Apache Junction Jeep trails - JeepTheUSA.com

Access Roads

1A Apache Trail GP
This is by no means a "Jeeping" trail. Well..., my wife imagines it is - she does not want to get her car dusty on the gravel portion of the trip. This is a beautiful and historic road from Apache Junction to Roosevelt Lake.
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1A Box To Walnut 3.0
From Box Canyon to Highway 177 south of Superior. The roughest part is the west end between Box Canyon and the Gila River.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/access-roads8.html]

1A Cherry Creek 2.0
This is a beautiful Jeep trail that starts out in the heat of the desert near Globe and ends in the cool Ponderosa pines at 6,000' south of Young. You will pass by rugged mountain ridges, interesting rock formations and distant Indian cliff dwellings.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/cherry-creek-20.html]

1A Cochran Road 2.0
From the Florence - Kelvin Highway to the north side of the Gila River (river level permitting). This is a graded road with only a few spots that erode and wear enough to get the 2.0 rating. The Gila River can be forded when the water flow is under 200 cfs.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/access-roads8.html]

1A Cottonwood - Telegraph 2.5
From Cottonwood Canyon Road off Highway 79 up Ajax Wash and out Telegraph Canyon to Superior. A heavily used road that gets bumpier every year.
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1A Florence - Kelvin Highway GP
A well maintained road between Highway 79 near Florence to Highway 177 near Kearny. The west half is paved and the east half is wide and graded.

1A Price Rd Box Canyon Mineral Mt 2.5
From Florence, through Box Canyon and over Mineral Mountain Road to US 60 east of Florence Junction. Access to the heart of Jeeping in this area. There is a ledge above Box Canyon that really pushes the limit of 2.5, possibly even to 3.0. Lesser stock vehicles will struggle. Many people call this the Box Canyon Waterfall, but it is not really in Box Canyon.

1A Queen Valley GP

1A Sycamore Access 2.5
Major access into the Sycamore Creek drainage. Graded to Sycamore Creek then a Jeep trail after that.

1A Young Road GP
Tourist brochures call this "From the desert to the tall pines." From 2.400' to 7,600'.

Major Trails

Ajax, Lower & Upper 4.0 4.5
Both Lower and Upper Ajax are your basic 4x4 rock crawling Jeep trails in the bottom of a wash. Not much for scenery but good for wheelin'. Quite challenging.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/ajax-lower-and-upper-40-45.html]

Angel Wings 2.5
Six trails near the south end of the Young Road taking you to the Angel Wings formation visible from the Young Road, to the edge of gorgeous Parker Canyon, to an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere with a homemade swimming pool, to the fire tower on Aztec Peak, to the wide open, beautiful country north of Roosevelt Lake and to an old cabin on the edge of the Sireea Ancha Wilderness.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/angel-wings-etc-25.html]

Angel Wings A-Cross Road GP
Six trails near the south end of the Young Road taking you to the Angel Wings formation visible from the Young Road, to the edge of gorgeous Parker Canyon, to an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere with a homemade swimming pool, to the fire tower on Aztec Peak, to the wide open, beautiful country north of Roosevelt Lake and to an old cabin on the edge of the Sireea Ancha Wilderness.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/angel-wings-etc-25.html]

Angel Wings Aztec Peak GP
Six trails near the south end of the Young Road taking you to the Angel Wings formation visible from the Young Road, to the edge of gorgeous Parker Canyon, to an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere with a homemade swimming pool, to the fire tower on Aztec Peak, to the wide open, beautiful country north of Roosevelt Lake and to an old cabin on the edge of the Sireea Ancha Wilderness.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/angel-wings-etc-25.html]

Angel Wings Oak Creek Cabin 2.0

Angel Wings Parker Canyon West 2.0

Angel Wings Parker East 2.0

Angel Wings Swimming Pool House 2.0

Axle Alley 5.0
This trail has several major waterfalls, with at least one requiring the use of a winch. This trail is just over a mile in length but it doesn't give you much time to "breathe" in between obstacles. You will encounter boulders, waterfalls, crevices, off camber and just plain "I can't believe I have to do that" challenges. Very difficult.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/axle-alley-50.html]

Bad Medicine Bypass 4.0
The first half of this trail is a fairly easy 2.5 rated trip through the upper part of Box Canyon. The second half stays in the same drainage but is a difficult 4.0 rated trip bypassing the extreme obstacle called Bad Medicine.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/bad-medicine-bypass-40.html]

Bulldog Canyon East 2.5
These canyons cut through the Goldfield Mountains north of Apache Junction, then drain into Saguaro Lake and the Salt River. They are close to town, so are good for a short trip.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/bulldog-canyon-20-25.html]

Bulldog Canyon West 2.0
These canyons cut through the Goldfield Mountains north of Apache Junction, then drain into Saguaro Lake and the Salt River. They are close to town, so are good for a short trip.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/bulldog-canyon-20-25.html]

Chilito 2.5
This Jeep trail takes you high into the Dripping Springs Mountains, through several mines and visits an old mining cabin built with a tree through the roof. One section includes steep, loose climbs on roads that see very little use.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/chilito-30.html]

Coke Ovens Ford 2.5
The Gila River can be crossed at the Coke Ovens ford if the Gila River flow at Kelvin is 350 cfs or less. Be very cautious when it is higher than that. Lesser vehicles will not do well at 350.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/coke-ovens-30.html]

Coke Ovens Loop 3.0
The Coke Ovens should be on the bucket list of everyone that has a Jeep. Very historic and very interesting. There are oven throughout the West, but these near Florence are some of the most unusual.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/coke-ovens-30.html]

Coon Creek Ruins 2.0
The ancient Coon Creek Ruins cliff dwellings are not as large or as well preserved as many of the protected ruins throughout the West, but they are interesting and they are available to be explored at any time.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/coon-creek-ruins-20.html]

Dripping Springs AJ 3.5
This remote, scenic trail should be done one time by everyone with a well equipped vehicle. It is probably low in the 3.5 rating range, but is very rough through the center portion. It is a long bumpy day, but you will take away good photos and great memories.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/dripping-springs-aj-35.html]

How can you go wrong with a trail named "Elvis"? The Elvis Trail is basically a wide wash with 4 major areas of obstacles, all of which have bypasses. Using the bypasses makes the tail a 3.5, while doing all the obstacles makes it a 4.5 or higher. Make it as challenging as you want.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/elvis-35.html]

First to Find 3.5
First To Find is a short, challenging and fun Jeep trail. It has not had maintenance forever, and there are many eroded areas that will test your tolerance for off camber situations. There are gullies running down the road, and MANY wash crossings with steep and tippy entrances and exits.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/first-to-find-35.html]

Flat Tire Canyon 3.0
Flat Tire Canyon is a scenic, little used Jeep trail in a fairly remote area.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/flat-tire-canyon-30.html]

Flight Path 4.0
This is a fun Jeep trail through very scenic country in the Sycamore area. Much of the area is erosive soil, so the hills have deep gullies running down or across them. Good articulation is a must.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/flight-path-40.html]

Four Peaks 2.0
Four Peaks is a popular Jeep trail that traverses the Mazatzal Mountains north of Four Peaks Wilderness. It offers spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake as well as the lower Salt River Lakes and the Mogollon Rim.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/four-peaks-20.html]

Hackberry Creek 3.0 - 4.0
Hackberry Creek is one of our favorite trails. It can be run as either a 3.0 or a 4.0 rated trail. Nice overlooks of Devil's Canyon, great wheeling and lots of interesting rock formations.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/hackberry-creek-40.html]

High Country 2.5
Up and down hills, through washes and along “really up thereâ€ ridgelines. These are the highest drivable roads above the Box Canyon area. They are also the most scenic.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/high-country-25.html]

Highway to Hell 4.5
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.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/highway-to-hell-45.html]

Hoss 2.0
Take a break from the rat race on Apache Trail. Drive a short Jeep road to overlook the rugged country north of Tortilla Flat. Wonder about the history of a guy named 'Hoss" and snag a couple geocaches if you are into that.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/hoss-20.html]

Jack Handle 3.0
Jack Handle is a short Jeep trail with an obstacle called “Jack’s Crackâ€ . You will need high clearance to climb the ledge entering this squeeze. It is just wide enough for a Jeep JK.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/jack-handle-30.html]

Log Corral Canyon 3.5
This Jeep trail takes you from Highway 87 to the east shore of Bartlett Lake. You can then turn southwest and ford the Verde River to Cave Creek or turn northeast and return to Highway 87 at Sunflower.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/log-corral-canyon-35.html]

Lone Pine Divide 2.0
A very enjoyable back country Jeep trail from SR 288 (Young Road) just north of Roosevelt Lake back to SR 288 north of Young. This trip stays east of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and skirts the edge of the Apache Reservation. 16 miles on the Cherry Creek Road then 40 miles on Forest Service Road 202, passing over the Lone Pine Divide. Easy road with a few rough stretches. It will not take as long as you might think.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/lone-pine-divide-20.html]

Marble Mine 3.0
This is a scenic Jeep trail that rises above 5,000’ in the Superstition Mountains. There is a “marble mineâ€ that produced calcium carbonate for a processing plant in Superior. The mine has not been active since before 2010 (best guess).
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/marble-mine-30.html]

Millsite Canyon 3.0
A scenic Jeep trail from the Queen Valley golf course to the Woodbury trailhead on Montana Mountain.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/millsite-canyon-30.html]

Montana Mountain 2.5
Very scenic Jeep trail that climbs to over 5,000’ elevation. One section on a north slope frequently has snow in the winter, so do not go immediately after a strong storm.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/montana-mountain-25.html]

Mt Ord 2.5
Mt Ord is 7000' elevation, so it is a nice place to be in hot weather, but not so good after a cold winter storm. A short, quick Jeep trail.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/mount-ord-25.html]

Mud Springs 4.0
Mud Springs is a very bumpy, somewhat scratchy, quite challenging in-and-out Jeep trail. The challenging areas are a lot of fun with a well equipped Jeep, but the bumpy road will turn off many people.
[https://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1089]

Old 96 Ranch GP - 2.0
This biggest portion of this Jeep trail is an easy and relaxing trip on well maintained gravel road from Highway 79 south of Florence to Highway 77 at Dudleyville. This is where you can explore the fairly extensive "Old "96" ranch.
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Pinto to Pinal 2.0
This series of easy, scenic roads will take you from Pinto Mine Road on US 60 to the summit of Pinal Peak, and back down into Globe.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/pinto-to-pinal-20.html]

Punkin Center to Young 2.0
This is an easy Jeep trail through quite diverse country. You start out in Sonoran desert, rise up through pinyon-juniper and get high enough to be in Pondoerosa Pine. Parts of the trail are open grassland with cattle grazing.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/punkin-center-to-young-20.html]

Ray View 2.0
An easy, relaxing Jeep trail up the west side of the Dripping Spring Mountains near Kearny. Large stands of healthy saguaro in the area. Soils and rainfall must be just right.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/ray-view-20.html]

Reymert 2.5
This is a short, but fun, Jeep trail that can be combined with something else in the area. Stop and look at the in-the-ground shack at the mine. It has a shady porch overlooking the wash and is in amazingly good condition. Vandals seem to destroy many things, but have left this alone.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/reymert-25.html]

Richmond Basin 3.0
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. You will see remains of the Silver Nugget five-stamp mill, as well as many abandoned mines in the small area now commonly known as Richmond Basin.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/richmond-basin-20-30.html]

Ridgeline 2.5
Ridgeline starts at 2,400’ elevation and climbs ridgelines up to 4,600’ elevation. It then drops back down another bunch of ridelines to the beginning. There are some very unique attractions and great scenery along the way including a Stone Corral, Indian Cave, Old Jail and Mini Grand Canyon.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/ridgeline-25.html]

Ripsey PLUS 2.5
Ripsey Wash, Ripsey Mine, Florence Lead Silver Mine and Hackberry Mine all in a fairly small area. Lots of interesting things on this Jeep trail.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/ripsey-plus-25.html]

Saguaro Lake The Rolls 3.0
This is an enjoyable Jeep tail along Saguaro Lake in an area frequented by the Salt River Wild Horses. The entire trip is within the Rolls OHV Area, but it avoids the trails more suited for quads and side-by-sides. Visit four locations along Saguaro Lake, enjoy majestic vistas, challenge yourself and your Jeep at several "playgrounds" and even get up close and personal with wild horses if you are lucky.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/saguaro-lake-the-rolls-30.html]

Salt River Canyon 2.0
A very scenic and (usually) easy trip from US 60 north of Globe down Salt River Canyon and through very beautiful remote country to Cherry Creek and Young Road. Most of this trail is on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, home to the White Mountain Apache Tribe. A permit is required for all recreational activities such as taking this trip.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/salt-river-canyon-20.html]

South of Gila River 2.5
This is an easy, relaxed Jeep trail through lush Sonoran Desert vegetation while enjoying great scenery, and there is even a chance to play in the Gila River, depending on water flow.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/south-of-gila-river-25.html]

Sunflower Mine 4.0
Take a fairly difficult Jeep trail to an abandoned mercury mine in the rugged Mazatal Mountains between Mesa and Payson.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/sunflower-mine-40.html]

Superstition Backroads 2.5
A short day close to town. Easy Jeep trails that take you to an abandoned gypsum mine and also quite close to the Superstition Mountains.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/superstition-backroads-25.html]

Walnut Canyon 2.5
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.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/walnut-canyon-25.html]

WhoopDeDo Roller Coaster 3.0
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 mountain views and nice stands of saguaro. Once you get into the concentration of trails north of Box Canyon, this track will take you up and down ridges, in and out of washes and along deeply washed roads until you just say “WhoopDeDo!â€
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/whoopdedo-roller-coaster-30.html]

Woodpecker Upper 3.5
Upper Woodpecker is a fun Jeep trail with a few off camber spots and a couple moderate ledges if you do just the main track. Extra credits can add to the difficulty rating.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/woodpecker-upper-35.html]

Minor Trails

Ajax Loop 2.5

Ajax Loop Dead end 2.5

Back of Beyond 2.5

Bad Medicine XTR

Barkerville Road GP

Box N 010

Box O Wash 2.0

BoxN Mini Roller 3.0

BoxW 001

BoxW 002

BoxW 003

BoxW Crested 2.5

BoxW Low bridge 2.0

BoxW Sandman 2.0

BoxW Sandman N 2.0

BoxW Truck Tire 2.0

Bulldog Willow Springs Canyon CLOSED

Chilito Alt 1

Chilito Alt 2

Chilito South 2.5

Coke Ford alt 2.5

Coke Low Water route 2.5

Coke RedMtCyn 2.5

Coke RedMtCynSpr1 2.5

Coke RedMtCynSpr2 2.5

CokWal Spur1 2.5

CokWal Spur2 2.5

Cottonwood gate west end

Diversion Dam 2.0

Dripping Springs Alt GP

DripSpr Arrastra Rd 2.0

DripSpr Birthing Place 2.0

DripSpr Drill GP

DripSpr Sulfite Mine 2.0

DripSpr Wash 2.5

First TOO TIPPY

Flight Boulder Bypass 3.0

Flight fence block 3.0

Florence truck route GP

Four Peaks Divide 2.0

Four Peaks El Oso 3.5

Four Peaks Horse road 2.0

Gila S SE4200 2.5

Gila S Tea Cup 2.0

GilaS Around tower 2.0

GilaS Donnelly Wash 2.0

GilaS Grayback Ford

GilaS Many Gates 2.5

GilaS Power Line 2.0

GilaS Side Wash 2.0

GilaS Tower GP

GilaS Walnut Ford 3.0

GilaS Walnut then south 2.0

GilaS zip 2.0

Hack Drill Site 2.0

Hack Escape 2.0

Hack Oak Flat A 2.0

Hack Oak Flat B 2.0

Hack Oak Flat C 2.5

Hack Oak Flat D 2.0

Jack Handle to High 2.5

Marble Mine easy alt 2.0

Mescal 01 2.0

Mescal dangerous 3.0
Most of Steamboat Mountain is only 2.0 for difficulty, but there is a hill climb, a washout and a dangerous spot that raise it to 3.0.
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Mescal N 2.0

Mescal S 2.0

MontanaRogersTrough 2.0

MontanaWoodbury 2.0

Nice Little Wash 2.5

Not sure

Orvilles Loop Spur 1 2.5

Peralta 01

Peralta 03
A short day close to town. Easy Jeep trails that take you to an abandoned gypsum mine and also quite close to the Superstition Mountains.
[http://www.jeeptheusa.com/superstition-backroads-25.html]

Peralta 04

Peralta Peralta Road

Perlite 1 2.5

Perlite 2 2.5

Perlite 3 2.5

Perlite and Wagon Tracks 2.5

Perlite Arnett Creek 2.5

Petroglyphs 2.0

PintoToPinalToDripSprRnchGP

Pioneer Pass 2.0

Punkin FS 209 2.5

Q Arnett GP

Q Dam basin 2.5

Q Dromedary

Q Dromedary 2.5

Q Dromedary Spur 2.0

Q EB cutoff 2.5

Q Elephant Butte 2.5

Q In Progress 2.0

Q NobelWash

Q OldCemetery

Q Point Rd 2.5

Q Road 1900

Q Road A

Q Road1132

Q Road2359

Q Road255

Ridgeline Bat Cave 2.0

Ridgeline Breccia hill 2.5

Ridgeline Crested2.5

Ridgeline Disappearing Trail 4.0

Ridgeline East 2.5

Ridgeline Ends at wash 2.5

Ripsey Alt 1 2.5

Ripsey Alt 2 2.5

Ripsey Alt 3 2.5

Ripsey High Water exit GP

RollerCoasterTie4 3.0

Saguaro Lake alt 2.0

Silver King Mine 2.0

Silver Solar Tank 2.0

Sunflower FS 201 GP

Sunflower North 2.5

Superior Silver View 2.0

SYC No Go 2.0

SYC Quartz Hill to Wash 2.5

SYC Sycamore Lower 2.0 001

SYC Sycamore West 2.5

SYC Waynes Way 3.0

Telegraph Overlook 2.0

Walnut Hoots Mine 2.0

Walnut Overlook 3.0

Walnut Slot Canyon hike

Willow Springs GP

WoodCanyon 2.5

Waypoints

Axle Alley Waterfall

Box Canyon Ledge

Box Canyon Stage Stop

Chilito gate

Coon Creek Ruins

Crested Usery Pass

Dripping Springs Arrastra

Dripping Springs group lunch spot

Log Corral Rock Garden

Millsite Great Wall of Superstitions

Millsite Minor Wall

Millsite Natural Bridge view

Montana Corral Crested

Montana Crested

Montana Unknown

MontanaMtArch

MontanaMtCabin

Mud Springs Hill

Nice Little Obstacle

Old 96 Ranch

Reymert Denoon Ovens

Reymert stone house

Richmond deep mine

Richmond level mine

Richmond Mill remains

Richmond mine at road

Richmond Silver Nugget Mill

Ridgeline Bat Cave

Ridgeline Canyon entrance

Ridgeline Indian Cave

Ridgeline Lunch Spot

Ridgeline Old Jail

Ridgeline Stone Corral

Saguaro Lake 1

Saguaro Lake 2

Saguaro Lake 3

Saguaro Play 1

Saguaro Play 2

Saguaro Play 3

Salt Rock Canyon waterfall

SouthOfGilaTower

Superstition Gypsum Mine