This trail will take you from Boulders OHV to Box Canyon in Wickenburg. Enjoy a little bit of everything from smooth dirt road to rock mountain side terrain. Once you get to Box Canyon you… Learn more about Desert Runners: Boulders to Box Canyon
Total Miles
68.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lower Scenic Loop Road
This is the eastern section leading from town out to the network of trails in the area. It begins in a residential area then progresses to the wild all the while remaining graded washboard and… Learn more about Lower Scenic Loop Road
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Box Canyon at Hassayampa River
This trail will take you along the Hassayampa River. Often, the river is dry or shallow. There are some great shady spots provided by beautiful redrock walls. You can get off the trail on Rincon… Learn more about Box Canyon at Hassayampa River
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
The Rincon Cutover
This trail cuts from the residential area over to the scenic loop. The base of the trail has a few cleared spots for staging and or dispersed camping with a fire ring. Be aware of… Learn more about The Rincon Cutover
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Ridgeline Romp
This trail is a really nice romp along the ridgeline. There are sweet views of the valley below on both sides of the trail. There are a few fire rings and dispersed camping in the… Learn more about Ridgeline Romp
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Fun Side of the Black Hills
This short sweet trail cuts across the "front" side of the Black Hills. It starts at one end in the loose sandy riverbed and ends on the other side with a nice big graded trail.… Learn more about The Fun Side of the Black Hills
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond
This mostly graded trail ends at Hassayampa River on one end and the other at the transition to the more difficult section of the Scenic Loop. In winter and rodeo season there will be lots… Learn more about Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Box Canyon Access Trail
This is the access cutover trail from a network of graded trails down to the Box Canyon access and the Hassayampa riverbed below. At the top is a very large area with plenty of dispersed… Learn more about Box Canyon Access Trail
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Vulture Mine
You'll want to have clear directions on this network of trails as there are many different side roads and washes that branch off of it. Interesting mines and ruins make it a fun route, but… Learn more about Vulture Mine
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Buckhorn Road in the Bradshaw Mountains
Buckhorn Road connects many trails in the Bradshaw Mountains. It is a groomed dirt road with easy riding. The views are amazing as you come west down the mountain facing Wickenburg, AZ. Easliy down in… Learn more about Buckhorn Road in the Bradshaw Mountains
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Sidewinder Trail
This route takes you through many abandoned ghost mines as it winds and twists through the Bradshaw Mountains and ends at the historic Bradshaw Grave. From sandy washes to gravel/rock terrain mountain sides, short-wheelbase vehicles… Learn more about Sidewinder Trail
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hassayampa River
The Hassayampa River trail is a wide sandy wash. Great for playing around in the sand, with a lot of smaller shorter trails to explore. You will need an Arizona State Trust Land recreational permit,… Learn more about Hassayampa River
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has an intriguing history as a health resort. In operation since 1896, the original Castle Hot Springs resort was destroyed by fire in 1976. Under new… Learn more about Castle Hot Springs Road
Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Ox Wash Singletrack
This is an entertaining beginner singletrack. This track winds through the desert with some great views and unique cacti to see. There is one hill that is a bit loose with a washout that can… Learn more about Ox Wash Singletrack
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Wickenburg Mountains
If you are looking for a remote ride with great points of interest, this is it. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and visit Bradshaw's Grave and an old homstead at Copperopolis Townsite. You can return the… Learn more about Wickenburg Mountains
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Buckhorn Wash Trail
Buckhorn Wash Trail connects Castle Creek Road (Wash) to Bradshaw Mountain Trail, then to Constellation Road (Wickenburg, AZ) Which then offers two choices. Going north leads to the North end of the Box Canyon Hassayampa… Learn more about Buckhorn Wash Trail
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Belmont Mountain
Watch for open mine shafts on this scenic mountain road. The view from above is phenomenal. There is an optional route to the east that is narrow and fun for ATVs and UTVs. Learn more about Belmont Mountain
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Old Alamo Road
This trail runs from Highway 93 to the shores of beautiful Alamo Lake. There are plenty of dispersed camping spots on either end and if you prefer a more established campground, those can be found… Learn more about Old Alamo Road
Total Miles
31.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
The loop begins and ends at Boulders OHV area. The first portion of the trail is steep and narrow, which is great for ATVs and UTVs, but you can make it in a bigger vehicle… Learn more about Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"
This route is a spectacular alternative to Cow Creek Road. This route offers some obstacles, however, they're less technical than those of Cow Creek. The beauty is traveling the Walker Gulch as it winds and… Learn more about Walker Gulch to Senator Highway and Crown King
Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
This Is one of the five (5) Exit/Entrance points from Carefree Highway R89 - Use this trail if other Gates are locked. This leads to Wrangler's Nest Trail, West Vistancia Loop, Twin Buttes Trails, and… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Orofino
This fun twisty run through the hills is a great connector trail. There is a really steep, long, loose hill and lots of short little climbs. The trail has some great hilltop vantage points and… Learn more about Orofino
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
West Vistancia Loop
Great trail north and west of the Vistancia Area in Peoria, AZ. The trail weaves in and out of washes through Saguaro Cactus and desert brush. Significant elevation changes occur as you drive on the… Learn more about West Vistancia Loop
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Backway to Crown King
The Backway to Crown King begins at Lake Pleasant and ends at the old mining town of Crown King. This historic route offers something for everyone, making it the most popular 4x4 trail in Arizona.… Learn more about Backway to Crown King
Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
This East Passage takes you to an alternative exit in the event the Carefree Highway R87 Trail Gate is Locked (This trail is 1 Mile Long from the end of Wrangler's Nest Trail to Carefree… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest Trail
This is a great technical trail with many obstacles available for the less faint of heart. Secluded in the desert between The CAP Canal North of Vistancia and Carefree Highway. Filled with awesome washes, 24"… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest Trail
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lower Middlewater Creek
This lower section of the trail links up with the Buzard Roost trail to make for a challenging loop. Depending on which way it's run you have a very steep climb/descent with a long rhythm… Learn more about Lower Middlewater Creek
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Twin Buttes to Highway 74
This is a great short and quick trail, or gateway trail, through desert terrain that gets you from the Twin Buttes to Hwy 74. This trail is north of the Vistancia area, which can lead… Learn more about Twin Buttes to Highway 74
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Options Options... Left, Right, Center? This route takes you LEFT of the Steep Climb Hill however this is no cakewalk alternative. This route includes multiple terrains, ledges, pits, and boulders. It will take some time… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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