Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Telephone Ridge
Telephone Ridge

Telephone Ridge

This narrow, short trail is easily overlooked but is fun and challenging and offers spectacular views. It has some sandy off-camber action as well as some rocky hills. At the north end of the route,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Temple Bar Back Road
Temple Bar Back Road

Temple Bar Back Road

This 23.5-mile point-to-point trail is an optional dirt route to gain access to the Temple Bar area within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The trail is mostly maintained dirt road with sections of deep…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Temple Trail (Southern Section)
Temple Trail (Southern Section)

Temple Trail (Southern Section)

This trail encompasses the southern 60% of the Temple Trail. The path has been collected from numerous historical documents from local sources. It is a relatively flat path with little elevation change, as would be…
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Total Miles
41.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Temple Trail North
Temple Trail North

Temple Trail North

This trail is really three trails from a terrain perspective, so take a close look at the trail rating to understand the terrain you will encounter. The trail is a continuation of the Temple Trail…
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Total Miles
22.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Terminator
Terminator

Terminator

This is labeled as a technical vehicle trail, and it lives up to that. 35" tires, lockers and recovery gear is strongly advised as a minimum here. The trail follows a rocky wash, and eventually…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tex Canyon Road
Tex Canyon Road

Tex Canyon Road

Tex Canyon Road begins as a well-maintained route before entering forested foothills at the base of the mountains. Several spurs and side trails offer opportunities for exploration. As the road climbs, it becomes moderately rocky…
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Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Gulch
Texas Gulch

Texas Gulch

Texas Gulch starts as a wide, dirt road, gently rolling through the large power line towers. Quickly though, it becomes a rugged, single-lane two-track with erosion and washouts peppering its path. Be thankful for the…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Base of Malpais Mesa
The Base of Malpais Mesa

The Base of Malpais Mesa

This trail is generally easy and takes you from the highway to the base of the Mesa. The end of the trail is a flat spot where one or two vehicles could camp and then…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Better Option / 31 N
The Better Option / 31 N

The Better Option / 31 N

31N offers a bypass around the main hill, making it a smoother alternative while still maintaining some challenges. The trail is a one-lane route with rolling hills and occasional off-camber sections, though no major obstacles.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Blocked Wash
The Blocked Wash

The Blocked Wash

The Blocked Wash is a fun run until it isn't. The wash on the south end is blocked by large debris piles that may be impassable. The wash is filled with soft, deep sand, so…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Buzz of Gila Bend
The Buzz of Gila Bend

The Buzz of Gila Bend

Fun route along the power lines and under them as you snake along the washes. You will have to pass through some washes that can be very sandy and loose ground. You will come across…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Deuce
The Deuce

The Deuce

The Deuce (named for its Forest Service designation, 2) is a dirt and rock trail that winds its way through the mixed pine and juniper trees of the Kaibab National Forest. Accessed via Washboard Way,…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Fun Side of the Black Hills
The Fun Side of the Black Hills

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.…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Giant Triangle
The Giant Triangle

The Giant Triangle

The Giant Triangle, also known as Luke Aux #4, is an old auxiliary Air Force base that was closed down sometime in the 1950s to 1960s. It is now privately owned by a land and…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

This is a part of the Arizona Peace trail. It is a short technical section of trail that tends to be more mild in most stretches. It is often confused with Fist Full of Dollars,…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Great Western Trail 150
The Great Western Trail 150

The Great Western Trail 150

The Great Western Trail is a 3,100-mile north-south long-distance multiple-use route that runs from Canada to Mexico through the five western states of Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. In Arizona, the trail consists of…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Happy Action Fun Time Trail
The Happy Action Fun Time Trail

The Happy Action Fun Time Trail

Get ready for a ride full of whoops and wash crossings that'll have you laughing (or swearing) as you bounce through the desert. It's perfect for those who enjoy a little bump and grind on…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Narrows
The Narrows

The Narrows

The Narrows Trail is a classic desert challenge, perfect for those who crave a mix of technical terrain and tight spaces. This route lives up to its name with narrow passages that demand precision and…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about The Not a Slot Canyon
The Not a Slot Canyon

The Not a Slot Canyon

This older, less traveled trail runs back into the desert and almost seems to fade into nothing. There are sections where it follows the wash then crosses some more rigid earthen material where the track…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Offshoot
The Offshoot

The Offshoot

The Offshoot might seem wide and open on the north end, and it is--for about 100 meters. This trail quickly narrows into a paint damage-guaranteed situation with little to no place to turn around. You'll…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

ATV trails in Arizona

Learn more about Scrub Oak Bypass
 Scrub Oak Bypass

Scrub Oak Bypass

This short trail connects Forest Road 9495F with Forest Road 9494F. The majority of this trail is dirt with a small rock garden as you start to traverse up a small hill climb. At the…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 00132d Road
00132d Road

00132d Road

Really cool white dirt in some sections that does turn into a horrible white dust cloud when it's dry out. The road has spotty cell phone service in sections. Not winter maintained. Offers access to…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 00237 Road
00237 Road

00237 Road

This road does have rough rocky patches, but nothing too crazy. There is a water crossing when it's raining or during winter thaw. Not suited for low clearance vehicles. Typically unmaintained in winter. There is…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about 00296 Road
00296 Road

00296 Road

This road will become a muddy mess when wet, a few sections of the road are slightly rutted out. There is spotty cell phone service on this road. Possible camp spots. You will find a…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

UTV/side-by-side trails in Arizona

Learn more about Scrub Oak Bypass
 Scrub Oak Bypass

Scrub Oak Bypass

This short trail connects Forest Road 9495F with Forest Road 9494F. The majority of this trail is dirt with a small rock garden as you start to traverse up a small hill climb. At the…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 00132d Road
00132d Road

00132d Road

Really cool white dirt in some sections that does turn into a horrible white dust cloud when it's dry out. The road has spotty cell phone service in sections. Not winter maintained. Offers access to…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 00237 Road
00237 Road

00237 Road

This road does have rough rocky patches, but nothing too crazy. There is a water crossing when it's raining or during winter thaw. Not suited for low clearance vehicles. Typically unmaintained in winter. There is…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about 00296 Road
00296 Road

00296 Road

This road will become a muddy mess when wet, a few sections of the road are slightly rutted out. There is spotty cell phone service on this road. Possible camp spots. You will find a…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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