Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Grand Canyon West, Arizona
Witney to Lake Mead
A long 100+ mile round trip on easy terrain. Loose sand can be found near the beach which may be difficult for 2 wheel drive vehicles. We came across a herd of wild Burros digging… Learn more about Witney to Lake Mead
Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Gold Butte to Little Finland
This is a one way, in-and-out trail through the Gold Butte National Monument. The trail passes several park highlights including; Whitney Pockets, the Devil's Throat sinkhole and the Little Finland area. The trail is an… Learn more about Gold Butte to Little Finland
Total Miles
35.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook
This route trail heads from the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse approximately 50 miles south of St. George, Utah. This is a fun and informational adventure into the Grand Canyon National Park with an overlook approximately 1500… Learn more about Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hobble Canyon
More like Magic Canyon Road! This mostly easy, very scenic drive leads into and through The stunning Hobble Canyon. The trail twists and turns through long grasses along with many livestock corrals. It's a magical,… Learn more about Hobble Canyon
Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Pa's Pocket
Pa's Pocket Cabin is a cabin ruin in Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Colorado Plateau, AZ. This is a great side trail that most people miss in their rush… Learn more about Pa's Pocket
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Kohta Circus Ride
Great views of the Virgin Mountains, Key West Mine, and Lake Mead Overlook. The destination is in the Gold Butte National Monument, about 50 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada, 30 miles south of Mesquite,… Learn more about Kohta Circus Ride
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Mount Trumbull School House Road (CoHwy5)
This is the main road to many adventures south of St. George. The historic one-room schoolhouse at the end of the approximately 50-mile drive is a definite plus. This section of road trailheads many adventures… Learn more about Mount Trumbull School House Road (CoHwy5)
Total Miles
47.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mount Trumbull Interconnect
This is a road that connects the Mount Trumbull community on the west end, to Tourweap Road on the east end. Assuming you start on the west side. Do not pass up the opportunity to… Learn more about Mount Trumbull Interconnect
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mount Trumbull Interconnect
This is a road that connects the Mount Trumbull community on the west end, to Tourweap Road on the east end. Assuming you start on the west side. Do not pass up the opportunity to… Learn more about Mount Trumbull Interconnect
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gold Butte to 21 Goats
Extremely easy route, 4 miles in and out, last 1/2 mile walking through loose sand/small rocks. The BLM put up posts on this trail to prevent ATVs and 4x4s from accessing these areas. We're working… Learn more about Gold Butte to 21 Goats
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Highway 101 "not PCH"
It may be labeled Hwy 101 on the map, but this is a long way from the Pacific Coast Highway. This mostly graded dirt road begins in the east in the beautiful high plains and… Learn more about Highway 101 "not PCH"
Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Imlay Dirt Airstrip Road
This easy two-track trail begins in the south as the sketchiest dirt runway ever. If you want ever wanted to know what it's like to land a plane on a remote airfield in Columbia, dodging… Learn more about Imlay Dirt Airstrip Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Bunkerville Choo Choo
The Bunkerville Choo Choo trail runs along the Virgin Mountain foothills. As you travel along the washes and mountain ridges, be on the lookout for cattle, as this is free range land. Along the way… Learn more about Bunkerville Choo Choo
Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Mustang Knoll
This lovely trail runs along the southern side of Mustang Knoll. It starts in the east in the open planes and ends to the west in the rolling hills at good ole 1600 trail. From… Learn more about Mustang Knoll
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
East Cottonwood Cove Road
This trail is a graded road from US 93 out to East Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. This road is wide and fairly smooth with a few washes that are susceptible to flooding during heavy… Learn more about East Cottonwood Cove Road
Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Su / Sp
Temple Trail (Southern Section)
This trail encompasses the southern 60% of the Temple Trail. The path has been collected from numerous historical documents from local sources. It is a relatively flat path with little elevation change, as would be… Learn more about Temple Trail (Southern Section)
Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wolf Hole
This historic trail transits the historic Wolf Hole Mountain. Wolf Hole was actually a small community in the late 1800s to early 1900s as the early pioneers expanded the area. Those pioneers used the area… Learn more about Wolf Hole
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Navajo Trail West
The Navajo Trail is a road between BLM 1069 (Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse) and Colorado City. It also coincides with the Temple Trail near the Hurricane Cliffs and crosses many other popular trails including Antelope, Sunshine… Learn more about Navajo Trail West
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wolf Hole - Hole in the Wall
This is the entrance to a multitude of different adventures on Segmiller Mountain and lots of trails to the south and east. At the start of this trail, you are near the historic town of… Learn more about Wolf Hole - Hole in the Wall
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gold Butte to Double Negative
This power line road has a few class 3 places but is mostly a class 2 route. The trail is good for Jeep, 4x4 trucks, or SXS. When you get to Double Negative, you're about… Learn more about Gold Butte to Double Negative
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Sunshine Trail
The Sunshine Trail is a fun trail with fantastic views and places to stop and explore. The "Glitter Mine" is a site used to excavate special stones that were ground and put in the paint… Learn more about Sunshine Trail
Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hualapai Mountain Scenic Bypass
This is a great side trip to take if you are traveling through and need a break from the interstate. There is stunning scenery and lots of camping, not to mention the plethora of side… Learn more about Hualapai Mountain Scenic Bypass
Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hole-n-Wall Canyon - Segmiller Mountain
This is a fun, picturesque route that climbs from the valley near Wolf Hole up Segmiller Mountain on the SE side. You climb out of the valley on the south side of Segmiller Mountain and… Learn more about Hole-n-Wall Canyon - Segmiller Mountain
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mokaac Mountain
This is a fun adventure with a wonderful surprise as you near the northeasternmost point on the ride. The ride trailheads from a small lot near the peak of County Road 5 that extends River… Learn more about Mokaac Mountain
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lake Mead View Trail
This trail provides great views of Lake Mead and many areas suitable for camping. The road is mostly moderate gravel but there are several short loose and steep sections. There are a lot of large… Learn more about Lake Mead View Trail
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kaaba Mine Trail
This 19.4-mile loop goes through the Kaaba Wash and passes the abandoned Kaaba Mine. The first 7 miles of this trail are part of the old Highway 93, where you will see some remnants of… Learn more about Kaaba Mine Trail
Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Seegmiller Overlook
This 7-mile track takes you up to the Seegmiller Overlook from the Mount Trumbull School House trail on the south or the Seegmiller Mountain - Sunshine Trail Interconnect on the north. Beautiful desert scenery and… Learn more about Seegmiller Overlook
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mormon Mesa
Just Northeast of Moapa Valley, this trail follows right along the power lines and leads you up/down the plateau and across the Mormon Mesa. The section that goes up (or down) the plateau is a… Learn more about Mormon Mesa
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mesa Straightaway
This trail cuts straight across the Mormon Mesa, connecting to several other trails in the area. It's one of the more well-defined paths, but there are a handful of others nearby as well. The trail… Learn more about Mesa Straightaway
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Portland Mine Traverse
This 21.7 point-to-point trail begins off the Lake Mead View Trail (which actually overlooks Lake Mohave) and ends near Katherine's Landing. The trail takes you through the Black Mountain range and passes by the Portland… Learn more about Portland Mine Traverse