The Abril Mine is an old zinc and copper mine located high on the western slopes of the Dragoon Mountains in southeastern Arizona. The Middlemarch Road is a passenger car road from Tombstone well up… Learn more about Abril Mine
Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
Slavin to West Stronghold
Slavin Forest Road 687 lies within Coronado National Forest. Most of the trail is smooth sandy gravel with incredible views of Council Rocks. Once reaching the gate at Corazon Ranch and turning onto West Stronghold… Learn more about Slavin to West Stronghold
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
China Peak
This trail begins on the Middlemarch Road (Abril Mine), climbs through the San Juan Mine at Gordon Camp then continues to the top of China Peak at 7073' elevation. There are a couple loose, steep… Learn more about China Peak
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ruby Road
Scenic views on this trail plus go by the historic ghost town of Ruby Arizona! The road will take you within 2.6 miles of the border with Mexico and along with the views, you'll pass… Learn more about Ruby Road
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chiricahua Byway
The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There… Learn more about Chiricahua Byway
Total Miles
20.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Yellow Jacket Loop
This is a great dirt trail with scenic views. Go right past the historic "Yellow Jacket Mine" and see all the equipment left there. Plenty of views of the surrounding hills and even all the… Learn more about Yellow Jacket Loop
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
West Swift Trail 366
The West Swift Trail is the route to the top of Clark Peak. This 6-mile road is a rough dirt road with a few rock ledges and potholes. It is wide in many areas and… Learn more about West Swift Trail 366
This trail is at the top of Clark Peak with many camping spots and incredible views of the desert floor. The trail gets tighter the farther you go back into it and the back end… Learn more about Clark Peak Loop
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sybley Mansion Spur
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… Learn more about Sybley Mansion Spur
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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