Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Northview Cutoff
Northview Cutoff

Northview Cutoff

The Northview Cutoff is a beautiful, wide trail that starts in the Ponderosa Pine Forest outside of Williams, AZ. If you're looking for a nice drive in the country on an easy trail, this would…
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Total Miles
19.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nose Dive
Nose Dive

Nose Dive

This route takes you from the base of Harquahala Peak to the town of Wenden AZ. There is some fun scenery, lots of quick paced desert trail, and then past a few farm fields on…
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Total Miles
25.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Not Quite Over the Top
Not Quite Over the Top

Not Quite Over the Top

The approach to this trail from the highway is a super bumpy/rocky kidney basher, but once you get to the actual foothills, the trail gets fun. During the approach, beware of the flag thief; it…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Not the Way Across the Tracks
Not the Way Across the Tracks

Not the Way Across the Tracks

This section of the Old 89 takes the driver from the new paved 89 back across the ridge to the old dirt section. There are quite a few nice dispersed camping spots near the beginning…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about NottBusch Wash
NottBusch Wash

NottBusch Wash

This sandy wide-wash run is a great connector route. It's primarily pea-sized gravel with some loose sandy sections. Loads of paloverde, mesquite, and ironwood trees line both sides, protruding into the middle occasionally, guaranteeing paint…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nugget Road and Rolling Hills
Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

This is a mid-mountain forest road segment in Catalina National Forest, northwest of Tucson, Arizona. It is accessible via Peppersauce Canyon and is an enjoyable, mildly challenging primitive route that culminates high on a mountain…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Number Five Trough Trail
Number Five Trough Trail

Number Five Trough Trail

This 4.1-mile point-to-point trail is a side trail of the Hualapai Foothills trail. The trail follows the wash, with sections in the wash. This trail passes through several watering tanks for livestock. Stay alert for…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nw2006
Nw2006

Nw2006

Nw2006 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79. This is the main North/South connection between WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster and Box Canyon trails. This dirt trail is wide and suitable for full-size vehicles.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nw2006a
Nw2006a

Nw2006a

Nw2006a is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This is a side trail to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nw2014
Nw2014

Nw2014

Nw2014 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. It connects Box Canyon to the main North/South Nw2006 trail. The trail consists of dirt, small loose…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Nw2230
Nw2230

Nw2230

Nw2230 is located to the East of AZ State Route 79 and North of the Box Canyon trail. Coming from Box Canyon, it is a little difficult to find at first because of the dirt…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nw2233
Nw2233

Nw2233

Nw2233 is located to the East of Arizona State Route 79 and South of the Box Canyon trail. This side trail connects Nw2006 to Nw2014 and consists of dirt and small rocks. It is a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about O'Haco Reroute
O'Haco Reroute

O'Haco Reroute

This cutover trail is the signed official reroute from the now closed-off ending of the O'Haco trail. Although this is supposed to be the way out, it's an incredibly more difficult route than going "back…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about O'Haco Tank
O'Haco Tank

O'Haco Tank

This route runs to and past the O'Haco cattle tank. After a season of good winter storms, some water will be in it. If you're lucky, there may even be some cattle grazing around it.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about O'Leary Peak Loop
O'Leary Peak Loop

O'Leary Peak Loop

This trail loops around Sunset Crater Volcano and O'Leary Peak. It begins on volcanic ash and concludes with a steep hill down to Highway 89. There is a great little hike to Strawberry Crater from…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Oak Creek Cabin
Oak Creek Cabin

Oak Creek Cabin

A fairly easy road to an old cabin at the edge of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness. The cabin is in good shape and even has a few canned goods and (empty) booze bottles.You can take…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Oak Hill
Oak Hill

Oak Hill

This is a short but bumpy out-and-back trail to the edge of a cliff. The beginning of the trail is smooth red dirt, but as it gets into the juniper bushes, it turns to lava…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Oak Tree Canyon
Oak Tree Canyon

Oak Tree Canyon

Oak Tree Canyon is on the historic Empire Ranch, which is now known as the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. This section features expansive mountain views, craggy peaks, and a visit to a historical site.…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oak Tree Wash Trail
Oak Tree Wash Trail

Oak Tree Wash Trail

The trail starts out pretty narrow, but large enough for a Jeep or truck to pass one way. It starts out with a steep, off-camber drop. Drivers beware that normal 4x4 suspension can be damaged…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oasis Trail
Oasis Trail

Oasis Trail

The Oasis Trail (FR37) is a 2.5-mile side trail from New River Trail (FR41). It ends at a beautiful oasis of waterfalls and pools, some of which are big enough to swim in. The trail…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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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