Off-Road Trails: Arizona

One of the most unique trails in all of the United States is the Arizona Peace Trail, which is approximately a 700-mile trail that hits some of the most unique and scenic desert spots in all of the southwest. This route is designed for the most adventurous UTV drivers on the planet, mainly because it takes at least four days to complete. Luckily, there are plenty of resources on the Peace Trail website, including maps, places to stay along the way, terrain expectations, sample itineraries, gpx map files, and other resources, to help you plan such an adventure. This would definitely be one for your memory book!

Located just northeast of the main city of Flagstaff, Cinder Hills OHV Area is a very unique riding area. It consists of dormant volcanoes all around the riding area, giving you breathtaking, forest-laden views along with tiny cinder rocks to ride on. Some locals choose to run paddle tires while many stick with knobbies. Camping is primitive, so bring your supplies with you from nearby Flagstaff.

Located northwest of the main metropolitan area of Phoenix, Boulders OHV Staging Area has the open land to enjoy hundreds of miles of off-road trails, perfect for all types of side-by-side family off-roading excursions. With a large 10-acre primitive camping area, pit toilet facility, and a secluded area for beginners to learn the ropes of an off-road vehicle, this is the perfect area to enjoy some great off-roading with friends and family.

Who doesn’t love a combination of riding, camping, and hot springs, all in one location? Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area is a unique location in southeastern Arizona that offers all three of these amenities, plus about 2000 acres of riding in a mix of sand dunes, desert, and rocky terrain. Fitting for all riders, RV campers can utilize the on-site camping area. Summer times have hot temperatures, so the fall/winter/spring months are the best time to visit. Nearby towns include Bowie, which is about a 30-minute drive, so count on bringing all of your supplies with you to the camping area.