Learn more about Javelina Mountain Trail

Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge and Sundad Ghost Town. Start this run in Gila Bend, then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which initially ran from Tybee Island, Georgia, to San Diego, California. Visit Gillespie Bridge and Dam on the...
Learn more about Agua Caliente Road

Fun route along the power lines and under them as you snake along the washes. You will have to pass through some washes that can be very sandy and loose ground. You will come across washes that are constantly changing with debris washing down them. Some steep drops and 4x4 are a must in parts of the...
Learn more about The Buzz of Gila Bend

Margie's Cove Trail is an accessible, scenic desert trek perfect for novice offroaders and dispersed campers looking to explore the borders of the North Maricopa Wilderness. Spanning 5.6 miles, this route skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, dividing the wilderness area and the Sonoran Desert Nat...
Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail

Part 2 starts off fun and gives you a reward with some off-camber and hills. Although there is nothing a good 4x4 and friends can't handle. Along the way, you will come across the old camp that the old settlers used when using the overland trail. You will also come across a BLM cattle and wildlife w...
Learn more about Butterfield Stage Overland Route Section 2

Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge and Sundad Ghost Town. Start this run in Gila Bend, then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which initially ran from Tybee Island, Georgia, to San Diego, California. Visit Gillespie Bridge and Dam on the...
Learn more about Agua Caliente Road

Fun route along the power lines and under them as you snake along the washes. You will have to pass through some washes that can be very sandy and loose ground. You will come across washes that are constantly changing with debris washing down them. Some steep drops and 4x4 are a must in parts of the...
Learn more about The Buzz of Gila Bend

Margie's Cove Trail is an accessible, scenic desert trek perfect for novice offroaders and dispersed campers looking to explore the borders of the North Maricopa Wilderness. Spanning 5.6 miles, this route skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, dividing the wilderness area and the Sonoran Desert Nat...
Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail

Part 2 starts off fun and gives you a reward with some off-camber and hills. Although there is nothing a good 4x4 and friends can't handle. Along the way, you will come across the old camp that the old settlers used when using the overland trail. You will also come across a BLM cattle and wildlife w...
Learn more about Butterfield Stage Overland Route Section 2