Dirt Bike Trails Near El Capitan, Arizona

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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…
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Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
29.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
5 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…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

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…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
28.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Old 96 Ranch

This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on a well-maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore…
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Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

South of Gila River

This is an easy, relaxed Jeep trail through lush Sonoran Desert vegetation while enjoying great scenery. There is even a chance to play in the Gila River, depending on the water flow. Access to this…
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / 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…
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Total Miles
20.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wagon Tracks, Apache Tears, and Arnett Canyon

Begin at the east end of the airport and follow the trail to the Wagon Tracks. Head south across Queen Creek. The creek can have a natural flow of water after heavy rain, but it…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
5.2
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…
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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…
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Total Miles
27.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Upper Woodpecker to Ajax Mine

This trail follows the difficult wash known as Upper Woodpecker. At the eastern end of the wash, the trail climbs up a narrow winding trail to join Ajax Mine Road. The wash is very difficult.…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Woodpecker Trail, Ajax Mine

This is a local hard-core favorite. Because of its difficulty, it's recommended to have one or two other vehicles and always bring water. You'll follow a rocky creek bottom with some washed out sections. There…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jack Handle

This is a seriously difficult canyon trail for the most extreme daredevils out there. The main obstacle is a very narrow, tippy rock opening that is likely to cause damage if you don't know what…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Gila River Loop

You'll like this fun little loop that's especially nice when the river is flowing. The bulk of the trail is comprised of sandy washes, but there's a portion that's rocky and challenging along the river…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Highway to Hell

Highway to Hell is one of the most popular Jeep trails in Arizona. You know you are in for a challenge when you are greeted by the shrine of broken parts at the entrance. Be…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Box Canyon

Discover the breathtaking Box Canyon trail near Florence, Arizona The easiest route begins at Price Road. For those seeking a more thrilling off-road experience, we recommend entering through Mineral Mountain Road. This scenic route offers…
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Total Miles
27.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster

This Jeep trail will take you a different way into the area north of Box Canyon. The route in from SR 79 is easy, and the eastern end of this entry is very scenic with…
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Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

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…
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Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa