Dirt Bike Trails Near Marana, Arizona

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Silverbell Sasco Loop

Titan Missile Interpretive Center, Silver Bell Mine, Silverbell Cemetery, mutant saguaros, and Sasco ghost town. A fun day on easy roads. Our friend that suggested the trip said it could be done "in a lifted…
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Total Miles
50.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

East Cochie Spring Trail

The trail veers off of the East Edwin Road just after crossing the first wash. You turn north onto the trail. The trail weaves through some tight spots in trees and cacti. The mud holes…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

East Edwin Road

When accessing this trail, the turn to the west from Highway 77 (North Oracle Road) has its own stoplight, making the turn easier. The road has several cattle guards, some with missing bars, so be…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Badlands Trail

This cut-across from East Edwin Road to East Cochise Springs Road is a nice 4x4 track that leads you to many more remote campsites and to the "Badlands" loop trail system for mountain bikes. The…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Tortolita Powerline Trail

You can start this trail from the north at Highway 79 or south at East Edwin Road. The trail follows a small powerline and cuts through several washes. Be careful in monsoon season or while…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

50 Year Trail Loop

Start on East Golder Ranch Drive. Turn left through the cattle guard onto E Equestrian Trail. At a corral, you take the right at the Y and proceed onto a single-vehicle-width trail. The trail remains…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

North Pump Station Road

North Pump Station Road is part of Ironwood Forest National Monument and Arizona State Trust Land. This road can be used to complete the long Silverbell Loop around the mountain. It is a smooth well…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Charouleau Gap

Charouleau Gap trail is known to be one of the best in the state. Its most intimidating obstacle, "The Step", is optional, but you'll find many more impressive spots that aren't. When Canada Del Oro…
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Total Miles
32
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

North Waterman Mountain Trail

North Waterman Mountain Trail is a narrow overgrown trail that passes through Ironwood National Monument BLM land and Arizona State Trust Land 5 miles south to West Avra Valley Road. This trail goes through many…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Backway to Mount Lemmon

Many drivers opt to skip this unremarkable backroad. There is a 6-mile section of the road that climbs and winds up the mountain, but other than that, it is pretty uneventful. Unlicensed vehicles are okay…
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Total Miles
45.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Road to the Summit of Rice Peak

This is a noteworthy forest road spur that culminates atop Rice Peak, in Coronado National Forest, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Rice Peak Road is a very rugged two-track that runs south along a mountain ridge,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Nugget Road and Rolling Hills

This is a mid-mountain forest road segment in Catalina National Forest, northwest of Tucson, Arizona. It is accessible via Peppersauce Canyon and is an enjoyable, mildly challenging primitive route that culminates high on a mountain…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

Ascent from Peppersauce Canyon

This route kicks off in the wooded, lower elevations of Peppersauce Canyon, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. It is a primitive, yet well-traveled two-track that runs parallel to a wash, westward into the Catalina Mountains. This…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

North Picacho Mountains Loop

This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

North Picacho Mountain Pass

This segment of trails is a fun and easy loop to introduce exploring the North Picacho Mountains. Traverse sandy, gravel, and slightly rocky trails through backcountry cactus forests with clear views of Newman Peak. Some…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Continental Copper Access

If you love breathtaking scenery, driving through saguaro forests, and adventurous off-road experiences, the Continental Copper Access route is perfect for you! This road starts around two-thirds up the mountainside, beginning at the Mount Lemmon…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Eloy Canal Trail

The Eloy Canal Trail travels along the edge of the Arizona state water system on dirt roads parallel to the water. There are trails on either side of the water, with many bridges across. Additionally,…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

West Silverbell Mountain Loop

Explore a relatively easy trail meandering through quintessential Sonoran Desert landscapes. The trail is mostly smooth and has a good flow to it, with a handful of rockier sections. There are great views of the…
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Total Miles
23.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Redington Pass

Redington Pass is a very popular two-lane road with lots of dispersed camping on the western slope overlooking Tucson. This pass varies in difficulty from deep ruts and washouts with many full washes. Most of…
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Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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

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

Chimney Rock

Often busy on weekends, the easy way into this area is from the south side near the bottom of the wash. The more difficult route comes in from the back. This is a really fun…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Alamo Spring

In March one area was deeply rutted mud from the recent snow/rain in the area. At about halfway down in the creek/river bottom, the trail was almost impossible to find. Please come prepared for wenching…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Three Feathers Playground

This route to Chiva Falls, particularly captivating during Tucson's monsoon season, leads to a stunning natural waterfall display. The trail section offers numerous technical challenges, featuring ledges and rocky inclines. The primary obstacle on this…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Wi / 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…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sawtooth Powerline Trail

This powerline trail provides access to the West Silverbell Mountain Loop from the Sawtooth Mountain Loop. Other side trails give access to the Silverbell Sasco loop as well. This is a massive backcountry area with…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp

Copper Creek Trail

This trail starts out on Arizona State Trust land which requires a permit from the state and are easy to get and last year. It also crosses private land and requires each rig to sign…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Widow Maker Pass

After you enter the gate, you go through a little sand, take a left, and head to the Sawtooth Mountains. Continue on the trail past the Ironwood Forest National Monument. There's wonderful scenery as you…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
4 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