Off-Road Trails in Arizona

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Learn more about Sullivan Ridge South
Sullivan Ridge South

Sullivan Ridge South

Sullivan Ridge South is an unmarked (no trail markers), single-vehicle-wide, two-track trail that takes you across the plateau. This trail can be used as a connection to other trails in the area. From north to…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Sullivan Tank
Sullivan Tank

Sullivan Tank

Sullivan Tank is a typical desert trail in this area of Arizona. Molded by water, there is erosion on this trail, carving channels across the trail. Because of this, it's a slow mellow trail with…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin
Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin

Sunflower Flat and JD Cabin

This rutted-up trail provides access to the Sunflower Flats Lake recreation and wildlife viewing area and the JD cabin. The flats and cabin have posted no camping signs and are only accessible by foot. The…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sunflower Mine
Sunflower Mine

Sunflower Mine

Take a fairly difficult Jeep trail to an abandoned mercury mine in the rugged Mazatal Mountains between Mesa and Payson. The section below the mine is somewhat easier than above the mine. We prefer to…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunkist
Sunkist

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…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunkist Spur 1
Sunkist Spur 1

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…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection
Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection

Sunrise Mine & 3 Hill Mine Connection

This connection trail has lots of washouts and steep ruts that could drag the rear end on longer-wheelbase vehicles. The trail connects the 3-Hill Mine Trail to the Sunshine Mine Trail. It's also a connector…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunset Cholla Loop
Sunset Cholla Loop

Sunset Cholla Loop

What a fantastic forest of Cholla there is on this trail. This moderately tricky loop features one of the densest forests of Cholla in the area. Traveling this trail later in the day makes them…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Sunset Marble
Sunset Marble

Sunset Marble

This is a fun Jeep trail with a little bit of everything. It spends a lot of time on the low ridges east of the Dome Rock Mountains so there are nice views. It also…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect
Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect

Sunshine - Temple Trails Interconnect

This is a fun way to get from either the Sunshine or Temple Trail to the other. Along the way there are side trails or other routes to explore. For example, the East Mesa Wash…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunshine Mine
Sunshine Mine

Sunshine Mine

This is a fun dirt trail out to the Sunshine Mine. The mine is located at the middle point of this trail. An open spot for dispersed camping is just around the corner from the…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunshine Trail
Sunshine Trail

Sunshine Trail

The Sunshine Trail is a fun trail with fantastic views and places to stop and explore. The "Glitter Mine" is a site used to excavate special stones that were ground and put in the paint…
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Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Supai Village 328
Supai Village 328

Supai Village 328

This maintained Forest Service Road travels from 64 through a lovely Ponderosa Pine forest Westward, out onto the Coconino Plateau. It has large, primitive, pull-through campsites closer to Highway 64. After crossing the tracks from…
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Total Miles
20.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Superstition Backroads
Superstition Backroads

Superstition Backroads

The Superstition Backroads are easy Jeep trails, close to town, that take you on a short day trip to an abandoned gypsum mine. The western end of the trail is close to the Superstition Mountains.…
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Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Surprise Wash #8223
Surprise Wash #8223

Surprise Wash #8223

Most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash floods, do not attempt during rainy seasons. The road runs through Bureau of…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Surrounding Smoot - FR2018
Surrounding Smoot - FR2018

Surrounding Smoot - FR2018

Surrounding Smoot starts in a pasture, with views on all sides that are indicative of the high plateau vistas of this area of the Kaibab National Forest. Rocky, and one lane, TREAD LIGHTLY principals are…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swamp Point and North Bass Trailhead
Swamp Point and North Bass Trailhead

Swamp Point and North Bass Trailhead

Relatively easy dirt and rock trail. You start off on the Point Sublime Trail and drive through the forest and meadows for most of the trail until you reach the end which opens up into…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swansea Townsite
Swansea Townsite

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.
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Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Swimming Pool House
Swimming Pool House

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…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sybley Mansion Spur
Sybley Mansion Spur

Sybley Mansion Spur

This trail consists of loose rocks, washed areas, and a couple of places that your high-clearance vehicle will have no problem going over. Once you get to the end of the trail, you will need…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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