OHV

Adventure ahead!

Responsible OHV use is integral to many high country adventures. Whether you are here to hike, camp, hunt, or motorcycle, these resources can help you do so in a way that is safe, sustainable, and enjoyable!

Maps and Trail Systems

Keep motor vehicles on designated routes and areas. Before camping, driving off-highway vehicles, hunting, or exploring the backcountry, get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and review which roads are open to motor vehicle use.

OHV Open Area Riding

Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area
The Cinder Hills is a 13,500 acre scenic recreation area enjoyed by many off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Its numerous volcanic cinder cones and craters surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest environment gives the area its unique value.
Cinder Hills OHV Trails Map

OHV Trail Riding

Fort Valley Trail System - northwest of Flagstaff
Located at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, the Fort Valley Trail System was designed primarily for connecting popular mountain biking trails. This system is a multi-use trail to be used by bicycles, hikers, horses and motorcycles.
Fort Valley Trail System Map

Kelly Motorized Trail System - south of Flagstaff
The Kelly Motorized Trail System is south of Flagstaff, Arizona, south of Lake Mary Road (opposite the Skunk Canyon, Fay Canyon, Sandy's Canyon area). Vehicles must stay on designated roads and trails.
Kelly Motorized Trail System Map

Casner Mountain Trail - southwest of Flagstaff, west of Sedona
Originally built to maintain power lines, Casner Mountain Trail offers spectacular views of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness and Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wildernes and the Verde Valley. Casner Mountain Trail is designated as a motorized trail with very rugged conditions along a narrow ridge with limited opportunity for two-way traffic. No permits are required for vehicles equal to or less than 62” wide. For vehicles more than 62” wide, the permit season for 2024 is May 6th-October 6th.
Casner Mountain Trail Map

More Information

Off-highway Vehicle Decals

All resident and non-resident off-highway vehicles (OHVs) designed by the manufacturer primarily for use over unimproved terrain and that weigh 2,500 pounds or less are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona. This includes “street legal” vehicles that meet these two requirements.

Protect Our Trails and Yourself

TreadLightly - Get some simple tips on ways to minimize your impact when playing in the outdoors
Leave No Trace - Providing innovative education, skills, research and science to help people care for the outdoors
OHV Safety Tips - Be prepared! Follow safety guidelines, wear protective gear, and allows bring plenty of water