I hail from sunny Phoenix, Arizona and I’ve been crawling, climbing, and paddling across the Grand Canyon State over a decade. I have a passion for the wild and a thirst for thrill and adrenaline. With Experience Arizona I aim to bring the adventure to the page and bring you information on the places you gotta see and things you gotta know. 
4WD Adventures
Got a new Jeep and you're wondering what to do with it? Or maybe you're an old hand at crawling over rocks and you and your FJ are looking for some new adventures?
Whatever the case, Experience Arizona 4WD Adventures is your answer.
Ranging from easy to difficult, we've got trails all over the state. Trails that take you to deserted ghost towns or remote desert waterfalls. It's your choice. All the information you need for your next 4WD adventure is just a click away.
July, 2011: Some of these adventures may be closed due to fire damage or forest closures. See news page for more information.
4WD Trails
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How to read trail descriptions
What does 4 out of 5 stars mean? And what's the deal with the fear rating? Click on the link below to check out all there is to know about the Experience Arizona rating system.
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Latest News
Experience Arizona Partners with Offroad Passport
July 1, 2012
By Matt Marine
I’m excited to announce a new partnership with the Offroad Passport team. Offroad Passport is an online portal for outdoor adventurers. One of its best features is its free community forum. Members are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There are tons of discussion topics where you can ask questions, find interesting nuggets, see gear reviews or share your own experiences. In addition, they offer exciting backcountry adventures from day trips to overnight expeditions.
The Offroad Passport team isn’t interested in trying to find new ways to break a driveshaft. They are about the entire experience, from camping, hiking and photography to environmental concerns and community awareness.
I’ve set up a direct link to their website under the News/Forum navigation bar and you’ll be seeing links to specific forum threads on adventure pages and on the new Az Topics page. Check them out; you’ll be glad you did.
Upcoming Events
Pontoon Boat Tours
Two Avian Tours, one at 9:00 am and 10:15 am. These tours go to the east end of the lake. On board is a birder who will point out, identify and talk about the birds seen.
At 11:30 am the Lake Discovery Tour goes to the west end of the lake. The guide on board will point out geological formations, discuss the dam which created Patagonia Lake, and give you a brief history of the area.
On Saturdays there is a Twilight Tour just before dark. The sunsets can be spectacular from the lake. Seeing the shoreline from the water is a delightful experience. Boat tours will be held each Saturday and Sunday.
The cost for each one-hour boat trip is $5.00, payable at the beginning of the trip in the Visitor Center. Reservations are advised as the spaces go quickly. Call 520-287-2791 after October 13 for reservations. The pontoon boat holds 8 adults plus the guide and captain. If you are going on a boat trip, plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 15 minutes prior to departure to sign in, pay and be outfitted with a life jacket.
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4WD Adventure of the month
Hackberry Cabin (pump house) is a great 4WD adventure in central Arizona. It takes you along the scenic Ripsey Wash to an old stone pump house and dam in the Hackberry Wash. .
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Suggested 4WD equipment
You've just bought your first Jeep and you're ready to hit the trail! Hold on there partner. Having a Jeep is a great start, but just like any sport, you need a little more equipment to do it safely. Click on the link below to go to a list of basic equipment needed for four-wheeling. By no means is this an all-inclusive list. Use your own judgment on what is needed based on your experience level, trail rating and remoteness when four-wheeling. This list is to be used only as a guide.
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4WD Links
Here are a few website, forums and clubs that may be of interest. This isn't a complete list, there are tons of websites out there. I will try to update as time permits. If you have a website you'd like me to throw on this list, please contact me.
4WD Websites
Arizona State Association of 4-WD clubs
Expeditions West
Tread Lightly
Ih8mud
Shotts Cruisers
4WD Forums
Jeep Forum
Wrangler Forum
JK Forum
Tacoma Forum
FJ Forum
Arizona 4WD Clubs
Arizona Dust Devils
Arizona Lo-Rangers
Copperstate 4-wheelers
Jeep Expeditions
Mesa 4 Wheelers
Parker 4 Wheelers
Range Riders
Roadrunner 4 Wheelers
Tucson Rough Riders
Misc. 4WD websites
Quadratec
4wd parts
4wd.com