Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Apache Junction, Arizona
Peralta road
Peralta road is an easy, graded dirt road. Although the road is not challenging, it still leads to great views and has plenty of turn-offs for dispersed camping. If you are into hiking, this road… Learn more about Peralta road
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Bulldog Wash
This trail is just off Ellsworth Road, and takes you right to Bulldog Canyon trail. Most of it is a sandy wash that weaves around the Arizona desert. Expect some canyon walls, with one one… Learn more about Bulldog Wash
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rolls Road
From the first parking lot on Four Peaks Rd heading south, the road is whoops and sandy washes to a rocky road, then you'll be at the parking lot for Butcher Jones. Please note there… Learn more about Rolls Road
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi
Pucker Ridge Bat Cave
A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the… Learn more about Pucker Ridge Bat Cave
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears and Arnett Canyon
Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. According to the Tom Kollenborn Chronicles the tracks were the results of the ore wagons hauling silver ore from… Learn more about Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears and Arnett Canyon
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Putz Cemetery and Superior View
A trail to some historical graves and a fantastic viewpoint. A pretty drive even if you don't care for the history, but we recommend checking the history section below. From US 60, go directly across… Learn more about Putz Cemetery and Superior View
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
A-Cross Road
A-Cross Road is an easy 25-mile drive through the beautiful countryside north of Roosevelt Lake. There are wide open views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains for the entire length. One area of… Learn more about A-Cross Road
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Mount Ord
Mt Ord is almost 7000' elevation, so it is a nice place to be in hot weather, but not so good after a cold winter storm.This trip is an enjoyable way to spend a short… Learn more about Mount Ord
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tow Strap
This trail is relatively easy in a stock truck. It is a steep incline of 2.5 miles. Closer to the top the trail has a couple of tight technical turns. Once you reach the top… Learn more about Tow Strap
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pinto to Pinal
This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road… Learn more about Pinto to Pinal
Total Miles
29.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old 96 Ranch
This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on a well-maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore… Learn more about Old 96 Ranch
Total Miles
60.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Walnut Spring Trail
This out-and-back trail begins right off Seven Spring Road, and immediately there is a sandy river wash to cross. Be aware that it could be hazardous in flash flooding conditions. Shortly after, there is a… Learn more about Walnut Spring Trail
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Natural Drainage Rd 488
Drainage Road 488 is a short, but very rewarding trail that will lead you to a scenic lookout over Roosevelt Lake. The first thing you will encounter is a set of campsites followed by a… Learn more about Natural Drainage Rd 488
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Mesa Connection
This easy dirt road section is the start/end of a 60-mile trail. It leads to the top of the mesa with beautiful desert views and scattered primitive camping. Connects to the (OnX) New River trail.… Learn more about Mesa Connection
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Swimming Pool House
This is a short trail to a very cool abandoned house. You will see the house as the Young Road starts to climb toward the mountains. It must have been quite a property in its… Learn more about Swimming Pool House
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Pioneer Pass
Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into… Learn more about Pioneer Pass
Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Parker Canyon East
This trail leads to an eastern overlook of Parker Canyon. The road isn't challenging, but it can offer a good perspective after seeing the west side of the canyon via Natural Drainage Road 488, also… Learn more about Parker Canyon East
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Oak Creek Cabin
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Maggie May's Way
This out-and-back offshoot leads to a fun area with a handful of both easy and advanced trails. This particular trail is not very technical itself, although water erosion on or next to the trail is… Learn more about Maggie May's Way
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cramm Mountain Loop
This very short, easy, loop trail around Cramm Mountain offers sweeping 360 views of the desert landscape. It does seem that this trail is minimally used and therefore has vegetation overgrowth in places - higher… Learn more about Cramm Mountain Loop
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Angel Wings
The road up to the mines is through heavy timber with recently burned areas in the upper section, and can easily be blocked by burned trees blown down or washed into the trail. Take a… Learn more about Angel Wings
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Bloody Basin Road
Take a day to drive this road that will take you through Agua Fria National Monument. You'll want to take your time to explore archaeological sites and petroglyphs along the way. You can also enjoy… Learn more about Bloody Basin Road
Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sawtooth Mountain Loop
AZ State Trust permit required. This is a scenic trail that circles around the Sawtooth Mountains. The trail is on BLM and AZ State Trust and skirts private land. You will experience forests of cholla… Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Loop
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Aztec Peak
Aztec Peak trail is an easy road to a fire tower at the top of a 7,748' mountain. The road follows Workman Creek while accessing several Forest Service recreation areas and trailheads. Almost any vehicle… Learn more about Aztec Peak
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Chilito Mine
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
El Paso Pipeline Road
This is a dirt-covered service road that is regularly maintained. It's a fun, easy route for getting to different areas. Nothing technical about this trail aside from a couple of sandy washes. Note of caution,… Learn more about El Paso Pipeline Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Cactus Express
A quick, short little section of trail that connects Lake Pleasant road to Saguaro Way trail, which leads to a shooting area. There is nothing terribly technical about this route aside from a couple of… Learn more about Cactus Express
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lone Pine Divide
A very enjoyable backcountry Jeep trail from SR 288 (Young Road) just north of Roosevelt Lake back to SR 288 north of Young. This trip stays east of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and skirts the… Learn more about Lone Pine Divide
Total Miles
37.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Saguaro Way
This section of trail weaves its way through the beautiful desert and leads to a shooting area at the North end. It also connects to a handful of other trails. There are a couple of… Learn more about Saguaro Way
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Trail 9949
This short section of trail is more narrow and therefore is only open to small utility SXS and smaller. No full-size trucks or SXS's. Nothing too technical on this trail, aside from one section with… Learn more about Trail 9949
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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