Great trail north and west of the Vistancia Area in Peoria, AZ. The trail weaves in and out of washes through Saguaro Cactus and desert brush. Significant elevation changes occur as you drive on the… Learn more about West Vistancia Loop
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Desert Ride North of Twin Buttes
North of the Vistancia area, this trail cuts through the desert mountains where cactuses run rampant. The views at each turn show you how the desert changes. Offset trails are all over the place from… Learn more about Desert Ride North of Twin Buttes
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Twin Buttes to Highway 74
This is a great short and quick trail, or gateway trail, through desert terrain that gets you from the Twin Buttes to Hwy 74. This trail is north of the Vistancia area, which can lead… Learn more about Twin Buttes to Highway 74
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest Trail
This is a great technical trail with many obstacles available for the less faint of heart. Secluded in the desert between The CAP Canal North of Vistancia and Carefree Highway. Filled with awesome washes, 24"… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest Trail
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Options Options... Left, Right, Center? This route takes you LEFT of the Steep Climb Hill however this is no cakewalk alternative. This route includes multiple terrains, ledges, pits, and boulders. It will take some time… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest - Steep Climb Obstacle
When you get to this intersection along Wrangler's Nest Trail, the trail offers three options. The road to the right is the published trail route. An alternate route is to the left heading into the… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest - Steep Climb Obstacle
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hangman's Noose Loop
This is an awesome short trail loop. It is narrow and has significant undulation. It begins on rolling desert terrain and drops into the wash with a steep descent (approx 200' elevation) and a very… Learn more about Hangman's Noose Loop
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
This Is one of the five (5) Exit/Entrance points from Carefree Highway R89 - Use this trail if other Gates are locked. This leads to Wrangler's Nest Trail, West Vistancia Loop, Twin Buttes Trails, and… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
This East Passage takes you to an alternative exit in the event the Carefree Highway R87 Trail Gate is Locked (This trail is 1 Mile Long from the end of Wrangler's Nest Trail to Carefree… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has an intriguing history as a health resort. In operation since 1896, the original Castle Hot Springs resort was destroyed by fire in 1976. Under new… Learn more about Castle Hot Springs Road
Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Desert Runners: Boulders to Box Canyon
This trail will take you from Boulders OHV to Box Canyon in Wickenburg. Enjoy a little bit of everything from smooth dirt road to rock mountain side terrain. Once you get to Box Canyon you… Learn more about Desert Runners: Boulders to Box Canyon
Total Miles
68.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
El Paso Pipeline Road
This is a dirt-covered service road that is regularly maintained. It's a fun, easy route for getting to different areas. There's nothing technical about this trail aside from a couple of sandy washes. Note of… Learn more about El Paso Pipeline Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Zip Zap
This power line service trail connects to the Boulder Creek Ranch area. It's primarily easy in technicality, but the southern end of the trail does have a couple of short technical rock garden sections. There… Learn more about Zip Zap
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
The loop begins and ends at Boulders OHV area. The first portion of the trail is steep and narrow, which is great for ATVs and UTVs, but you can make it in a bigger vehicle… Learn more about Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Ox Wash Singletrack
This is an entertaining beginner singletrack. This track winds through the desert with some great views and unique cacti to see. There is one hill that is a bit loose with a washout that can… Learn more about Ox Wash Singletrack
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"
The Hassayampa River trail is a wide sandy wash. Great for playing around in the sand, with a lot of smaller shorter trails to explore. You will need an Arizona State Trust Land recreational permit,… Learn more about Hassayampa River
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Margie's Cove Trail
Margie's Cove Trail skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, splitting the Sonoran Desert National Monument and North Maricopa Wilderness. The trail is mostly a rutted dirt track with long stretches of soft sand. You… Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cactus Express
A quick, short little section of trail that connects Lake Pleasant road to Saguaro Way trail, which leads to a shooting area. There is nothing terribly technical about this route aside from a couple of… Learn more about Cactus Express
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Saguaro Way
This section of trail weaves its way through the beautiful desert and leads to a shooting area at the North end. It also connects to a handful of other trails. There are a couple of… Learn more about Saguaro Way
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Backway to Crown King
The Backway to Crown King begins at Lake Pleasant and ends at the old mining town of Crown King. This historic route offers something for everyone, making it the most popular 4x4 trail in Arizona.… Learn more about Backway to Crown King
Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Vulture Mine
You'll want to have clear directions on this network of trails as there are many different side roads and washes that branch off of it. Interesting mines and ruins make it a fun route, but… Learn more about Vulture Mine
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Trail 9949
This short section of trail is more narrow and therefore is only open to small utility SXS and smaller. No full-size trucks or SXS's. Nothing too technical on this trail, aside from one section with… Learn more about Trail 9949
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
9949 to Black Canyon Trail
This short section of trail and Black Canyon Trail are closed to vehicles over 60" wide. The west section is in a shooting area, so use caution around that area. There are a couple of… Learn more about 9949 to Black Canyon Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Agua Caliente Road
Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge plus Sundad Ghost Town.Start this run in Gila Bend then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which… Learn more about Agua Caliente Road
Total Miles
83
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
China Dam/Tule Homestead
This scenic trail will take you to an old dam and an old homestead used for mining and is suitable for stock 4x4s with adequate ground clearance. Give or take 3 hours to complete depending… Learn more about China Dam/Tule Homestead
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Crapshoot
Remote and scenic throughout the entire trail. Plenty of challenges. Be aware that shooting is allowed in some designated areas, so take care when passing these locations. ATVs and UTVs are allowed. Pack out your… Learn more about Crapshoot
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
TV-1 Diehard
Diehard runs from one side of Crapshoot Powerline Loop to the other. I stood high on the southern entrance to the trail and took this photo with a telephoto lens. I have no idea what… Learn more about TV-1 Diehard
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wickenburg Mountains
If you are looking for a remote ride with great points of interest, this is it. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and visit Bradshaw's Grave and an old homstead at Copperopolis Townsite. You can return the… Learn more about Wickenburg Mountains
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Table Mesa Road
Table Mesa Road provides primary access to the Table Mesa Recreation Area and its network of OHV trails. It is primarily a washboard gravel road, though washouts and ruts can be present on occasion. While… Learn more about Table Mesa Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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