Dirt Bike Trails
Near Jerome, Arizona

The Jerome to Williams Trail runs wide and graded, connecting the historic mining town of Jerome with the railroad town of Williams. The route includes one-lane bridges, rolling hills, and stretches of washboard, but no true obstacles. Depending on conditions, water and mud can be encountered along ...
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This 21.9-mile point-to-point trail begins at the Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town and circles around the Woodchute Wilderness area. The first 6.5 miles run along a maintained road giving sweeping views of the Verde Valley. From 6.5 to 13.5 miles, the trail goes down to single-vehicle-width with...
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Start your route to Woodchute Trail by climbing through the historic minig town of Jerome, a bustling art and tourism hub with great restaurants. Continue on 89A to the base of Woodchute Mountain at 7,860 feet. You'll keep climbing up Woodchute and then enjoy a twisty, windy trail. Take a break to s...
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Take this bypass if you want to avoid the Highway 89A asphalt through Jerome. Nice twisty scenic trail that skirts the mountain above Jerome and dumps you out on FS 72 just north of the Jerome Mine. FS 72 takes you into Jerome at the fire station. Awesome views of the Jerome Mine, the Verde Valley, ...
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Mingus Mountain is a rugged, unmaintained shelf road climbing 16 miles from Cottonwood to the 7,545-foot summit. Gaining over 4,400 feet with grades up to 24 degrees, this narrow trail features tight switchbacks, exposed cliffs, and no turnout zones. High-clearance, short-wheelbase vehicles are reco...
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Ghost Loop is an adventurous out-and-back off-road trail tucked entirely within Prescott National Forest—a special treat for experienced drivers seeking both a challenge and a bit of mystery. This quirky trail isn’t just tough; it keeps you guessing. In sections, the path seems to vanish into grass ...
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Sycamore Creek Road is just over 6 miles long and provides many access points to the Verde River and Sycamore Creek. This is a maintained road with some small rocky washboarded areas. This trail can get very dusty, so be cautious of limited visibility at times. There are camping sites along this tra...
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This trail will take you from Mingus to the quaint little town of Cherry. Cherry is an old still inhabited ghost town established in the 1880's. It is worth checking out, as many of the original buildings still exist. There is no food or gas in Cherry so be aware of that. The trail is 12 miles of th...
Learn more about Mingus to Cherry Vista FSR 132

The mileage for this short trail is 1.5 miles long and ends at a parking area that overlooks the Verde River. The parking area also provides access to a short hike down to the river. This trail follows Forest Service Road 9515 which is marked in several spots. This trail is easy with several small r...
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Dirt trail with lots of technical turns, rocks, ledges, and views of Prescott Valley and the Mingus Mountain area. Coyote Spring near the end, plus a charcoal Rock Kiln that was possibly used for Copper production. Traces of Native American habitation. Feeder trail to the Smiley Rock trail. Designat...
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Forest Service Road 105 is a well-maintained gravel road that branches off Forest Service Road 132. The surface of this trail looks to be maintained by road base frequency. There are a few small bumps and small uneven areas along the trail, but nothing to be concerned about. Use caution on this shor...
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Buckboard Road stretches just over 4 miles long and is a somewhat maintained dirt road. You start just off Sycamore Canyon Road and start to climb up the rolling hills of the Coconino National Forest. There are several switchbacks with blind turns, so be careful of others on the road. It is more tha...
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Starts out as an easy two-track trail from the water tank. At 0.5 miles in, you'll pass the wildlife water catchment on your right. The trail crosses CCC Creek several times as it twists through the juniper trees. At 1.1 miles in, you leave the creek and start climbing as the trail narrows. The clim...
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The Verde Rail Rumble, where Jeeps meet Trains and Canyon Views. Are you ready for a trail that mixes rocky thrills, train whistles, and jaw-dropping scenery? Welcome to Verde Rail Rumble in the Prescott National Forest—a ride that’s equal parts adventure and postcard. This is an out-and-back trail,...
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With a name like Smasher Canyon, you have to expect it to have its challenges. This trail is not for the faint of heart as it winds through rugged terrain. Smasher is a popular rock crawling trail in the high desert of central Arizona near the small town of Clarkdale. The trail demands a certain lev...
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This short 1.2-mile trail follows a natural gas line down several rolling hills and washes. The trail starts off with a small uneven rut and is fairly easy until the series of downhill sections. The first downhill section has a big washout on your left that's right next to the trail. After this firs...
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Texas Gulch starts as a wide, dirt road, gently rolling through the large power line towers. Quickly though, it becomes a rugged, single-lane two-track with erosion and washouts peppering its path. Be thankful for the 2 bars of LTE on this trail, because one wrong move may have you calling for help,...
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Wireline Way is a fun, scenic trail that, as its name implies, follows the power lines from the Woodchute Mountain/Smiley Rock Connector to the Smiley Rock Trail, about four miles outside of Jerome. You can drive it in either direction, but most people prefer going west to east. The trail sits entir...
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This rocky single-lane dirt road bobs and weaves through the pastures outside of Prescott. An easy drive, this road is peppered with erosion and small G-outs due to the water paths that shape this area. Though there are no obstacles on this trail, there might be the occasional sneaky rock that pokes...
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The Power Line Climb Trail certainly lives up to its name. A single lane-wide trail that starts as a gentle rise turns into a climb from all sides that you approach. This trail is gnarled, with displaced rocks and ledges. Either way, you approach, you're looking at a long steep ascent, with loose ro...
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The Jerome to Williams Trail runs wide and graded, connecting the historic mining town of Jerome with the railroad town of Williams. The route includes one-lane bridges, rolling hills, and stretches of washboard, but no true obstacles. Depending on conditions, water and mud can be encountered along ...
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This 21.9-mile point-to-point trail begins at the Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town and circles around the Woodchute Wilderness area. The first 6.5 miles run along a maintained road giving sweeping views of the Verde Valley. From 6.5 to 13.5 miles, the trail goes down to single-vehicle-width with...
Learn more about Smiley Rock Trail

Start your route to Woodchute Trail by climbing through the historic minig town of Jerome, a bustling art and tourism hub with great restaurants. Continue on 89A to the base of Woodchute Mountain at 7,860 feet. You'll keep climbing up Woodchute and then enjoy a twisty, windy trail. Take a break to s...
Learn more about Woodchute Trail

Take this bypass if you want to avoid the Highway 89A asphalt through Jerome. Nice twisty scenic trail that skirts the mountain above Jerome and dumps you out on FS 72 just north of the Jerome Mine. FS 72 takes you into Jerome at the fire station. Awesome views of the Jerome Mine, the Verde Valley, ...
Learn more about Jerome Bypass

The Jerome to Williams Trail runs wide and graded, connecting the historic mining town of Jerome with the railroad town of Williams. The route includes one-lane bridges, rolling hills, and stretches of washboard, but no true obstacles. Depending on conditions, water and mud can be encountered along ...
Learn more about Jerome to Williams

This 21.9-mile point-to-point trail begins at the Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town and circles around the Woodchute Wilderness area. The first 6.5 miles run along a maintained road giving sweeping views of the Verde Valley. From 6.5 to 13.5 miles, the trail goes down to single-vehicle-width with...
Learn more about Smiley Rock Trail

Start your route to Woodchute Trail by climbing through the historic minig town of Jerome, a bustling art and tourism hub with great restaurants. Continue on 89A to the base of Woodchute Mountain at 7,860 feet. You'll keep climbing up Woodchute and then enjoy a twisty, windy trail. Take a break to s...
Learn more about Woodchute Trail

Take this bypass if you want to avoid the Highway 89A asphalt through Jerome. Nice twisty scenic trail that skirts the mountain above Jerome and dumps you out on FS 72 just north of the Jerome Mine. FS 72 takes you into Jerome at the fire station. Awesome views of the Jerome Mine, the Verde Valley, ...
Learn more about Jerome Bypass