Off-Roading in Lake Havasu

I mean, come on. 1,800 miles of off-road trails to rip through—from dunes to canyons to the open desert. Buckle up, baby.

Arizona off-road trail enthusiasts have lots to choose from within driving distance for an action-packed desert adventure.

A caged ATV speeding through the sandy landscape of Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

Whatever you have—a 4WD truck, dirt bike, sand rail, ATV, UTV, or something else—they all equal fun when you're on the trail. Explore the area at your pace, meander through wildflowers in the spring, scale some heights if you're into rock crawling, or go full-bore and feel the thrill of picking up speed through off-road open areas. Arizona weather in the fall through spring is ideal for off-roading here, as summer temperatures can reach well over the triple-digit mark.

Several trails will bring you near points of interest such as old mines and abandoned mining towns. While fascinating to explore, these areas can be hazardous as not all mine shafts are marked, so use caution when riding near mining areas.

“In Havasu alone, we have hundreds, maybe thousands of miles of what were originally mining roads. They’re maybe a hundred years old, but they provide great access to some great backcountry.”
Matt Young, owner of Havasu Adventure Company (HAC)

Rent or bring your off-road vehicle and explore the vast network of adventure-filled trails in the Lake Havasu City area. Or let a local expert take the wheel as you adventure on a Jeep or ATV tour. For the ultimate off-road adventure, Lake Havasu City provides easy access to the Arizona Peace Trail: a 750-mile-long off-highway vehicle (OHV) loop that offers diverse terrain spanning the most beautiful parts of the southwestern U.S. deserts.