This moderately trafficked trail takes the traveler from the 6 Mile Creek crossing (flowing at the time of recording) to the access trail from Highway 93, West of Burro Creek. There are a few dispersed… Learn more about 6 Mile Crossing to West Burro Creek Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Burro Creek West
This sandy rip starts by Highway 93 with tons of dispersed camping spots amongst the awesome rock formations. There are power lines and funky old buildings with Graffiti on private property. The map names this… Learn more about Burro Creek West
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Pole Line Romp
This sweet run down the pole line is a short blast over boulders, through sandy washes, and around sharp corners. There are tons of really interesting boulders and rock formations. Saguaro cacti and of course,… Learn more about Pole Line Romp
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Powerline Loop Trail
This 8.8-mile loop trail is an old service road for power lines. This trail has many steep grades and passes through several different washes and canyons. Depending on the direction of travel you will be… Learn more about Powerline Loop Trail
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Aquarius Traverse
This 48.9-mile trail travels through the Aquarius Mountain Range, and across Goodwin Mesa. Many sweeping vista views of the surrounding mountains are found along this route. Starting at the northern point, at approx. 24 miles… Learn more about Aquarius Traverse
Total Miles
46.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Twin Submarines
Twin Submarines may not be the actual name of these rock formations, but with the proximity of Shiprock, it seems a fitting name. This trail is an excellent continuation of the Shiprock trail to see… Learn more about Twin Submarines
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Shiprock
One may see Shiprock peeking out behind the hills as they blast past on the highway with a keen eye. Don't blink, though; you may miss it. This is a moderately difficult trail that gets… Learn more about Shiprock
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Keeping Out of the Wash
This narrow trail is an excellent way to stay out of the wash below and might be the only way to access the gate for the cattle fence that crosses the wash. It's very narrow… Learn more about Keeping Out of the Wash
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Another Powerline Road
This power line run is a nice parallel rip along the highway. It's a great way to limit one's time on the highway and cut across. There are some hills and a few rocky sections,… Learn more about Another Powerline Road
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Base of Malpais Mesa
This trail is generally easy and takes you from the highway to the base of the Mesa. The end of the trail is a flat spot where one or two vehicles could camp and then… Learn more about The Base of Malpais Mesa
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Aquarius Cliffs Trail
This 17-mile point-to-point trail passes through the Aquarius Mountain Range. The first 7 miles is a 2 (easy) trail then the trail narrows and the ascents/descents become steeper. At 13.5 miles you will come across… Learn more about Aquarius Cliffs Trail
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Seven Up
The southern end of Seven Up is wide and gentle, making its way through a beautiful forest of ponderosa pines. As you progress northward, you'll encounter wash crossings with steep entrances and exits, as well… Learn more about Seven Up
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
AZPT Cutover to Tres Amigos Waterfall Trailhead
This section of the AZPT cuts from the main road near the Wayside Oasis RV resort toward the Trailhead for the Tres Amigos Waterfall. The trail features some long rhythm sections with steep elevation changes… Learn more about AZPT Cutover to Tres Amigos Waterfall Trailhead
Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Signal Ghost Town Trail
This 18.7-mile point-to-point trail runs along Signal Road with a stop at the Old Signal Ghost Town and mine. This is a maintained county road and is passable by stock vehicles. This trail passes through… Learn more about Signal Ghost Town Trail
Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tres Amigos Waterfall/Spring
This short but sandy trail up the wash is well worth the side trip. The wash itself has tall rock walls and lots of cactus. Once at the waterfall take a hike through the arch… Learn more about Tres Amigos Waterfall/Spring
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Palmerita Ranch House Spur for AZPT
This short but pretty tail takes the rider from the AZPT on a side trip to the Palmeriat Ranch House. There are many structures here that can be viewed and some seem to be in… Learn more about Palmerita Ranch House Spur for AZPT
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's north end is peppered with wash crossings, thick juniper, and mixed pine trees. As you progress to the south, you'll move into a beautiful old-growth forest of ponderosa pine. A popular area with… Learn more about Walnut Creek
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Santa Maria River Run
This trail runs along the Santa Maria riverbed. Most of the year, it will be a dry wash, but be aware of flash floods during the rainy season or running water during a really wet… Learn more about Santa Maria River Run
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Shannon Basin Trail
This 10.7-mile point-to-point trail travels through the Shannon Basin. Old mines and scenic views of the Mohave and Sonoran Desert vegetation abound on this trail. This trail takes you to the southeast slope of the… Learn more about Shannon Basin Trail
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Alamo Road
This trail runs from Highway 93 to the shores of beautiful Alamo Lake. There are plenty of dispersed camping spots on either end and if you prefer a more established campground, those can be found… Learn more about Old Alamo Road
Total Miles
31.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Brushy Basin
Brushy Basin is wide and spacious, with plenty of room to roam and breathe while enjoying the scenery of the Prescott National Forest--for about 100 meters. After that, the trail narrows and becomes rocky, with… Learn more about Brushy Basin
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
The Not a Slot Canyon
This older, less traveled trail runs back into the desert and almost seems to fade into nothing. There are sections where it follows the wash then crosses some more rigid earthen material where the track… Learn more about The Not a Slot Canyon
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Groom Peak Loop
This 4.3-mile loop trail is a fun side trail when traveling Shannon Basin Trail. The loop has several short off-shots that go to old mines or prospecting areas. Along the trail, you will find several… Learn more about Groom Peak Loop
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Three Rivers
This trail is an easy, graded, wide, two-lane dirt trail with plenty of washboard that ends a sandy wash. The wash is the access point to the Arrastra Mountain Wilderness and may have water in… Learn more about Three Rivers
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
BW80 "The Mine"
This short cut across trail has some great short, challenging sections with steep off-camber transitions, loose hill climbs, and crosses a few sandy washes. There are a few dispersed camping spots along the way and… Learn more about BW80 "The Mine"
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
LOOK! a Ridgeline
This short little run takes the driver across the desert floor over some shallow washouts and powdery silt sections. There are burro trails leading off into the wilderness and plenty of sharp desert trees and… Learn more about LOOK! a Ridgeline
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Where Did The Trail Go
This trail is pretty well established on the eastern end until it joins up with the western trail. There are massively deep washouts that the trail has evolved to go around. The washouts are deep… Learn more about Where Did The Trail Go
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Bypass Confluence Crossing
This hilly bypass for the AZPT accomplishes a few things. It bypasses the super silty section that runs from Wickenburg road to the old bus. This section can also be very muddy when wet or… Learn more about Bypass Confluence Crossing
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
A Loop Into the Desert
This trail is a fun and challenging loop into the desert. It features nice expansive views from some of its hilltops and challenging sections mixed in with long easy sections. There is a plethora of… Learn more about A Loop Into the Desert
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Back Road to Wikieup
This 14.4-mile point-to-point trail is a maintained county road with access to several other trails. This is a small section of the Arizona Peace Trail which is a 675-mile off-road trail that loops through Mohave,… Learn more about Back Road to Wikieup