Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona
Deadwood Tank
This scenic point-to-point trail is located under the pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ, and can be combined with Crazy Park trail to become a bumpy, but fun, loop trail. The… Learn more about Deadwood Tank
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crazy Park
Scenic point-to-point trail under the pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ. The route is a combination of rutted dirt and loose and buried rock that terminates just past Crazy Park at… Learn more about Crazy Park
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Thomas Point Trail
Thomas Point Trail is a fun, rocky out-and-back trail near Munds Park, AZ. The trail is mostly dirt with plenty of buried and loose rock to navigate as you roll through the Ponderosa pines in… Learn more about Thomas Point Trail
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Edge of the World
Edge of the World (FS RD 231) is a wonderfully scenic, and easy, a route traversing through AZ State Trust land and Coconino National Forest leaving Flagstaff and heading South toward the East Pocket Lookout.… Learn more about Edge of the World
Total Miles
24.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Thomas Point Connector
This scenic connector trail is found under the pines of the Coconino National Forest west of Munds Park, AZ. The trail is a mix of rutted dirt and both loose and buried rock, making for… Learn more about Thomas Point Connector
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ritter Road (Newman Park)
Easy, but beautiful, forest road through the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest west of Munds Park, AZ. Along this route, you will find many dispersed campsites and access to other 4x4 trails in… Learn more about Ritter Road (Newman Park)
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Graffiti Tunnel Loop
Scenic loop under the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ. The route starts off on a mostly dirt trail with some erosion and ruts of varying depth. As you venture… Learn more about Graffiti Tunnel Loop
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Schnebly Hill Road
Phenomenal scenery includes massive red rock buttes and a thick, healthy forest. If you're going to Sedona from Flagstaff, this is a really fun way to travel. Take your time and explore some of the… Learn more about Schnebly Hill Road
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Buzzard Ridge
East Buzzard Ridge trail (FS RD 792) is a scenic point-to-point trail under the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest northwest of Sedona, AZ. The trail, which can be accessed by most vehicles, does… Learn more about East Buzzard Ridge
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little Round Mountain
This road is not maintained in the winter. It varies in technicality, but you will find rocky sections, rutted areas, and fallen trees to go over or around. In the wet season, this road will… Learn more about Little Round Mountain
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Buzzard Ridge
West Buzzard Ridge trail (FS RD 9015H) is a scenic point-to-point trail under the Ponderosa pines of the Coconino National Forest northwest of Sedona, AZ. The trail, which can be accessed by most vehicles, does… Learn more about West Buzzard Ridge
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fry Park
This road is not maintained in the winter. It is easy, two-car width with plenty of pull-offs. There are multiple camp spots, for big or small groups. It can be a busy area on the… Learn more about Fry Park
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about 00237 Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Backward Tank
This is an easy, two-car width road with plenty of pull-offs. Not maintained in the winter. Along this route, you will find multiple camp spots, for both big and small groups, and beautiful open meadow… Learn more about Backward Tank
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 226
Forest Road 226 runs Northwest to Southeast, opposite the famous "Schnebley Hill". This rocky trail will take you through the mixed pines of the Coconino National Forest through burn scars and past many primitive large… Learn more about FR 226
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Casner Park
The Casner Park Forest Road is located just West of Mormon Lake, South of Flagstaff, AZ. This trail runs in a general East/West direction through the Coconino National Forest and gives you an easy variable… Learn more about Casner Park
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Howard Trail #245
Not suited for low clearance vehicles. This road is rough and has a few small sections of rocks to crawl. It is a bumpy, slow-moving trail and it will get extremely muddy when wet. The… Learn more about Howard Trail #245
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Turkey Butte
This road is not maintained in the winter. It can vary from one to two cars wide. You will find lots of deer on this road and maybe a few elk. It can be rocky… Learn more about Turkey Butte
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
09487x Road
Not suited for low clearance vehicles, this road is rough and has a few small sections of rocks to crawl; it's a bumpy slow-moving trail. The road has spotty cell phone service in sections and… Learn more about 09487x Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Draw
This road is not maintained in the winter and will be muddy when wet. It is very rocky in sections, which require 4x4 and high clearance. If you enjoy bouncing around on a very rocky… Learn more about Big Draw
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Red Clay Way
This is a fun point-to-point trail under the pines of the Coconino National Forest near Munds Park, AZ, that can be utilized as a connector to other trails in the area. This 3.5-mile gradual incline… Learn more about Red Clay Way
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bar M Road
This rough forest road has sporadic pull-through primitive campsites scattered throughout, though sites are more densely dispersed closer to the I-17. With no obstacles over 12", this road is clearly unmaintained and could prove challenging… Learn more about Bar M Road
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dorsey Spring Trailhead
In the winter season, the road is closed and not maintained. It will be muddy when wet. There are very rocky in sections that require 4x4 and high clearance. Mostly one-car in width, with a… Learn more about Dorsey Spring Trailhead
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kelsey Spring Trailhead
This road is not winter maintained and is closed to vehicles during the winter season. It will be muddy when wet. It is very rocky in sections, which will require 4x4 and high clearance. If… Learn more about Kelsey Spring Trailhead
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Ranch Loop
The Ranch Loop Trail consists of two approximately 3-mile long OHV/4x4 sections. The trail is considered suitable for most stock 4x4 and AWD vehicles, but high clearance is recommended. The trail is mostly dirt with… Learn more about Ranch Loop
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about 00132d Road
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Choppy Waters
This scenic point-to-point loop trail meanders through the beautiful pines and meadows of the Coconino National Forest. Although there are some short sections of smooth dirt, the majority of this trail is covered in loose… Learn more about Choppy Waters
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Mormon Mountain
This fun and scenic out-and-back trail to the top of Mormon Mountain is nestled amongst Ponderosa pines, mixed conifers, and aspen trees. The trail begins with deep ruts, and loose rock, then transitions to areas… Learn more about Mormon Mountain
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sheep Springs Road
Sheep Spring Road is a wide forest road that takes you into the heart of the Coconino National Forest. This road often dances between ponderosa pine groves, and expansive alpine meadows, called parks by the… Learn more about Sheep Springs Road
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about 00296 Road