Welcome 

Arizona Off-Road Adventures is a provider of desert wilderness adventures in three unusual places. 

  • Comfortable off-road vehicles transport guests to locations that are unreachable by car and too remote to hike. 
  • Frequent stops are made for photographs. 
  • Knowledgeable drivers provide insight along the way. 

 

We do not rent our machines.  We have experienced drivers and tour guides that know the area and the routes.  We feel this is the most cost effective, safe, and fun way for people to see the remote Wilds of Arizona!

Available Tours

Bulldog Canyon Off-Road Adventure Tour

Bulldog Canyon Off-Road Adventure

  • This is a guided tour with a driver in an area that you need a permit to enter.  You can not drive.
  • Allow 3 hours for this off-road trip
  • Tour will go on forest roads, washes, and mountain passes
  • Ends with a scenic view of Superstition Mountains and the City  
  • $150 Per Person

Details of Bulldog Canyon Off-Road Adventure

This is a guided tour through Bulldog Canyon.  Our drivers have a permit that allows them to enter and drive through the canyon.  You can not drive.  The trip starts with meeting at public location with parking and facilities in North East Mesa close to Tonto National Forest.  

We will begin the trip with meeting each other. Then there will be a small safety talk. Once everyone is comfortable and ready our adventure begins. We will start with a short drive on the road to the off-road access point. We will be entering Bulldog Canyon off of Ellsworth onto forest road 3554. This road is mostly sand. This area looks like a track from a BMX video game!! We will cross the desert to the base of a mountain. Then we will drive through a large wash parallel to the mountain. There is a small opening that we can drive through. We will then turn onto forest road 10. This road is a mix of sand and small rocks. It is a very beautiful, picturesque path.

We will end the trip driving to the top of a mountain that overlooks the city. After viewing the city there is approximately a 10-minute drive on paved roads back to the starting point and your car. This trip takes 2-3 hours depending on road conditions and passenger preferences. Bulldog Canyon is the area of Tonto National Forest north of Usery mountain and south of the salt river. There is a good chance of seeing desert animals like horses, coyotes, javelina, and snakes. 

What to Bring on Your Bulldog Adventure

  • Don't forget your sun protection gear:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
  • Phone/Camera
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket depending on weather

Arizona Off-Road Adventures will provide unlimited water and soda on the tour.  If you are celebrating an event let us know and we can make it special.  

Four Peaks Off-Road Adventure Tour

Four Peaks Off-Road Adventure

  • Allow 6 hours for this off-road trip
  • Tour will go on forest roads, washes, and mountain passes. 
  • Ends with a scenic view on top of Four Peaks Mountain Range.
  • $300 Per Person

Details of Four Peaks Off-Road Adventure

This is an off-road trip through Four Peaks Wilderness. The trip starts with meeting at public location with parking and facilities in North East Mesa close to Tonto National Forest. 

We will begin the trip with meeting each other. Then there will be a small safety talk. Once everyone is comfortable and ready our adventure begins. We will start with a short drive on the road to the off-road access point.  The tour will continue and enter into Bulldog Canyon off of Ellsworth onto forest road 3554.  This road is mostly sand, and the area looks like a BMX video game.  We will then exit Bulldog Canyon by the Salt River.  There will then be a short drive on the road to the next off-road access point.  We will be passing Saguaro Lake and entering the rolls of through Pobrecito access point.  The remainder of the trip will be spent in the Four Peaks Wilderness area.  

The Trip takes 6 hours depending on road conditions and passenger preferences.  Four Peaks is an area of the Tonto National Forest.  There is a good chance of seeing desert animals such as: horses, coyotes, javelina, and snakes.  The peak is much cooler in temperature than Pheonix.  You will need to bring a coat or jacket.  In the winter there is a good chance there will be snow on the peaks.  

What to Bring on Your Four Peaks Off-Road Adventure

  • Don't forget your sun protection gear:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
  • Phone/Camera
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket depending on weather (the tepurature is much cooler at the top of Four Peaks.)

Arizona Off-Road Adventures will provide unlimited waters and soads on the tour.  We will also be ordering lunch for all the off-roads guests.  If you are celebrating an event let us know and we can make it special.  

Chrysotile Lost City Off-Road Tour

Chrysotile Lost City Off-Road Tour

  • Tour will take between 2 -3 hours (You're welcome to stay and explore after the tour)
  • Tour will show old buildings, mine entrances, and scenery.
  • $150 Per Person

Details for Chrysotile Lost City Off-Road Tour

We will begin the trip by meeting in a parking lot next to the US 60. Then there will be a small safety talk. Once everyone is comfortable and ready our adventure begins.  We will start the tour by desended down into the Ash Creek Caynon on approxiametly 5 miles of dirt roads.  We will then enter into the Lost City of Chrysotile.  We will drive thru the area that was used as the miners' orchard and farm.  The tour's first stop is at the superintendant's house where you will tour the building.  Next we will drive past the Manager and Assistant Manager's two-story stone house.  We will continue in the off-road vehicles to the top of the Eldarado Mine.  This is the tour's second stop where there will be an opportunity to look at tailing piles, mine entrances, and hear historical information about the mine.  

The tour will then descend the mountain and make our way to Chrysotile's Company Store and explore the building.  Next the tour continues by driving to the center of the city and tour the Power House, Jail, and Post Office.  We will then drive past the Hellicopter Pad and the entrance to Victory Mine, We will make a stop at the Miner Motel and tour the building to see how the miner's lived.  We will also drive past the old city ruins.  We will then continue to the lower overlook of Ash Creek Canyon for scenic views.  

Our next stop will be a plateau overlooking the waterfalls and swimming holes.  The tour continues up steap roads to the highest clearing in the city where we will stop for picturesqe canyon views.  

The tour will end by driving back the 5 miles of dirt road, assending a quarter mile to the meeting area.  All guests on the tour are welcome to stay and continue to explorer.  

What to Bring on Chrysotile Lost City Off-Road Tour

  • Don't forget your sun protection gear:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
  • Phone/Camera
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket depending on weather

 

Salt River Canyon Off-Road Adventure  

Salt River Canyon Off-Road Adventure

  • Allow 3 hours for this tour.
  • Tour will (fix with description of path)
  • View abondoned mining cable house.
  • $150 Per Person

Details for Salt River Canyon Off-Road Adventure

The trip starts with meeting in a parking lot off of US Highway 60, mile marker 283. You will see our tour guides waiting with off-road vehicles lined up. There is a large safe area to park. Once you arrive, there will be a short safety talk. Then the ride will start on a trail that is mostly dirt and small rocks. The beginning of the trip will drive along the ridgeline of the mountain where you will be able to look out over high plains and deep canyons. We will be passing through a 100,000 acre cattle ranch with a high likelihood of seeing the cattle heards. After we leave the cattle ranch, we will be driving through high plains dessert with Juniper and other pine trees. We will then travel on a forest service road along mountain passes to an old mining facility that overlooks the Salt River Canyon. We will then stop and look at several old mining buildings and take in the views of the Salt River Canyon. The stop will take approximately 30 minutes. The ride will continue past Cenec Lake and its abandoned resort. Then there will be a short drive back on the highway back to the starting point.

What to Bring on your Salt River Canyon Adventure

  • Don't forget your sun protection gear:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
  • Phone/Camera
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket depending on weather

Arizona Off-Road Adventures will provide unlimited waters and soads on the tour.

Regal Canyon Off-Road Adventure Tour

Regal Canyon Off-Road Adventure

  • Allow 3 hours for this off-road trip
  • Tour will go on high dessert plains, mountain passes, deep canyons. 
  • Views of Regal Canyon and the Salt River 
  • $150 Per Person

Details for Regal Canyon Off-Road Adventure

The trip starts with meeting in a parking lot off of US Highway 60, mile marker 283. You will see our tour guides waiting with off-road vehicles lined up. There is a large safe area to park.  Once you arrive, there will be a short safety talk. Then the ride will start on a trail that is mostly dirt and small rocks. The beginning of the trip will drive along the ridgeline of the mountain where you will be able to look out over high plains and deep canyons. We will be passing through a 100,000 acre cattle ranch with a high likelihood of seeing the cattle heards. After we leave the cattle ranch, we will be driving through high plains dessert with Juniper and other pine trees. We will then travel on a forest service road along mountain passes to a scenic overlook of Regal Canyon and the Salt River. The stop will take approximately 30 minutes. The ride will continue past Cenec Lake and its abandoned resort. Then there will be a short drive back on the highway back to the starting point.

What to Bring on your Regal Canyon Adventure

  • Don't forget your sun protection gear:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
  • Phone/Camera
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket depending on weather

Arizona Off-Road Adventures will provide unlimited waters and soads on the tour.

Additional Details

Tour's Starting Address

Valley Rides - Northeast Mesa, Arizona

  • Bulldog Canyon
  • Four Peaks

Cross Streets Ellsworth and Brown Mesa, AZ.

(Address provided upon booking)

Tour's Starting Address

Northeastern Arizona Rides

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Chrysotile, AZ - US Highway 60 Mile marker 283 (Between Globe and Show Low, AZ)

Daily Tour Start Times

Bulldog Canyon  

10:00am

2:00pm

Four Peaks

10:00am

Daily Tour Start Times

Chrysotile Lost City Tour

Salt River Canyon Adventure Tour  

Regal Canyon Adventure tour

10:00am

2:00pm

 

 

Business hours (Arizona)

  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue   9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed  9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu   9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri     9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat    9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun   9:00 am - 7:00 pm