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FS 136 & 9603J Loop

FS 136 & 9603J Loop

This loop consists of two Forest Service roads that connect together. The western part of the loop is fairly rocky, with loose stones and rock outcroppings. As you travel east, you'll pass an old windmill.…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 139 Cottonwood Wash
FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

FS 139 Cottonwood Wash

This trail starts at Arizona Highway 260. There is a parking area and staging spot at the turnoff. This trail meanders toward the Mogollon Rim. The area was ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about FS 153E
FS 153E

FS 153E

Forest Road 153E stretches just over two miles long and starts off of Schnebly Hill Road. As you start the trail, you will see two dispersed camping spots on your left. The trail travels to…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 161 West Fork
FS 161 West Fork

FS 161 West Fork

This beautiful, easy route connects FS 139 Cottonwood Wash with the East Mogollon Rim Road. The decommissioned Deer Springs Fire Lookout rises stoically above the far western side of this route overlooking the Mogollon Rim.…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 226E
FS 226E

FS 226E

Forest Service Road 226E is an easy-going dirt trail with slight grades. The first section of this trail starts off a little rocky and evens out to a dirt surface. You will pass a cattle…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 229
FS 229

FS 229

Forest Service Road 229 is a maintained dirt road that rolls through the Coconino National Forest below Apache Maid Mountain. This easygoing road will take you through forested areas that give way to meadows. As…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 229E
FS 229E

FS 229E

Forest Service Road 229E connects Stoneman Lake Road with FS 229 which are both guided trails. The Southeast part of this trail starts off as an easy-going dirt trail that quickly turns into a rocky…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 229F
FS 229F

FS 229F

Forest Road 229F is just short of 2 miles long and travels from West to East. The beginning of this road starts as an easy dirt road until you pass a small erosion rut. After…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 230
FS 230

FS 230

Forest Service Road 230 is a maintained dirt road that clocks in right at 8 miles long. This road is maintained the entire way and can be dusty at times. After rain or snow, this…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 294
FS 294

FS 294

Forest Service Road 294 stretches 5 miles long and eases through the ponderosas of the Coconino National Forest. The surface of this trail is a maintained dirt road. There are several areas along this road…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 305
FS 305

FS 305

Forest Service Road 305 is a well-maintained gravel road. This forest road takes you on a laid-back 4.9-mile drive through the Coconino National Forest. There are lots of dispersed camping areas on both sides of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 305E
FS 305E

FS 305E

Forest Service Road 305E is just short of 2 miles long and connects Forest Roads 305 and 229. The majority of this trail is a dirt surface with small rock gardens scattered along the way.…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 46 Clay Chaos
FS 46 Clay Chaos

FS 46 Clay Chaos

This route is a continuation of FS 46 Wild Horse Haven. The difficulty of the trail changes drastically due to the slick, clay soil and deep washouts. The clay can become extremely slick with very…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 46 Wild Horse Haven
FS 46 Wild Horse Haven

FS 46 Wild Horse Haven

This level, the easy short route follows FS 46 Stinson Road west from FS 139. It is through prime wild horse habitat. Driving slowly will increase your chances of viewing the majestic animals that have…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 518C Cutoff
FS 518C Cutoff

FS 518C Cutoff

FS 518C Cutoff is a short but rugged connector trail between FS518 and FS9014K, offering a scenic yet challenging path through the pine forest alongside a beautiful open meadow. Though it's a brief route, it…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about FS 538 Secret Mountain Road
FS 538 Secret Mountain Road

FS 538 Secret Mountain Road

FS 538 Secret Mountain Rd is a lane-and-a-half gravel road. The trail begins as a well-groomed road that is a welcome change to FS 231's washboards! As you travel deeper into the forest, near Turkey…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 538B Buckner Ridge Trail
FS 538B Buckner Ridge Trail

FS 538B Buckner Ridge Trail

Forest Service 538B is a two-track dirt and rock trail. It begins at FS 538 and continues along the ridge, more or less following the power lines, until you end at the locked gate for…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 574 to Gap Creek
FS 574 to Gap Creek

FS 574 to Gap Creek

This very scenic trail is 8 miles long and rolls through the steep foothills of the Prescott National Forest. The trail is not technical at all but is very bumpy and rocky in places. There…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 587
FS 587

FS 587

A one-lane trail with mild erosion, rock, and no major obstacles, making for an easygoing ride. The route ends at a campsite roundabout, with room for a few vehicles, providing a peaceful spot to set…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 618C
FS 618C

FS 618C

As you start Forest Road 618C, the first 3 miles are relatively easy-going with minor bumps and ruts. The trail then traverses onto a saddle and becomes much more rocky. As you traverse this short…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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

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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

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