Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Pack 4WD
Pack 4WD

Pack 4WD

It's a strange name for a Jeep trail, but that is what shows on USGS topographic maps. Perhaps it is an old pack trail that became a 4WD trail. It's a short trail that is…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Page Trail
Page Trail

Page Trail

This 1.3-mile-long sand trail goes through City of Page land south of the town of Page, Arizona. It starts and ends off of the powerline road that starts at the entrance to the OHV area,…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Painted Mountains
Painted Mountains

Painted Mountains

This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, Arizona, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)…
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Total Miles
48.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Painted Rock Road
Painted Rock Road

Painted Rock Road

This trail provides a more scenic and challenging option to reach the Painted Rock Petroglyph site from Interstate 8 than just driving there on paved backroads. It cuts through an area of Arizona State Land,…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring
Learn more about Paisano's Pathway
Paisano's Pathway

Paisano's Pathway

Paisano's Pathway is a rugged, one-lane desert trail that winds through rolling hills and iconic saguaro-studded landscapes. The route features rocky sections, erosion, and ruts that add some challenge to the drive. Named for the…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pakoon Basin - BLM 1007
Pakoon Basin - BLM 1007

Pakoon Basin - BLM 1007

Pakoon Basin is a 16.1-mile point-to-point trail that traverses the Pakoon Basin within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. An easy trail that has the Grand Wash Cliffs in the distance to the east and the…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pakoon Basin BLM Airstrip
Pakoon Basin BLM Airstrip

Pakoon Basin BLM Airstrip

Starting at the four-way intersection, head east on BLM 101/Cottonwood Ridge. This trail will run next to the Cottonwood wash, with mountains on both sides that are full of black boulders and a mix of…
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Total Miles
24.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pakoon Spring - CR 111
Pakoon Spring - CR 111

Pakoon Spring - CR 111

Pakoon Spring is a 4.3-mile point-to-point county road within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. To reach the Pakoon Springs trailhead head you will need to travel approximately. 4 miles north on the Grand Mulch Mine…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Palm Canyon Road
Palm Canyon Road

Palm Canyon Road

This graded, wide, and maintained gravel road makes a beeline from US 95 to the parking area for Palm Canyon in the KOFA Wildlife Refuge. Along the route, you will encounter amazing vistas of the…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palmerita Ranch House Spur for AZPT
Palmerita Ranch House Spur for AZPT

Palmerita Ranch House Spur for AZPT

This short but pretty tail takes the rider from the AZPT on a side trip to the Palmeriat Ranch House. There are many structures here that can be viewed and some seem to be in…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palomas Flats
Palomas Flats

Palomas Flats

This is the main access route to get back toward the Paloma mountains area that borders the Naval Warfare Range. The trail begins in farmland access passing right by the WWII memorial for the 81st…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Palomas Harquahala
Palomas Harquahala

Palomas Harquahala

What a wonderful way to traverse the desert. This moderately traveled trail is in surprisingly great shape. With long flat straightaways and a few wash transitions, it will surely get you where you want to…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palomas Mesa
Palomas Mesa

Palomas Mesa

This track is an easy drive but can only be driven as a return route unless you drive a very capable 4WD. The track itself is dry and dusty, with rocky sections and occasional moderate…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palomas Trail - 083
Palomas Trail - 083

Palomas Trail - 083

Palomas Trail - 083 is a long and winding two-track that rolls through the Palomas Mountains of Southwest Arizona. This trail is sometimes well-marked and other times non-existent, so having offline maps is highly encouraged.…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Park Tank Road #4424
Park Tank Road #4424

Park Tank Road #4424

Park Tank Road (Forest Road 4424) is a scenic connector weaving between the Chiva Falls Loop and Italian Trap Trail through classic Sonoran Desert terrain. This trail is a mix of sandy stretches, rocky ledges,…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Parker Canyon
Parker Canyon

Parker Canyon

Parker Canyon is a rugged off-road trail characterized by rocky and bumpy terrain, though it remains mostly level throughout. The route follows a ridge line, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the way. The trail initially…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Parker Canyon East
Parker Canyon East

Parker Canyon East

This trail leads to an eastern overlook of Parker Canyon. The road isn't challenging, but it can offer a good perspective after seeing the west side of the canyon via Natural Drainage Road 488, also…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Parker Montezuma
Parker Montezuma

Parker Montezuma

Parker Montezuma is a narrow single-track trail that serves as a shortcut from Parker Canyon Trail to Montezuma Pass, winding through open grasslands along the way. The route eventually connects with Parker Canyon Road, which…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Parker Road
Parker Road

Parker Road

Parker Road is a scenic single-track trail that connects to Montezuma Pass, which then links up with the Patagonia Loop. As it winds through the landscape, the trail passes by several ranches and navigates a…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Parker Wash
Parker Wash

Parker Wash

Parker Wash is a typical Arizona wash, featuring the rugged, dry terrain common to the region. Parts of this wash are rocky, with packed dirt. Other sections are deep, soft sand that is easy to…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Arizona

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 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

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 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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