Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Tanque Road
Tanque Road

Tanque Road

This is a well-maintained but heavily corrugated and dusty road, as it serves as one of the main thoroughfares in the northern part of the Hot Well Dunes area. Numerous dispersed campsites can be found…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tarantula
Tarantula

Tarantula

The Tarantula Trail is named for the cattle and wildlife water collection tank that it travels by. This trail cuts from the checkerboarded section of Northern Arizona into the Kaibab National Forest. Please remember to…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tater Canyon
Tater Canyon

Tater Canyon

Tater Canyon is a dust and dirt trail that starts as a narrow not-so-scary shelf road. It goes through a densely forested area into an amazing canyon filled with spacious beautiful meadows. Each end of…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tater Ridge
Tater Ridge

Tater Ridge

This trail comes down just north of Grand Canyon National Park. You'll find many options for camping and a lot of different side roads to play on. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed here. If you want…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Tea Cup
Tea Cup

Tea Cup

This is a short trail that hangs off of Soldiers Pass but is no less difficult. This trail is filled with narrow sections and slickrock, making it an even more challenging trail more so in…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Telegraph Line Trail (MT-42)
Telegraph Line Trail (MT-42)

Telegraph Line Trail (MT-42)

The beginning of the trail sets the tone for this roughly 12-mile run; if you have trouble with this, the rest of the trail might be miserable. This is a one-way trail starting on North…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Telegraph Pass
Telegraph Pass

Telegraph Pass

This fun out-and-back trail follows along the popular Telegraph Pass Hiking Trail. It begins just off the frontage road where two-wheel drive vehicles typically stage from. Then it has a small gatekeeper through the wash…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Telegraph Spring Cutoff
Telegraph Spring Cutoff

Telegraph Spring Cutoff

Telegraph Spring Cutoff is an interesting trail. Thought to be a mining access road, this dirt track has lots of erosion and water damage on it. There are a few sporadic campsites along this trail,…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Telephone Cove
Telephone Cove

Telephone Cove

Grab your bathing suit and paddleboard because Telephone Cove in the Lake Mead Recreation Area is the place to relax and enjoy the water. Both routes--North and South--are wide, maintained dirt roads from the pavement…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Telephone Line
Telephone Line

Telephone Line

The Telephone Line trail is a long and meandering trail that has no major obstacles on it. There are some wash crossings, and the northern section is far more rocky than the southern end, with…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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

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

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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