Dirt Bike Trails
Near McNary, Arizona

Springer Mountain is an easy and scenic point-to-point trail through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Lakeside, AZ. The route is graded and covered with gravel and easily passable by most vehicles. Rain may increase the trail difficulty, and winter travel may not be possible. This is a gre...
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This is a nice little drive in the forest--nothing technical. Ski Hi is accessible by high-clearance cars. There are beautiful pines and awesome starry night skies in the late spring/summer! The roads are usually passable in the snow but not always. A few tanks along the way may bring some wildlife ...
Learn more about Ski Hi to Turkey Mountain

You'll find lots of Ponderosa Pine, Some Oak, and Juniper. You'll also see changes to see wildlife such as Elk, Deer, Turkey, Rabbits & Squirrels. This is a nice easy drive through the forest. This trail will take you from Porter Mountain Road to FR271 if you stay through and don't wander on the man...
Learn more about FR283 - Marshall Mountain

This is a little jumper road between FR182 and FR283 with lots of side trails to explore. It is a really easy grade. It may become impassible in winter. Less than 1/2 hour - more like a 15-minute ride from one road to the next on a nice day. Winter may take a little longer depending on the snow.
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Spring, Summer, Fall - mostly easy trail with some great side spurs with awesome views. Along this route, you will also see an old run-down cabin near the Sawmill tank and an old homestead North of the Timber Mesa Trailhead, which we call Twin Chimneys. Parts of this trail are shared with maintained...
Learn more about Porter Mountain Loop

This is a very scenic drive that will take you by the Thode Cabin and the old Whiting Saw Mill that both date back to the early 1900's as well as a small side trail that will take the Greens Peak lookout tower. About half of the trail is a well-maintained Forest Service Road, while the other half is...
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This trail will take you around and provide access to the east side of Carnero Lake. There are a few water crossings created by small springs and one steep 50-yard section at about the middle of the trail. There are several great camping spots with one that is about a mile in from the north side of ...
Learn more about Carnero Springs Road 8556

Take a beautiful drive from Highway 260 to FR 118 up north. You'll pass through wide-open meadows and dense forests of pine and aspen on a moderately bumpy dirt road with some small washouts. Along the way, you'll find cool spots to camp and fun side roads, including a stop at Greens Peak lookout to...
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Morgan Tank is a fun side trip off of FR135--great for a slow ride through the forest. Keep your eyes open and you might see deer, elk, turkey, wild horses, squirrels, and birds of all kinds. Expect some awesome views of open prairie-type areas. It's great for mountain biking, wheeling, horseback ri...
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This trail seems like it will lead to a dead end;there's a lot of overgrowth and many downed trees on and near the road. Surprisingly, it continues through. There's nothing hard about this trek and it has a great view of a prairie-type land at the north end.
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FR135 is another great connection between Rim Road (FR300) and Joe Tank Road (FR136). This has a greater change in elevation than FR140 and in the winter can become impassable due to snow and the grade combined. This trail has several really cool side trails and some spurs as well. It's great to exp...
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Joe Tank is a good access road to places to hike, bike, horseback ride, 4-wheel, and camp, and includes many side trails. Many of them are spur trails created for hiking and biking. Some of the hiking, biking, and horseback trails share 2-track roads, so be cautious of hikers, bikers, and horseback ...
Learn more about Joe Tank Road (FR136)

This trail can be accessed off Highway 260 or FSR 112. This short trail will take you through some beautiful aspen trees that canopy over the trail near the summit. The forest is pretty dense throughout most of the trail and often you will see wildlife, with elk, deer, and turkeys being the most com...
Learn more about Pole Knoll Summit

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...
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Take a beautiful drive from Highway 260 to FR 118 up north. You'll pass through wide-open meadows and dense forests of pine and aspen on a moderately bumpy gravel road with some small washouts. Along the way, you'll find cool spots to camp and fun side paths, including a stop at Greens Peak lookout ...
Learn more about Carnero Lake

Joe Tank Ridge is an out-and-back spur trail. A fun ride with some minor challenges and only accessible from Joe Tank Road, this road does not travel through into the community. It is blocked off. It would be great for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. It is okay for a short wheeling tri...
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North Hog Wash is just over 3 miles long. It starts on 9600o and finishes on 9802a. This trail is 2-track all the way but has some seriously washed-out sections that make for some great off-camber, suspension-flexing fun. There are bypasses for these sections. During dry weather conditions, it is fu...
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This is an easy, well-graded two-lane road that connects the 260 Highway to the 273 Highway. This road has beautiful views of Sunrise Ski Resort, Mount Baldy, and a few reservoirs and crosses over Hall Creek. There are many fun side trails, including the Pole Knoll trail system which often has an ab...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 112

This ride will take you on a trip around the White Mountains of Arizona. There are a few places you can start. You can start at one of the trailheads on the Maverick trail, at the Black Horse Brewery or The Ghost of the Coyote trailhead. This is about a 50-mile loop. You can run the loop either way....
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This is a very scenic drive through the heart of the White Mountains in Arizona. The trail is a well-maintained Forest Service road, suited for a vehicle with average ground clearance. Licensed and registered vehicles are required to travel this trail. There are spots of washboard, but driving slowl...
Learn more about Carnero Creek Trail

Springer Mountain is an easy and scenic point-to-point trail through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Lakeside, AZ. The route is graded and covered with gravel and easily passable by most vehicles. Rain may increase the trail difficulty, and winter travel may not be possible. This is a gre...
Learn more about Springer Mountain

This is a nice little drive in the forest--nothing technical. Ski Hi is accessible by high-clearance cars. There are beautiful pines and awesome starry night skies in the late spring/summer! The roads are usually passable in the snow but not always. A few tanks along the way may bring some wildlife ...
Learn more about Ski Hi to Turkey Mountain

You'll find lots of Ponderosa Pine, Some Oak, and Juniper. You'll also see changes to see wildlife such as Elk, Deer, Turkey, Rabbits & Squirrels. This is a nice easy drive through the forest. This trail will take you from Porter Mountain Road to FR271 if you stay through and don't wander on the man...
Learn more about FR283 - Marshall Mountain

This is a little jumper road between FR182 and FR283 with lots of side trails to explore. It is a really easy grade. It may become impassible in winter. Less than 1/2 hour - more like a 15-minute ride from one road to the next on a nice day. Winter may take a little longer depending on the snow.
Learn more about Turkey Mountain

Springer Mountain is an easy and scenic point-to-point trail through the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Lakeside, AZ. The route is graded and covered with gravel and easily passable by most vehicles. Rain may increase the trail difficulty, and winter travel may not be possible. This is a gre...
Learn more about Springer Mountain

This is a nice little drive in the forest--nothing technical. Ski Hi is accessible by high-clearance cars. There are beautiful pines and awesome starry night skies in the late spring/summer! The roads are usually passable in the snow but not always. A few tanks along the way may bring some wildlife ...
Learn more about Ski Hi to Turkey Mountain

You'll find lots of Ponderosa Pine, Some Oak, and Juniper. You'll also see changes to see wildlife such as Elk, Deer, Turkey, Rabbits & Squirrels. This is a nice easy drive through the forest. This trail will take you from Porter Mountain Road to FR271 if you stay through and don't wander on the man...
Learn more about FR283 - Marshall Mountain

This is a little jumper road between FR182 and FR283 with lots of side trails to explore. It is a really easy grade. It may become impassible in winter. Less than 1/2 hour - more like a 15-minute ride from one road to the next on a nice day. Winter may take a little longer depending on the snow.
Learn more about Turkey Mountain