Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Sullivan Ridge
Sullivan Ridge

Sullivan Ridge

On the map, Sullivan Ridge appears to be an out-and-back trail. Upon reaching the end of this recording, tire tracks continue beyond; it is unclear where the trail/tracks lead. Sullivan Ridge is a two-track trail…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sullivan Ridge South
Sullivan Ridge South

Sullivan Ridge South

Sullivan Ridge South is an unmarked (no trail markers), single-vehicle-wide, two-track trail that takes you across the plateau. This trail can be used as a connection to other trails in the area. From north to…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Sullivan Tank
Sullivan Tank

Sullivan Tank

Sullivan Tank is a typical desert trail in this area of Arizona. Molded by water, there is erosion on this trail, carving channels across the trail. Because of this, it's a slow mellow trail with…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin
Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin

Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin

This rutted-up trail provides access to the Sunflower Flats Lake recreation and wildlife viewing area and the JD cabin. The flats and cabin have posted no camping signs and are only accessible by foot. The…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sunflower Mine
Sunflower Mine

Sunflower Mine

Take a fairly difficult Jeep trail to an abandoned mercury mine in the rugged Mazatal Mountains between Mesa and Payson. The section below the mine is somewhat easier than above the mine. We prefer to…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunkist
Sunkist

Sunkist

This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Sunkist Spur 1

Sunkist Spur 1

Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunnyside
Sunnyside

Sunnyside

The trail winds its way to the Sunnyside Canyon Trailhead along the iconic Arizona Trail, beginning with a rugged, rocky path that gradually softens into a smoother journey. As the trail descends into the valley,…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sunnyside Canyon
Sunnyside Canyon

Sunnyside Canyon

Sunnyside Canyon is a narrow, single-track dirt road with numerous spurs and offshoots that invite exploration. The trail is unmaintained and rocky, stretching long and flat with certain sections that require slow, careful navigation due…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection
Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection

Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection

This connection trail has lots of washouts and steep ruts that could drag the rear end on longer-wheelbase vehicles. The trail connects the 3-Hill Mine Trail to the Sunshine Mine Trail. It's also a connector…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunset Cholla Loop
Sunset Cholla Loop

Sunset Cholla Loop

What a fantastic forest of Cholla there is on this trail. This moderately tricky loop features one of the densest forests of Cholla in the area. Traveling this trail later in the day makes them…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Sunset Marble
Sunset Marble

Sunset Marble

This is a fun Jeep trail with a little bit of everything. It spends a lot of time on the low ridges east of the Dome Rock Mountains so there are nice views. It also…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect
Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect

Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect

This is a fun way to get from either the Sunshine or Temple Trail to the other. Along the way there are side trails or other routes to explore. For example, the East Mesa Wash…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunshine Mine
Sunshine Mine

Sunshine Mine

This is a fun dirt trail out to the Sunshine Mine. The mine is located at the middle point of this trail. An open spot for dispersed camping is just around the corner from the…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunshine Trail
Sunshine Trail

Sunshine Trail

The Sunshine Trail is a fun trail with fantastic views and places to stop and explore. The "Glitter Mine" is a site used to excavate special stones that were ground and put in the paint…
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Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Supai Village 328
Supai Village 328

Supai Village 328

This maintained Forest Service Road travels from 64 through a lovely Ponderosa Pine forest Westward, out onto the Coconino Plateau. It has large, primitive, pull-through campsites closer to Highway 64. After crossing the tracks from…
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Total Miles
20.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Superstition Backroads
Superstition Backroads

Superstition Backroads

The Superstition Backroads are easy Jeep trails, close to town, that take you on a short day trip to an abandoned gypsum mine. The western end of the trail is close to the Superstition Mountains.…
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Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Surprise Wash #8223
Surprise Wash #8223

Surprise Wash #8223

Most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods, do not attempt during rainy seasons. The road runs through Bureau of…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Surrounding Smoot - FR2018
Surrounding Smoot - FR2018

Surrounding Smoot - FR2018

Surrounding Smoot starts in a pasture, with views on all sides that are indicative of the high plateau vistas of this area of the Kaibab National Forest. Rocky, and one lane, TREAD LIGHTLY principals are…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sw3202
Sw3202

Sw3202

The trail is narrow with few areas to pass. There is a lot of cholla, saguaro, and ocotillo in this area. Spring and fall are great times to do this trail as the desert is…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring

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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