Loop the Gila Bend Mountains while visiting the Gillespie Dam and Bridge plus Sundad Ghost Town.Start this run in Gila Bend then go north up the Gila River Valley on historic US Route 80, which… Learn more about Agua Caliente Road
Total Miles
83
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rocky Camp
Rocky Camp road runs through Bureau Land Management. It is a mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. There are sections that are overgrown, so pinstripes are to be expected. This area is… Learn more about Rocky Camp
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Woolsey Wash
Woolsey Wash is a multiple-surface mixed road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be careful… Learn more about Woolsey Wash
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Rear Hitter #8219
Rear Hitter Road Number 8219 is a multiple mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. It runs through Bureau Land Management. This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either… Learn more about Rear Hitter #8219
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Cactus Road
Cactus road is a gravel and sandy mixed road that runs through the Bureau Land Management. There are some sections that are rutted and washed out, a long wheelbase may find some areas more challenging.… Learn more about Cactus Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Margie's Cove Trail
Margie's Cove Trail skirts the south side of Margie's Peak, splitting the Sonoran Desert National Monument and North Maricopa Wilderness. The trail is mostly a rutted dirt track with long stretches of soft sand. You… Learn more about Margie's Cove Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Belmont Mountain
Watch for open mine shafts on this scenic mountain road. The view from above is phenomenal. There is an optional route to the east that is narrow and fun for ATVs and UTVs. Learn more about Belmont Mountain
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
White Peaks
White Peaks road is a multi-mixed surface road of rock, sand, gravel, and dirt. There are sections of this road that run through or in a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and… Learn more about White Peaks
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Surprise Wash #8223
Most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods, do not attempt during rainy seasons. The road runs through Bureau of… Learn more about Surprise Wash #8223
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Road 8230
Road #8230 is a multi-mixed surface road with rocks, sand, and gravel, most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods,… Learn more about Road 8230
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Javelina Mountain Trail
This trail is found in the Barry Goldwater Bombing Range, Sand Tank Mountain Area A. A permit is required and easily obtained for free at Luke.isportman.net. Check-in and check-out can easily be done on the… Learn more about Javelina Mountain Trail
Total Miles
31.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Hassayampa River
The Hassayampa River trail is a wide sandy wash. Great for playing around in the sand, with a lot of smaller shorter trails to explore. You will need an Arizona State Trust Land recreational permit,… Learn more about Hassayampa River
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mineral Mine Trail
This trail begins off of the main Agua Caliente Trail. There are some nice dispersed campsites within the first half mile that most sun's and vehicles with adventure trailers can access. Most of the campsites… Learn more about Mineral Mine Trail
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Vulture Mine
You'll want to have clear directions on this network of trails as there are many different side roads and washes that branch off of it. Interesting mines and ruins make it a fun route, but… Learn more about Vulture Mine
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Eastern Gasline - Courthouse Rock Access
This access route follows along the Gasline road. Just be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the deep washouts hiding in the shadows as you cross the washes. Plenty of side trails offer ample… Learn more about Eastern Gasline - Courthouse Rock Access
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Columbus Wash
What a fun wash; it's not as open and easy as some of the other ones in the area. This one has more technical sections and narrow parts. There are a few steep drops and… Learn more about Columbus Wash
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has an intriguing history as a health resort. In operation since 1896, the original Castle Hot Springs resort was destroyed by fire in 1976. Under new… Learn more about Castle Hot Springs Road
Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
East Courthouse Rock
This fun loop heads from the Gasline road into the hills and borders The Eagletail Wilderness. There are ample camping spots with established fire rings. There's no shortage of amazing views of the magnificent Eastern… Learn more about East Courthouse Rock
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Ox Wash Singletrack
This is an entertaining beginner singletrack. This track winds through the desert with some great views and unique cacti to see. There is one hill that is a bit loose with a washout that can… Learn more about Ox Wash Singletrack
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Desert Runners: Boulders to Box Canyon
This trail will take you from Boulders OHV to Box Canyon in Wickenburg. Enjoy a little bit of everything from smooth dirt road to rock mountain side terrain. Once you get to Box Canyon you… Learn more about Desert Runners: Boulders to Box Canyon
Total Miles
68.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Vistancia Loop
Great trail north and west of the Vistancia Area in Peoria, AZ. The trail weaves in and out of washes through Saguaro Cactus and desert brush. Significant elevation changes occur as you drive on the… Learn more about West Vistancia Loop
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Courthouse Rock
This trail is a fun loop that leads right to the Eagletail Mountain Wilderness boundary. From the boundary, there are plenty of camping and fire rings to base camp and continue on foot. Rock climbing… Learn more about Courthouse Rock
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
This Is one of the five (5) Exit/Entrance points from Carefree Highway R89 - Use this trail if other Gates are locked. This leads to Wrangler's Nest Trail, West Vistancia Loop, Twin Buttes Trails, and… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - West Aqueduct Passage
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest Trail
This is a great technical trail with many obstacles available for the less faint of heart. Secluded in the desert between The CAP Canal North of Vistancia and Carefree Highway. Filled with awesome washes, 24"… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest Trail
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
This East Passage takes you to an alternative exit in the event the Carefree Highway R87 Trail Gate is Locked (This trail is 1 Mile Long from the end of Wrangler's Nest Trail to Carefree… Learn more about Carefree Hwy R87 Exit - East Passage
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
The loop begins and ends at Boulders OHV area. The first portion of the trail is steep and narrow, which is great for ATVs and UTVs, but you can make it in a bigger vehicle… Learn more about Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
8011 to Papago Indian Chief Mine
This desert trail takes you deep into the heart of the Sonoran National Monument. As you exit I8 at Bighorn Station, you can explore the abandoned gas station and homestead before heading deeper into the… Learn more about 8011 to Papago Indian Chief Mine
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Options Options... Left, Right, Center? This route takes you LEFT of the Steep Climb Hill however this is no cakewalk alternative. This route includes multiple terrains, ledges, pits, and boulders. It will take some time… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest - Difficult Wash
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler's Nest - Steep Climb Obstacle
When you get to this intersection along Wrangler's Nest Trail, the trail offers three options. The road to the right is the published trail route. An alternate route is to the left heading into the… Learn more about Wrangler's Nest - Steep Climb Obstacle
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Twin Buttes to Highway 74
This is a great short and quick trail, or gateway trail, through desert terrain that gets you from the Twin Buttes to Hwy 74. This trail is north of the Vistancia area, which can lead… Learn more about Twin Buttes to Highway 74