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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Canelo Hills |
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Hog Canyon |
Coming |
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Slavin Mine |
Coming |
Soon! |
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Tortolita (Rail X) |
Coming |
Soon! |
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Ruby |
Coming |
Soon! |
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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
Coconino National Forest closing over half of their roads
April 15, 2012
By Matt Marine
The Coconino National Forest is closing more than half its forest roads this May. This will include a ban on vehicle and all-terrain use on over 3000 miles of existing roads areas as part of a 2005 U.S. Forest Service directive to limit off-road driving in the nation's forests.
more (Coconino National Forest article and maps)...
more (AZ Daily Sun article) ...
Upcoming Events
Great AZ Outdoor Expo - February 11, 2012 at La Encantada in Tucson, Az
If you're interested in the outdoors, this may be a great place for you to talk with people and see some great gear.
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4WD Adventure of the month
This is an easy 4WD (actually during the time I ran it, I did not need 4WD at all due to the recent grading) that ultimately leads to a beautiful dam and tank. The trail zigzags it's way through some very scenic canyons, then back along the tops of the ridges between them. There are some nice remote camping sites along Hog and Adobe Canyons (mostly Hog). The grasslands and views along the ridges are wonderful. Although this is a long trail, I was able to do the entire trip in about 8 hours (from Tucson). This was due to the road being recently graded and fairly smooth. I kept up a relatively fast speed (no 4WD LO required). If the road conditions change (it becomes rougher), then a day trip out to Bathtub Tank may not be feasible.
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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