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The Top 12 ATV and UTV Trails in Arizona

By Megan Randall | Behind The Wheel on January 3, 2022
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Nearly 6 million people flock to the Grand Canyon each year to bask in its stunning, otherworldly views. But how many of those visitors stop to appreciate the views found throughout the rest of the state? There’s more to Arizona than the Grand Canyon. That’s why today, the spotlight is on ATV and UTV trails in Arizona.

If you know anything about Arizona, it’s probably that this state is chock full of natural landmarks and breathtaking vistas. But did you know that the best way to see the sights is from the seat of a quad or side-by-side?

There are hundreds of Arizona off-road trails, all begging to be explored by adventurers. We couldn’t even begin to cover all of them, but we can give you a little taste.

NOTE: Park details and prices reflect what was current as of June 2021.

1. Arizona Strip

  • Location: Vast region on the northern side of the Colorado River
  • Size: 5,000+ miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks, trees
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: All
  • Cost: Free
Dirt trail in Arizona
Photo by AZ Off-Road

2. Bloody Basin Road

  • Location: Black Canyon City, AZ
  • Size: 29.8 miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks, drop-offs
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Easy, intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Bridge at Bloody Basin
Photo by Trails Off-Road

3. Broken Arrow OHV Route (Coconino National Forest)

  • Location: Sedona, AZ
  • Size: 6.7 miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Intermediate, advanced
  • Cost: Free
Trail at Broken Arrow
Photo by Road Less Traveled

4. Cinder Hills OHV Area (Coconino National Forest)

  • Location: Flagstaff, AZ
  • Size: 13,500 acres (19 miles of trails)
  • Style: Sand, trees, hills, volcanic cinders
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: All
  • Cost: Free
Side by side coming up sandy hill
Photo by UTV Action Mag

5. Crown King (Prescott National Forest)

  • Location: Mayer, AZ
  • Size: 25.5 miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks, trees, hills
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Can-Am Maverick parked on dirt trail in desert at dusk
Photo by Western Off-Road

6. Harquahala Mountain Summit Road OHV Trail

  • Location: Wenden, AZ
  • Size: 20.6 miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Aerial view of mountains
Photo by Rider Planet

7. Mescal Mountain OHV Area

  • Location: Kearny, AZ
  • Size: 9,600 acres
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks, water crossings
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Dirtbike riding on rcky trail in desert
Photo by Rider Planet

8. Queen Valley OHV Trail (Montana Mountain)

  • Location: Northeast of Florence Junction, AZ
  • Size: 35 miles
  • Style: Dirt, mountains, trees, water crossings
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Intermediate, advanced
  • Cost: Free
Cactuses in Queen Valley
Photo by AZ Off-Roading

9. Redington Pass

  • Location: Tucson, AZ
  • Size: 27.5 miles
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks, water crossings, small jumps
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Redington Pass
Photo by Trails Off-Road

10. The Rolls OHV Area (Tonto National Forest)

  • Location: Fountain Hills, AZ (east of Phoenix)
  • Size: 27,000 acres (65 miles of trails)
  • Style: Hard-pack dirt, rocks
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: All
  • Cost: Free
Jeep Wrangler driving up trail in desert next to hill
Photo by Trails Off-Road

11. Schnebly Hill Road OHV Route (Coconino National Forest)

  • Location: Near Sedona, AZ
  • Size: 11.8 miles
  • Style: Paved roads, hard-pack dirt
  • Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Cost: Free
Trail in woods
Photo by All Trails

12. White Pocket (Vermillion Cliffs National Monument)

  • Location: Marble Canyon, AZ
  • Size: 1.5 miles
  • Style: Sand, dirt
  • Machines: UTVs, 4x4s
  • Experience Level: Easy
  • Cost: Free
Trail in desert
Photo by All Trails

If the photos on this list don’t give you an itch to hit the OHV trails in Arizona, we don’t know what will. And we’ve barely scratched the surface.

For more of what the Grand Canyon State has to offer, check out our article on the best riding spots across the US. We covered the Arizona Peace Trail, an extensive trail loop that was created with the goal of promoting off-roading and attracting new riders to the state.

And stay tuned to see which state we’re showcasing next!

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