Dirt Bike Trails Near Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona
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Pinto to Pinal
This Jeep trail is 50 miles, including the road up to and down from Pinal Peak and the one out to Madera Peak.This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road… Learn more about Pinto to Pinal
Total Miles
29.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pioneer Pass
Pioneer Pass starts near the center of Globe, circles the south side of Pinal Peak, and ends on Forest Service Road 651 leading to Pinal Peak. Climb to Pioneer Pass at 6,000' elevation, drop into… Learn more about Pioneer Pass
Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Richmond Basin
The Richmond Basin is a large area with a long history of mining for Zinc, Silver, Lead, and Gold. This Jeep trail will take you on a loop through the heart of the area. The… Learn more about Richmond Basin
Total Miles
28.5
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Birthing Place
Legend says this is where Indians went to give birth because there was year-round water and "tubs" that could be used for baths. We do not know if the legend is true, but do believe… Learn more about Birthing Place
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Devil's Canyon
This remote, scenic trail should be done at least once by everyone with a well-equipped vehicle. It is probably moderate in most places but is very rough through the center portion. It is a long… Learn more about Devil's Canyon
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Queen Creek Canyon
This connects to Montana Mountain from US 60. Starting from the 60, the trail is a maintained dirt road leading up to a SRP substation. Once you reach the substation, you will turn onto FR… Learn more about Queen Creek Canyon
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cherry Creek
This beautiful Jeep trail starts in the heat of the desert near Globe and ends in the cool ponderosa pines at 6,000 feet south of Young. You will pass by rugged mountain ridges, interesting rock… Learn more about Cherry Creek
Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Coon Creek Ruins
The ancient Coon Creek Ruins cliff dwellings are not as large or as well preserved as many of the protected ruins throughout the West, but they are interesting, and they are available to be explored… Learn more about Coon Creek Ruins
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Grey Horse Mine
An easy, relaxing Jeep trail up the west side of the Dripping Spring Mountains near Kearny. Visit 3 shafts of an abandoned lead, vanadium and molybdenum mine, plus view a settling pond on top of… Learn more about Grey Horse Mine
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Montana Mountain Loop
This is a beautiful trail in close proximity to Phoenix. It starts in an amazing canyon and eventually climbs up to 5,000 feet, where you'll get breathtaking desert and mountain views. ATVs and UTVs can… Learn more about Montana Mountain Loop
Total Miles
36.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Montana Mountain
This is a beautiful trail in close proximity to Phoenix. It starts in an amazing canyon and eventually climbs up to 5,000 feet where you'll get breathtaking desert and mountain views. ATVs and UTVs can… Learn more about Montana Mountain
Total Miles
27.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Walnut Canyon
Walnut Canyon is certainly one of the most scenic Jeep trails in the area. It skirts the edge of White Canyon Wilderness, and the canyons and mountains along the trail are spectacular. Much of the… Learn more about Walnut Canyon
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Cottonwood - Telegraph
A scenic Jeep trail that goes up Ajax Wash, along the higher ground, then down into Telegraph Canyon passing Picketpost Mountain on the way to Superior. It can be run in either direction but is… Learn more about Cottonwood - Telegraph
Total Miles
20.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Treehouse Cabin
This Jeep trail takes you high into the Dripping Springs Mountains. Tour several mines and visit an old cabin built with a tree through the roof. Distant views of Hayden smelter and tailings piles. We… Learn more about Treehouse Cabin
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Chilito Mine
Chilto Mine road takes you to around 2,500 feet in about 3 miles. With great views of the valley you start in. The bonus is that it gets a little tougher at the Chilito Mine… Learn more about Chilito Mine
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
Pucker Ridge
Pucker Ridge starts at 2,400' elevation and climbs ridgelines up to 4,600' elevation. It then drops back down another bunch of ridgelines to the beginning. There are some very unique attractions and great scenery along… Learn more about Pucker Ridge
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Salt River Canyon
A very scenic and (usually) easy trip from US 60 north of Globe down Salt River Canyon and through a very beautiful remote country to Cherry Creek and Young Road. Most of this trail is… Learn more about Salt River Canyon
Total Miles
38.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ripsey PLUS
This GREAT TRIP is easy enough to run in either direction but will be described here beginning at the Ripsey Wash entrance. The west entrance is shorter if you are coming from that way. Ripsey… Learn more about Ripsey PLUS
Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
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
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
Pucker Ridge Bat Cave
A short distance after the Mini Grand Canyon you have a chance to hike to the Bat Cave. This will probably take an hour and involve a small bit of rock scrambling. Drive to the… Learn more about Pucker Ridge Bat Cave
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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
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
Walnut Overlook
Come off the Walnut Canyon Trail to the Walnut Overlook. This is a level 6 trail difficulty to be sure to have a high clearance vehicle. Expect washes, large rocks, and water crossing depending on… Learn more about Walnut Overlook
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Flat Tire Canyon
Flat Tire Canyon is a scenic, little-used Jeep trail in a fairly remote area. It only takes a couple of hours to do the trail, but it takes a long time to get there and… Learn more about Flat Tire Canyon
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Millsite Canyon
A scenic Jeep trail from the Queen Valley golf course to the Woodbury trailhead on Montana Mountain.The trail starts on the edge of the golf course in Queen Valley. Be wary of errant balls. It… Learn more about Millsite Canyon
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Two Bar Ridge
This trail boasts a crested saguaro and great views from a ridge high above Apache and Roosevelt Lakes. It's a fun trail at the north end of Apache Trail GP. This trail starts from Apache… Learn more about Two Bar Ridge