A mostly easy trail that starts as a washboard closer to town then turns into a narrow rutted whoops trail, transitioning from soft sand to gravel. The trail has a few challenging rocky sections but… Learn more about AXPT Bouse to Southern Cross Mine
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi
Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
This 3-mile trail provides an alternate route to get from the Four Peaks area back to Plomosa Road. It will provide different scenery and a slightly different view from the other trails in this area… Learn more about Four Peaks to Plomosa Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Four Peaks Loop
This is a short, easy and enjoyable Jeep trail that circles Four Peaks in the Plomosa Mountains. A rolling trail approaches from Bouse, then circles around the south face of the peaks. There is a… Learn more about Four Peaks Loop
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Plomosa Mountains
This is a really fun and easy adventure. There are sand dunes, washes and a single rocky section that gives just a bit of a challenge. Its a great area for ATVs and UTVs with… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Plomosa Backside
This is the northwestern cutover trail for the Polmosa Range. This trail cuts over and around the mountains. There are a few short sandy dune sections and some steep loose hill climbs, and off-camber sections.… Learn more about Plomosa Backside
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
This 7.5-mile trail takes you from the Southern Cross Mine Trail to Plomosa Mountains Trail by going along the east side of the Plomosa Mountains. The views of the valley are beautiful. In the AZ… Learn more about Plomosa Mountains Cut Across
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Southern Cross Mine
A fun, challenging trail that leads back to the Southern Cross Mine area. There are lots of dispersed camping spots along the way and quite a few killer ones at the end. The trail is… Learn more about Southern Cross Mine
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Plomosa Backside - Easy Way Around the Dunes
This side trail takes you on the easier side around the dunes with far less sand. This doesn't mean there is no sand, just less of it. There are still some sandy hills and sections,… Learn more about Plomosa Backside - Easy Way Around the Dunes
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Preacher Pass Cutover Back to Main Trail
This challenging trail can be connected with the West Preacher Pass to make a loop back to the valley. It's more difficult than WPP since it has steep rocky washouts. Long sections of sandy washes.… Learn more about AZPT Preacher Pass Cutover Back to Main Trail
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0079
Trail 0079 is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This one-mile trail is predominantly easy and wide open, with networks to several other trails in the area. There are a couple of sandy… Learn more about Trail 0079
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Middle Section 25 Quartzite to Boise
This Middle Section of the Arizona Peace Trail can be linked up with the Western Preacher Pass Trail to make a fun and challenging short loop. There are loose rocky hill climbs, sandy washes, and… Learn more about AZPT Middle Section 25 Quartzite to Boise
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Trail 0077C
Trail 0077C is a connecting route from off of Plomosa Road. This super short trail has one steep little hill to navigate over. There are some loose rocks on one side, depending on if you're… Learn more about Trail 0077C
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Ploomosa Side Loop
Why take the main road when you can have more fun on the one next to it? This exciting side loop ducks, dives, and twists and turns its way about. There are sandy dunes sections… Learn more about Ploomosa Side Loop
This western section leads to the main preacher pass trail or splits to take you north back to the Main Arizona Peace Trail. There are some sandy and sharp rocks sections, but it's generally quite… Learn more about West End Preacher Pass
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Preacher Pass
A very nice Jeep trail over Preacher Pass in the Plomosa Mountains. A few steep climbs and descents near the pass, but otherwise quite easy. Somebody was nice enough to place a "pew" at the… Learn more about Preacher Pass
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sunkist Spur 1
Just under 4 miles, Sunkist Spur #1 connects Sunkist to West End Preacher Pass Trail. It takes you close to the mountains as you move east away from Quartzsite. In the AZ desert, always be… Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rockin' Ram Trail
You can stage at some of the many RV parks in Quartzsite along Highway 95 or on BLM land along the highway. You access this 18-mile trail in the desert on the east side of… Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Sunkist
This 7-mile trail across the desert on the east side of Quartzsite is one of the main trails to go north or south to other trails. It is dusty and very rough in places, but… Learn more about Sunkist
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Swansea Townsite
Take this desert drive off the beaten path to visit Swansea Townsite, an historic town with some really unique ruins. ATVs and UTVs will love all of the side roads available along this route. Learn more about Swansea Townsite
Total Miles
37.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Peace Trail West
This trail is a flat and straight powerline service road, with no technical sections with a couple of small curves that can be fun to take with a little speed if clear. However, there are… Learn more about Peace Trail West
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
This trail, combined with the Rockin' Ram Trail - Northern Section, will take you round-trip from Quartzsite to Brenda and back, all on dirt.From Brenda, AZ, take the Spur Loop to Brenda trail west until… Learn more about Rockin' Ram Trail - Southern Section
Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Frontside
This is a Jeep trail that runs along the "frontside " of the New Water Mountain Mountains and the New Water Mountain Wilderness. There are three spurs that lead toward the mountains. I recommend you… Learn more about Frontside
Total Miles
30.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Painted Mountains
This track takes you north out of Quartzsite, Arizona, across the desert to the amazing Painted Mountains and canyons surrounding Mesquite Mountain. You will be on the reservation of the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT)… Learn more about Painted Mountains
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
New Water Mountains
This is an enjoyable Jeep trail that circles the non-wilderness portion of the New Water Mountains. This road serves as access to a lot of trails in the area. It's quite scenic with views of… Learn more about New Water Mountains
Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dripping Springs
This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old… Learn more about Dripping Springs
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Cienega Springs to Shea
This 9-mile (each way) trail connects Cienega Springs Road and the Back Way to Desert Bar Trail with Shea Road and the Swansea Townsite Trail. You skirt along the edge of the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness… Learn more about Cienega Springs to Shea
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Middle Dripping Springs
This is a short trip into the hills, ended at a very steep, loose hill climb, and does continue to link up with the main Dripping Springs Trail. This hill is a long, steep, loose,… Learn more about Middle Dripping Springs
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Donna's Overlook
This trail starts off of I-10, continuing through the desert to someone pretty fun climb that gets you on top of a ridge where you work your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three… Learn more about Donna's Overlook
Total Miles
22.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Tank Pass
This trail starts off I-10, continuing through the desert to some pretty fun climbing that gets you on top of a ridge and works your way around to Donna's Overlook. There are three different headstone… Learn more about Tank Pass