Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688
Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688

Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688

This 31-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Cottonwood Bay Road up and down several washes of the Black Mountain Range. This is a very scenic trail that takes you through several different types of…
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Total Miles
15.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backward Tank
Backward Tank

Backward Tank

This is an easy, two-car width road with plenty of pull-offs. Not maintained in the winter. Along this route, you will find multiple camp spots, for both big and small groups, and beautiful open meadow…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Backway to 69
Backway to 69

Backway to 69

Backway to 69 is a narrow, one-lane trail that winds through multiple wash crossings and typical rugged desert terrain. Erosion and ruts are present throughout, but there are no major obstacles, making it a manageable…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Alamo Lake
Backway to Alamo Lake

Backway to Alamo Lake

Backway to Alamo Lake (CR 167) offers a more technical route to access Alamo Lake from the northwest in comparison with County Highway 15/Alamo Road/Maggie Wash. Access this route south of Signal Road and enjoy…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway To Bloody Basin
Backway To Bloody Basin

Backway To Bloody Basin

Backway to Bloody Basin is a wide and easily navigable trail with no obstacles, making for a smooth and scenic ride. It's important to note that this route stems from a neighborhood, so traffic rules…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Bunker Bar
Backway to Bunker Bar

Backway to Bunker Bar

Tired of fighting all the cars on Thirsty Lizard Road? Ready to take a break for a cold drink and some good food? Take this secret passage behind Havasu Heights to get to the Bunker!…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Crown King
Backway to Crown King

Backway to Crown King

The Backway to Crown King begins at Lake Pleasant and ends at the old mining town of Crown King. This historic route offers something for everyone, making it the most popular 4x4 trail in Arizona.…
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Total Miles
25.0
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Backway to Desert Bar
Backway to Desert Bar

Backway to Desert Bar

Although you can get to the Desert Bar on Cienega Springs Road, why would you want to when there is a really fun back way to get there? Its considerably difficult and off the beaten…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Backway to Mount Lemmon
Backway to Mount Lemmon

Backway to Mount Lemmon

Many drivers opt to skip this unremarkable backroad. There is a 6-mile section of the road that climbs and winds up the mountain, but other than that, it is pretty uneventful. Unlicensed vehicles are okay…
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Total Miles
47.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Backway to Sheeps Bridge
Backway to Sheeps Bridge

Backway to Sheeps Bridge

This trail provides a shorter alternative to Bloody Basin Road for viewing Sheeps Bridge and the Hot Springs. This trail is simple enough, but there are a few water crossings. The second crossing across the…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Waterfall
Backway to Waterfall

Backway to Waterfall

This easy backway to the waterfall trail makes for a fun drive with plenty of stops throughout. Along the way, you will find small and large rock features that will be great for stops for…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail
Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail

Backway to Williams - Jerome Trail

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…
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Total Miles
15.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Badger Canyon
Badger Canyon

Badger Canyon

This short out-and-back trail is a trendy camping spot. It will be particularly busy over the weekends. To check it out, either way, is entirely worth it. The trail offers outstanding views of the surrounding…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Badger Springs Trailhead
Badger Springs Trailhead

Badger Springs Trailhead

Badger Springs Trailhead begins as a one-lane route just off the highway, offering plenty of space for parking and staging. The initial section is manageable, but off-camber ruts and erosion quickly become more pronounced. As…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Badlands Trail
Badlands Trail

Badlands Trail

This cut-across from East Edwin Road to East Cochise Springs Road is a nice 4x4 track that leads you to many more remote campsites and to the "Badlands" loop trail system for mountain bikes. The…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bajada Loop, Saguaro NP
Bajada Loop, Saguaro NP

Bajada Loop, Saguaro NP

Bajada Loop is one to two-lane dirt and gravel loop road within Saguaro National Park that has lots of washboards and some potholes. It is one way in some areas and should be started from…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Baker Spring
Baker Spring

Baker Spring

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…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bannie and Amulet Mine
Bannie and Amulet Mine

Bannie and Amulet Mine

This drive through ponderosa pines leads to two historic mine remains. Drivers may miss Bannie Mine, as it has little evidence left, but Amulet Mine features historic foundations and metal materials just off the side…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bar 37
Bar 37

Bar 37

Bar 37 is a delightful trail, compared to the two trails further north. If you start on this trail, enjoy it, because the next two won't be as smooth as Bar 37. Somewhat rocky and…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bar M Road
Bar M Road

Bar M Road

This rough forest road has sporadic pull-through primitive campsites scattered throughout, though sites are more densely dispersed closer to the I-17. With no obstacles over 12", this road is clearly unmaintained and could prove challenging…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
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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