This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, Arizona, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)… Learn more about Painted Mountains
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Alice Mine
This is a short trip to go inside an old gold-copper mine with several levels. There is not much left on the outside of the mine. The main entrance is just behind the Jeep in… Learn more about Alice Mine
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Swansea Townsite
Take this desert drive off the beaten path to visit Swansea Townsite, an historic town with some really unique ruins. ATVs and UTVs will love all of the side roads available along this route. Learn more about Swansea Townsite
Total Miles
37.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Dome Basin Mine Spur
This is a cool spur route to an even cooler large, abandoned gold mine that is still mostly intact, with artifacts present and boarded-up deep mine shaft entrances. It has fairly rugged terrain to walk… Learn more about Dome Basin Mine Spur
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Osborne Wash
This 3.7-mile track, which goes through the Osborne Wash for part of the trail, provides a cut-across trail to get back into Parker or get out to the Swansea Townsite Trail, without having to go… Learn more about Osborne Wash
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Monument Peak
This trail circles one side of the needle so you can see it from the back. Spoiler: It is more impressive from a distance. This trail is heavily used by quads and side-by-sides. They have… Learn more about Monument Peak
Total Miles
21.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Diablo Pass
Diablo Pass is an unremarkable Jeep trail through an unremarkable area. The only interesting area is a loop over a low ridge on the western edge of the trail. You might be spending a long… Learn more about Diablo Pass
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sunset Marble
This is a fun Jeep trail with a little bit of everything. It spends a lot of time on the low ridges east of the Dome Rock Mountains so there are nice views. It also… Learn more about Sunset Marble
Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Presiden't Choice Trail
The trail is mainly in canyons and is focused on the challenges of the obstacles rather than viewpoints and scenery. It will challenge your driving and equipment. There are some tight spots that can easily… Learn more about Presiden't Choice Trail
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Backway to Desert Bar
Although you can get to the Desert Bar on Cienega Springs Road, why would you want to when there is a really fun back way to get there? Its considerably difficult and off the beaten… Learn more about Backway to Desert Bar
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Cienega Springs to Shea
This 9-mile (each way) trail connects Cienega Springs Road and the Back Way to Desert Bar Trail with Shea Road and the Swansea Townsite Trail. You skirt along the edge of the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness… Learn more about Cienega Springs to Shea
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass
This track crosses the Colorado River Indian Tribe Lands, so YOU NEED a CRIT sticker before riding this trail. You will travel from Ehrenberg, at the Colorado River, to Diablo Pass, going through the Plomosa… Learn more about Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Longo's Curse
Somewhat difficult Jeep trail near Copper Basin. One major obstacle cannot be bypassed. There is nice scenery on this trail, but the major emphasis is on conquering a series of obstacles. The major obstacle is… Learn more about Longo's Curse
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gibraltar Mountain Wanderings
This 4-mile RT trail uses Trail Hs360 to get a little further into the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness. This wilderness area is BLM land, and the wildlife possibilities include bighorn sheep, wild donkeys, burros, wild horses,… Learn more about Gibraltar Mountain Wanderings
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Scott's Lead Well Spur
This is a cool, simple, short spur route to an even cooler abandoned miner's mine and stone water tank and cabin foundation. It is still mostly intact with artifacts present. There is easy, fairly flat… Learn more about Scott's Lead Well Spur
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Plomosa Backside
This is the northwestern cutover trail for the Polmosa Range. This trail cuts over and around the mountains. There are a few short sandy dune sections and some steep loose hill climbs, and off-camber sections.… Learn more about Plomosa Backside
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains
This is a really fun and easy adventure. There are sand dunes, washes and a single rocky section that gives just a bit of a challenge. Its a great area for ATVs and UTVs with… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Earp Falls
Earp Falls is created by seepage from Copper Basin Reservoir and is a perennial waterfall. The associated wash is verdant with palm trees and other vegetation not commonly found in this area. The water is… Learn more about Earp Falls
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Backside - Easy Way Around the Dunes
This side trail takes you on the easier side around the dunes with far less sand. This doesn't mean there is no sand, just less of it. There are still some sandy hills and sections,… Learn more about Plomosa Backside - Easy Way Around the Dunes
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Ploomosa Side Loop
Why take the main road when you can have more fun on the one next to it? This exciting side loop ducks, dives, and twists and turns its way about. There are sandy dunes sections… Learn more about Ploomosa Side Loop
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Four Peaks Loop
This is a short, easy and enjoyable Jeep trail that circles Four Peaks in the Plomosa Mountains. A rolling trail approaches from Bouse, then circles around the south face of the peaks. There is a… Learn more about Four Peaks Loop
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
West End Preacher Pass
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite… Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Sunkist
This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but… Learn more about Sunkist
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area… Learn more about Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sunkist Spur 1
Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be… Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cruikshank Cabin Spur
This is a cool, simple, short spur route to an even cooler abandoned miner's dugout cabin that is still mostly intact with artifacts present. There is easy, fairly flat terrain to walk about and explore,… Learn more about Cruikshank Cabin Spur
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
You can stage at some of the many RV parks in Quartzsite along Highway 95 or on BLM land along the highway. You access this 18-mile trail in the desert on the east side of… Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Oh Snap Spure
North of the Oh Snap Spure is a place called Deere Run Resort. An old cement slab and quite an eclectic collection of "Stuff". Folks in Quartzsite don't have much to do in the winter.… Learn more about Oh Snap Spure
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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