Off-Road Trails Near Chino Valley, Arizona

Muldoon starts off as a gentle, wide, rolling trail. As you proceed North, out of the grassy pasture, the trail yields to off camber mudruts with whoop-like rollers in several spots. The further North, the rougher this trail gets with small ledges, steep rocky hill-climbs, and wash crossings. High c...
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This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East, but not to worry, dear traveler, it stays wide enough to drive comfortably. W...
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This trail is fairly easy for any high-clearance 4x4 vehicles. A stock Jeep or 4Runner could do this trail, as well as any SXS. There are rutted areas that can become muddy and possibly flood in wet conditions. Further down the path, it will split to take you up towards Williams or down towards Jero...
Learn more about Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail

King Tank starts off wide and open in the grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Chino Valley, AZ. As you progress Northward, the track narrows to one lane, with steep entries and exits to wash crossings becomes the name of the game. Some of these crossings are off-camber, so shorter wheelbase...
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Pasture Blast is a wide rolling dirt road that cuts through the beautiful grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Prescott, AZ. Antelope, coyotes, and deer make this area their grazing ground due to the numerous water tanks in the area, as well as the abundance of food. Stunning views of the Mo...
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This easy, two-lane, forest grader takes you all the way to a locked gate. It also is the main graded road and access to the area to get across the train tracks and gain access to all the other trails in the area. Beyond the locked gate appears to be access to Verde River but not via this point. Whe...
Learn more about FS 635" The Locked Gate"

This trail has a connecting loop but ends right before a sharp drop-off. There are a few admirable dispersed campsites protected by large Juniper trees. For a short time, the trail follows along the gas pipeline until one sees a hill that appears to be a bit too steep and goes on for a bit too long....
Learn more about Muldoon's Dead End

The northern section of this trail from the main route in the area is easy and flat. There are a few dispersed camping spots, but after the second livestock gate, the trail becomes very narrow and off-camber and eventually ends up along the Gas Pipeline Road, featuring very steep loose hill climbs a...
Learn more about Easy Ridge, Hard Canyon

This is a very short but fun trail that is just under 2 miles long. The road starts with a little hill climb and a small rut following the trail up. Once you get over the hill, there is a very nice flat camp spot on your right which overlooks Walker Tank and the surrounding area. After Walker Tank, ...
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Baker Spring is a narrow, one-lane trail that winds through pastures and rolling hills. Sections of heavy erosion and short, rocky hills make for a rougher ride, requiring careful navigation. The trail is blocked at its connection point and does not go through, so plan for a turnaround. There are se...
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Fair Oaks Road, or Fair Oaks to Spider Ranch is a wide forest road with no obstacles on it. You'll find sections of this road are washboarded, as it gets a ton of traffic. It accesses ranches and remote neighborhoods in the area, as well as many other trails that lead through the Prescott National F...
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Tonto Road is a maintained gravel road that clocks in at just over 12 miles long. This is a very laid-back enjoyable trail that traverses through the rolling juniper hills of the Prescott National Forest. This trail provides a panoramic view of Granite Mountain to the east. There is camping allowed ...
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This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East. Wildlife can be viewed along this trail, most commonly horses and antelope. T...
Learn more about Woodchute Mtn/Smiley Rock Connector PART 2

This trail follows the section south of the closed gate where the Old 89 passes through the concrete plant. It buzzes past fields of perfectly spaced Juniper trees, while jackrabbits dart across as you drive by. Hunters were out sighting in their glass, and campers and Rv's were spread along the man...
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The Power Line Climb Trail certainly lives up to its name. A single lane-wide trail that starts as a gentle rise turns into a climb from all sides that you approach. This trail is gnarled, with displaced rocks and ledges. Either way, you approach, you're looking at a long steep ascent, with loose ro...
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This trail starts in the long grasses and sporadic juniper trees of the Prescott National Forest. As you proceed, the wide dirt trail bobs and weaves towards large rock outcroppings that might be fun to explore if you plan to take your time in the area. There are no large obstacles on this trail, on...
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This challenging short out and back leads to the hiking, horseback, and mountain biking trailhead of Prospect Point. This TH appears to provide access to the beautiful Verde River by foot, horse, or mountain bike. The trail starts with loose rocky hill descent and then takes a sharp right up a berm ...
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This hidden gem of a trail starts off wide and smooth. A short while in, it transitions to sporadic rock gardens and steep off-camber wash crossing that a shorter wheelbase and higher clearance vehicle would have no problem with. Cattle abound under the power lines, but when you make your way up the...
Learn more about Bob E. Tank / 164

This rocky single-lane dirt road bobs and weaves through the pastures outside of Prescott. An easy drive, this road is peppered with erosion and small G-outs due to the water paths that shape this area. Though there are no obstacles on this trail, there might be the occasional sneaky rock that pokes...
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West Camp Wood Road East is a wide dirt road that provides one of the main access points to many areas of the Prescott National Forest. At times, this road may have washboard conditions, as well as blind curves, so please keep your speed in check and take caution. This road is well traveled, and it'...
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Muldoon starts off as a gentle, wide, rolling trail. As you proceed North, out of the grassy pasture, the trail yields to off camber mudruts with whoop-like rollers in several spots. The further North, the rougher this trail gets with small ledges, steep rocky hill-climbs, and wash crossings. High c...
Learn more about Muldoon / 638

This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East, but not to worry, dear traveler, it stays wide enough to drive comfortably. W...
Learn more about Woodchute Mtn/Smiley Rock Connector

This trail is fairly easy for any high-clearance 4x4 vehicles. A stock Jeep or 4Runner could do this trail, as well as any SXS. There are rutted areas that can become muddy and possibly flood in wet conditions. Further down the path, it will split to take you up towards Williams or down towards Jero...
Learn more about Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail

King Tank starts off wide and open in the grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Chino Valley, AZ. As you progress Northward, the track narrows to one lane, with steep entries and exits to wash crossings becomes the name of the game. Some of these crossings are off-camber, so shorter wheelbase...
Learn more about King Tank / 641

Muldoon starts off as a gentle, wide, rolling trail. As you proceed North, out of the grassy pasture, the trail yields to off camber mudruts with whoop-like rollers in several spots. The further North, the rougher this trail gets with small ledges, steep rocky hill-climbs, and wash crossings. High c...
Learn more about Muldoon / 638

This trail provides a wide gentle drive through the beautiful rolling pastures outside of Prescott, AZ. A mellow backway into the nearby Smiley Rock Loop, this trail is two lanes wide, gradually narrowing as you head East, but not to worry, dear traveler, it stays wide enough to drive comfortably. W...
Learn more about Woodchute Mtn/Smiley Rock Connector

This trail is fairly easy for any high-clearance 4x4 vehicles. A stock Jeep or 4Runner could do this trail, as well as any SXS. There are rutted areas that can become muddy and possibly flood in wet conditions. Further down the path, it will split to take you up towards Williams or down towards Jero...
Learn more about Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail

King Tank starts off wide and open in the grassland of the Black Hills area outside of Chino Valley, AZ. As you progress Northward, the track narrows to one lane, with steep entries and exits to wash crossings becomes the name of the game. Some of these crossings are off-camber, so shorter wheelbase...
Learn more about King Tank / 641