Titan Missile Interpretive Center, Silver Bell Mine, Silverbell Cemetery, mutant saguaros, and Sasco ghost town. A fun day on easy roads. Our friend that suggested the trip said it could be done "in a lifted… Learn more about Silverbell Sasco Loop
Total Miles
50.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Charouleau Gap
Charouleau Gap is a fun and scenic Jeep trail through the Catalina mountains, but it is long and remote with a rating of 7. You will spend all day on the trip. Charouleau Gap trail… Learn more about Charouleau Gap
Total Miles
32.1
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Charouleau Gap
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… Learn more about Charouleau Gap
Total Miles
32
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
North Pump Station Road
North Pump Station Road is part of Ironwood Forest National Monument and Arizona State Trust Land. This road can be used to complete the long Silverbell Loop around the mountain. It is a smooth well… Learn more about North Pump Station Road
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North Waterman Mountain Trail
North Waterman Mountain Trail is a narrow overgrown trail that passes through Ironwood National Monument BLM land and Arizona State Trust Land 5 miles south to West Avra Valley Road. This trail goes through many… Learn more about North Waterman Mountain Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Backway to Mount Lemmon
Many drivers opt to skip this unremarkable backroad. There is a 6-mile section of the road that climbs and winds up the mountain, but other than that, it is pretty uneventful. Unlicensed vehicles are okay… Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon
Total Miles
45.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Road to the Summit of Rice Peak
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,… Learn more about Road to the Summit of Rice Peak
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Nugget Road and Rolling Hills
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… Learn more about Nugget Road and Rolling Hills
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Redington Pass
Redington Pass is a very popular two-lane road with lots of dispersed camping on the western slope overlooking Tucson. This pass varies in difficulty from deep ruts and washouts with many full washes. Most of… Learn more about Redington Pass
Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon
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… Learn more about Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Alamo Spring
In March one area was deeply rutted mud from the recent snow/rain in the area. At about halfway down in the creek/river bottom, the trail was almost impossible to find. Please come prepared for wenching… Learn more about Alamo Spring
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Chimney Rock
Often busy on weekends, the easy way into this area is from the south side near the bottom of the wash. The more difficult route comes in from the back. This is a really fun… Learn more about Chimney Rock
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Box Canyon Road
This is a scenic drive through the Santa Rita Mountains that gets you up and out of the desert and into the oaks. Great views along the way! Coming from the east side of the… Learn more about Box Canyon Road
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Old 96 Ranch
This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on a well-maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore… Learn more about Old 96 Ranch
Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
12 Mile Trail
This 12-mile route contains off-camber turns, steep, short climbs, river bed washes, rocky paths, and beautiful scenery that contains wildlife, mountains, and several herds of cattle. Additionally, this area is highly used by illegal immigration… Learn more about 12 Mile Trail
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi
Red Springs Pass
Beautiful scenic trail that takes you through the middle of the Tumacacori mountains range. The first leg of the trail heading south from Amado requires high clearance and 4wd to navigate the washes and steep… Learn more about Red Springs Pass
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Wakefield Canyon
An easy, but scratchy, Jeep trail to an abandoned Buddhist cabin and a natural spring. Empirita Ranch is 3,000 acres owned by Pima County to protect wildlife habitat, provide sustainable cattle grazing, and slowing urban… Learn more about Wakefield Canyon
Total Miles
25.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
North Tumacacori Trail
Good easy trail with a lot of spurs and views of the Tumacacori Mountains,the Cerro Colorado mountain range as well as Santa Rita mountain range. Also the option of taking a bypass through the saucito… Learn more about North Tumacacori Trail
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Oak Tree Wash Trail
The trail starts out pretty narrow, but large enough for a Jeep or truck to pass one way. It starts out with a steep, off-camber drop. Drivers beware that normal 4x4 suspension can be damaged… Learn more about Oak Tree Wash Trail
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Forest Road 183
Forest Road 183 takes you from the low desert up to nearly 6,000FT in elevation past the hiking trail heads for Elephant Head and Aguas Caliente. The route varies from 2wd high clearance to steep… Learn more about Forest Road 183
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Bull Springs Road
Experienced drivers will find this trail easy, but it has its share of rough sections, and it is extremely remote. You'll cross through ranchland and then hit Coronado National Forest to climb the lower part… Learn more about Bull Springs Road
Total Miles
24.9
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp
Horseshoe tank trail
Good desert mountain trail with lots of rock/ledge obstacles. Also send washes that could be dangerous during monsoon season. Best to visit in spring or early summer before the rainy season starts. Along the trail… Learn more about Horseshoe tank trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Whipple Obervatory Rally
Are you visiting family in Tucson and want to scratch that dirt road itch? Looking for a quick and easy adventure with sweeping views? Do you want to rally your family's crossover by taking the… Learn more about Whipple Obervatory Rally
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Copper Creek Trail
This trail starts out on Arizona State Trust land which requires a permit from the state and are easy to get and last year. It also crosses private land and requires each rig to sign… Learn more about Copper Creek Trail
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Gardner Canyon FR 92
While there are a few rough and bumpy areas with some rather steep descents and some climbing involved, it is unlikely 4WD will be needed. A vehicle with decent clearance should be enough for the… Learn more about Gardner Canyon FR 92
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa
Gila River Loop
You'll like this fun little loop that's especially nice when the river is flowing. The bulk of the trail is comprised of sandy washes, but there's a portion that's rocky and challenging along the river… Learn more about Gila River Loop
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Widow Maker Pass
After you enter the gate, you go through a little sand, take a left, and head to the Sawtooth Mountains. Continue on the trail past the Ironwood Forest National Monument. There's wonderful scenery as you… Learn more about Widow Maker Pass
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South of Gila River
This is an easy, relaxed Jeep trail through lush Sonoran Desert vegetation while enjoying great scenery. There is even a chance to play in the Gila River, depending on the water flow. Access to this… Learn more about South of Gila River
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ripsey PLUS
This GREAT TRIP is easy enough to run in either direction but will be described here beginning at the Ripsey Wash entrance. The west entrance is shorter if you are coming from that way. Ripsey… Learn more about Ripsey PLUS