Dirt Bike Trails
Near Mammoth, Arizona

This trail offers a simple, low-difficulty route north of Tucson, Arizona, with a six-mile stretch that climbs and winds up the mountain and provides some appealing views. Beyond this section, the road remains straightforward and easy to follow, making it a relaxed option for drivers seeking a calm,...
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon

This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
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Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
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Willow Springs Road stands out as one of the best-maintained main arteries in the area, providing a smooth and easily navigable route. This trail accommodates larger vehicles quite comfortably, including motorhomes and campers, especially in sections closest to the southern part of the route where y...
Learn more about Willow Springs Road

If you find yourself longing for more excitement after the smooth ride on East Willow Springs Drive, High Voltage Hijinks is the trail that delivers! This route offers a refreshing challenge with its deep washouts and rugged terrain, all while providing breathtaking views of the north side of the Sa...
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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 forest road features shade and scenery, multiple small stream crossings, a...
Learn more about Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon

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, significantly increasing in elevation for its duration. Enjoy breathtaking views to the w...
Learn more about Road to the Summit of Rice Peak

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 ridge, at the junction for Rice Peak Road. Enjoy exploring higher e...
Learn more about Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

The Gasline Trail mirrors the rugged nature of Lovetta, featuring steep hills with loose, off-camber erosion that requires careful attention. As you navigate, keep an eye out for hilltop campsites, offering scenic spots to stop along the way. The trail eventually mellows out, transforming into a smo...
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The eastern section of East Willow Springs Road offers a well-manicured two-track trail that winds through vibrant fields of prickly pear, cholla cactus, and yucca plants. As you journey along this route, you'll enjoy stunning views of the backside of Mount Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Mountains to...
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If you love breathtaking scenery, driving through saguaro forests, and adventurous off-road experiences, the Continental Copper Access route is perfect for you! This road starts around two-thirds up the mountainside, beginning at the Mount Lemmon Control Road trail, and descends almost entirely to t...
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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 through Klondyke, and then either east to Fort Thomas on US 70 (this track) or south to Willcox o...
Learn more about Rug Road to Klondyke

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 Wash is flowing, the experience is epic. The Tuscon Rough Riders maintain the trail.
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Miller Wash to the Lumpy Rocks is an invigorating out-and-back trail with its blend of terrain and stunning scenery. Starting at the wash, the trail quickly ascends into the mountains, offering adventurers a thrilling sense of elevation as you navigate through tight turns and loose rocky hills. As y...
Learn more about Miller Wash to the Lumpy Rocks

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 to walk a short distance up to get a look at the mansion ruins. Also, this is a good place to have lunch or t...
Learn more about Sybley Mansion Spur

Lovetta Trail is a rugged, one-lane route that offers steep hills with loose, off-camber erosion, requiring careful navigation. While challenging, the trail remains manageable for experienced drivers. Mellow wash crossings add a touch of ease, with no steep entrances and exits, though there are nume...
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Goff Wash is a well-traveled and well-compacted trail that connects the gas pipeline route down to Goff Ranch Road, providing a straightforward option for those looking to explore the area. Generally characterized by a flat and easy drive, this trail makes for a pleasant cutover path, allowing you t...
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You can start this trail from the north at Highway 79 or south at East Edwin Road. The trail follows a small powerline and cuts through several washes. Be careful in monsoon season or while raining. You pass several corrals and go through a couple of BLM grazing gates. The only hazards are cacti, tr...
Learn more about Tortolita Powerline Trail

Start on East Golder Ranch Drive. Turn left through the cattle guard onto E Equestrian Trail. At a corral, you take the right at the Y and proceed onto a single-vehicle-width trail. The trail remains easy with the mountain bike trail called 50 Year Trail crisscrossing the 4x4 trail and campsites alo...
Learn more about 50 Year Trail Loop

This trail offers a simple, low-difficulty route north of Tucson, Arizona, with a six-mile stretch that climbs and winds up the mountain and provides some appealing views. Beyond this section, the road remains straightforward and easy to follow, making it a relaxed option for drivers seeking a calm,...
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon

This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
Learn more about Cowboy Miller Road

Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
Learn more about Falcon Valley Ranch Access

This trail offers a simple, low-difficulty route north of Tucson, Arizona, with a six-mile stretch that climbs and winds up the mountain and provides some appealing views. Beyond this section, the road remains straightforward and easy to follow, making it a relaxed option for drivers seeking a calm,...
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon

This scenic trail takes you on a winding journey through the rugged desert landscapes of southern Arizona, offering stunning views of mountain peaks as it meanders along. Starting in State Trust land, the trail leads you toward the active mining areas near Mammoth, Arizona, before eventually reachin...
Learn more about Copper Creek Mine Trail

This dirt and rocky road will bypass the famous Carpet Hill on the Rug Road to Klondyke trail, placing you approximately one mile North of Carpet Hill. The entrance to Cowboy Miller Road is off South River Road. Please be respectful of the private land staging area and follow signage to keep the gat...
Learn more about Cowboy Miller Road

Falcon Valley Ranch Trail offers a rugged off-road experience, with dips, erosion, and ruts that add mellow technical challenges along the way. The trail features some braiding, requiring attention to stay on the most passable route. It ends at a locked gate, marking the boundary where vehicle trave...
Learn more about Falcon Valley Ranch Access