Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Jakes Corner, Arizona
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
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
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
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
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
504 to Pole Line
504 to Pole LineThis trail is quite rutted. Evidence of large machinery recently grading the trial was apparent, and lots of rocks lined each side of the trail. This area can get pretty muddy in… Learn more about 504 to Pole Line
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Strawberry to Pine
This dirt trail connects the small mountain towns of Pine and Strawberry. It starts smoothly from Pine but is a series of switchbacks gaining some elevation. There is a popular hiking trail 1/4 mile in… Learn more about Strawberry to Pine
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
Rim Road West
Epic vistas and endless possibilities! This trail offers little to no technical challenge but makes up for this with some of the most amazing views in the state. This is a great route for beginners… Learn more about Rim Road West
Total Miles
41.6
Tech Rating
1
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
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
Twin Buttes Hiking Trail
This generally easy dirt trail leads to the Twin Buttes hiking trailhead. There is a pull-out parking area that can accommodate about five cars. This area is open range, and the trail passes next to… Learn more about Twin Buttes Hiking Trail
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FDR 848
Very scenic drive with a great view and access to the nice creek to cool off in on hot days. This trail is very mild and friendly to all high clearance vehicles up to the… Learn more about FDR 848
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
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
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
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
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
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
Clear Creek Canyon(FR-677)
This trail begins off Highway 260 (approximately 6 miles east of the 87), and ends at the southern rim of West Clear Creek Canyon. There is no sign for the turnoff. If you blink, you… Learn more about Clear Creek Canyon(FR-677)
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Alder Canyon
This is a fast, fun trail that doesn't get much use. It is wide enough for all vehicles, but ideal for SXSs, ATVs and dirtbikes. There are some tight spots and fallen trees, but nothing… Learn more about Alder Canyon
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Waters Draw
This is a quick, fun and easy trail. You'll get a good variety of views with wooded trails, open power line roads, and a large rocky area next to the trail. There is a loop… Learn more about Waters Draw
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Windmill Wash
Beautiful scenic loop through the foothills of the Northwestern portion of the Tonto National Forest off of Bloody Basin Rd. The trail circles around Mesa Butte (5125 ft), which is easy to spot and runs… Learn more about Windmill Wash
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rim Road East
Like Rim Road West, Rim Road East offers tremendous views from atop the Mogollon Rim. Where RRW is passable by all vehicles, Rim Road East is slightly more technical due to erosion and will require… Learn more about Rim Road East
Total Miles
52.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Road Between Worlds
This mostly easy out-and-back trail traverses through the beautiful desert grasslands of the Agua Fria National Monument and Tonto National Forest at an elevation too high for saguaros and too low for alpine forests. The… Learn more about Road Between Worlds
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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