Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Central FS 214
Central FS 214

Central FS 214

This trail follows the middle section of Forest Service Road 214 on the Mogollon Rim. The surface of this trail is a maintained dirt road with small and brief rocky sections. This is a very…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Central Red Raven Wash
Central Red Raven Wash

Central Red Raven Wash

Central Red Raven Wash is the middle section of a long, wide wash in the Sonoran Desert of Southwest Arizona. Peppered with sporadic rock gardens and loose deep gravel, this wash is lined with Creosote…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cerbat Crest
Cerbat Crest

Cerbat Crest

Visit old mines and ride the crest of the Cerbat Mountains. Traverse eroded, rocky roads and viewed a large copper mine. This trip will take you to a number of old mines, but it will…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Charcoal Gulch
Charcoal Gulch

Charcoal Gulch

Charcoal Gulch is a 50-inch trail that is an intermediate difficulty due to rocky climbs, narrow side-hilling, and off-camber sections that would be very difficult or dangerous for an ATV. The trail starts at the…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Charlie's Loop
Charlie's Loop

Charlie's Loop

Charlie's Loop is a mellow dirt track that is lined with cactus and creosote bushes. Some erosion is present on the trail, so it's somewhat slow-going, but the rocks and views of the nearby mountains…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Charouleau Gap
Charouleau Gap

Charouleau Gap

Charouleau Gap trail is known to be one of the best in the state. Its most intimidating obstacle, "The Step," is optional, but you'll find many more impressive spots that aren't. When Canada Del Oro…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chasing Cholla
Chasing Cholla

Chasing Cholla

Chasing Cholla is a curvy trail offering an inviting adventure, especially for beginners looking to enhance their off-roading skills. With a couple of easy rock obstacles along the way, this trail provides just enough excitement…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chasing Waterfalls
Chasing Waterfalls

Chasing Waterfalls

This is a short but challenging offshoot of The Waterfall trail. It's a loop that has several significant obstacles and areas to play. After the obstacles, you're treated to an awesome view of the entire…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cherry Creek Lodge Rd - Backway to Young AZ
Cherry Creek Lodge Rd - Backway to Young AZ

Cherry Creek Lodge Rd - Backway to Young AZ

The route is mostly a dirt road with cell service in some spots. There are lots of short trails shooting off and good places to camp. This is not a problematic trail unless the weather…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cherry Creek Road
Cherry Creek Road

Cherry Creek Road

Coming from the north, the trail starts on the dirt and sometimes paved Globe-Young Highway 288. You turn onto a well-marked side road, NF-203. Descending switchbacks, the main challenges are bowling ball-sized rocks that can…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cherry Cutoff
Cherry Cutoff

Cherry Cutoff

Cherry Cutoff is a wide and beautiful trail that cuts across the boulder-speckled countryside of the Prescott National Forest. Wide enough to turn around in most places, this road is peppered with the marks and…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chevy Hill
Chevy Hill

Chevy Hill

Chevy Hill is a very rugged route off of Hackberry. If there has been recent rain, it could make it a challenge. This route is not for the faint of heart, newbies, or vehicles lacking…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chilito Mine
Chilito Mine

Chilito Mine

Chilto Mine road takes you to around 2,500 feet in about 3 miles. With great views of the valley you start in. The bonus is that it gets a little tougher at the Chilito Mine…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chimney
Chimney

Chimney

Chimney is an easy and flowy single track in the trail system north of Flagstaff that goes through a dry pine tree forest. The trail has lots of easy curves, small rocks, and roots, and…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock

Often busy on weekends, the easy way into this area is from the south side near the bottom of the wash. The more difficult route comes in from the back. This is a really fun…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about China Dam/Tule Homestead
China Dam/Tule Homestead

China Dam/Tule Homestead

This scenic trail will take you to an old dam and an old homestead used for mining and is suitable for stock 4x4s with adequate ground clearance. Give or take 3 hours to complete depending…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about China Peak
China Peak

China Peak

This trail begins on the Middlemarch Road (Abril Mine), climbs through the San Juan Mine at Gordon Camp then continues to the top of China Peak at 7073' elevation. There are a couple loose, steep…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chiricahua Byway
Chiricahua Byway

Chiricahua Byway

The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There…
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Total Miles
21.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chiva Loop - Forest Road 4417
Chiva Loop - Forest Road 4417

Chiva Loop - Forest Road 4417

This route to Chiva Falls follows the main Chiva Falls Trail (Forest Road 4417), offering a scenic and more approachable way to reach the falls without tackling the notorious Three Feathers obstacle. It's a classic…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Chloride Mines
Chloride Mines

Chloride Mines

This 18.4-mile point-to-point trail takes you into the Cerbat Mountains above the Town of Chloride and the Chloride Mine. This trail can be started at either point, Town of Chloride or Big Wash Road. Big…
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Total Miles
18.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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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