Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Birthing Place
Birthing Place

Birthing Place

Legend says this is where Indians went to give birth because there was year-round water and "tubs" that could be used for baths. We do not know if the legend is true, but do believe…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Bison Falls
Bison Falls

Bison Falls

Bison Falls trailhead is in the northeast corner of town past a residential area. This is a really enjoyable little road, espcially after a rainstorm when water starts flowing over Bison Falls. It is ideal…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Black Canyon City Overlook
Black Canyon City Overlook

Black Canyon City Overlook

This little shortcut from New River Trail to the Road to Nowhere will not disappoint. There are great views and steep climbs and descents. Some of this trail is a shelf road and has some…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Canyon Creek
Black Canyon Creek

Black Canyon Creek

This is the first half of a possible loop trail, but due to the drastic difference in ratings, this one can be done as the entrance or as an out-and-back trail. This is the mild…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Canyon Creek Exit
Black Canyon Creek Exit

Black Canyon Creek Exit

This trail could be described as the road less traveled. It is very tight in places, causing worse-than-average "Arizona pinstripes." There are several spots where the washout of the trail is fairly deep and will…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Black Canyon Road - BLM 1007
Black Canyon Road - BLM 1007

Black Canyon Road - BLM 1007

Black Canyon Road (BLM 1007) is a connector trail from Highway 101 down to Hidden Canyon. BLM 1007 does continue further south another 10 or so miles, connecting with the Grand Gulch Mine trail. Black…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Black Cross Butte
Black Cross Butte

Black Cross Butte

Dirt trail winds through the beautiful desert landscape, offering dramatic views of canyons, desert flora, and the rugged mountains surrounding you. The trail includes sections of uneven, rocky terrain with occasional washes, and in some…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Black Hills Access
Black Hills Access

Black Hills Access

The Black Hills Access trail is a one-lane dirt trail with no major obstacles on it. There are some sections of erosion and runoff scars, but nothing a 4x4 can't handle. The trail is lined…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Hills Back Country Byway
Black Hills Back Country Byway

Black Hills Back Country Byway

The Black Hills Back Country Byway is an unpaved road that provides access to thousands of acres of BLM land. There are many areas to camp, hike, mountain bike, or explore side tracks via 4x4.…
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Total Miles
21.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Hills Loop
Black Hills Loop

Black Hills Loop

The Black Hills Loop Trail is a great, fun trail. It starts wide but quickly narrows as you approach the train tracks. Running along the fence line, there are some areas where paint damage is…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond
Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond

Black Hills, Box Canyon and Beyond

This mostly graded trail ends at Hassayampa River on one end and the other at the transition to the more difficult section of the Scenic Loop. In winter and rodeo season there will be lots…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Black Mesa
Black Mesa

Black Mesa

Great views from a mesa surrounded by the Buckskin Mountains. We are not sure why this trail is called Black Mesa. The USGS Topographic Map calls this formation the trail is on "The Mesa". Perhaps…
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Camp
Black Mountain Camp

Black Mountain Camp

On the east end, closest to Black Mountain, there is a campsite with a primitive fire ring and a great view of the Black Mountain. There are Joshua Trees in the area and several different…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Mountain Connector
Black Mountain Connector

Black Mountain Connector

This trail connects the Black Mountain trails to the 60 to the Tracks Trail. It is narrow in places with large desert trees guaranteed to cause paint damage. The Black Mountain side of this trail…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Black Mountain East
Black Mountain East

Black Mountain East

This is a beautiful, easy trail on the east side of Black Mountain. Access off Highway 60 is through a wire gate. Livestock graze in the area, and there is signage to keep gates closed.…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Petroglyph via St. George
Black Mountain Petroglyph via St. George

Black Mountain Petroglyph via St. George

This trail provides access to a wonderful assortment of petroglyphs at a site close to the St. George metropolitan area. The site is accessible by almost any type of vehicle. Getting to the site is…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Road
Black Mountain Road

Black Mountain Road

This trail starts off of Grand Avenue and heads west into State Trust Land. Be sure to have your permit. The beginning of the trail is pretty smooth, but the further you go, the more…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain West
Black Mountain West

Black Mountain West

This trail is the western route around Black Mountain. The very end of this trail runs parallel to the railroad track fence. The section along the fenceline is a super narrow wash. Some of it…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Range Mine
Black Range Mine

Black Range Mine

Get ready for a mine-sweeping adventure with the Black Range Mine trail! What begins on public BLM land crosses private property lines but is fortunately open to public access (at the time of mapping). So…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Rock Fun Park - Single Track
Black Rock Fun Park - Single Track

Black Rock Fun Park - Single Track

This trail is easy at the beginning and end of the route and has some two-track sections. The middle section can be made more difficult if desired, as there are seemingly endless options to pick…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
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

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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