Star Valley Loop, Rye, Jakes Corner, Points South

If you’re down for a challenge, and don’t mind a bit of extra heat (great in Winter, tolerable in Summer) this is the trail for your adventures. Roughly coursing along Tonto Creek, this beautiful trail is an old Western horseback route to the 1916 stage stop of Jake’s Corner, AZ. Ups and down and sharp […]

The Hellsgate Wilderness near Payson, Arizona, doesn’t allow motorized vehicles within its boundaries, but surrounding UTV trails offer rugged, scenic adventure. Forest roads like Bear Flat and Mescal Ridge provide varied terrain, from steep climbs to ridgeline views. More challenging routes near the boundary, like the Pocket and Hell’s Gate trails, offer rocky sections, creek […]

The Houston Mesa Trail Loop in Star Valley, Arizona is a scenic 9-mile off-road loop that winds through pinyon-juniper woodlands just north of Payson. Starting near the Houston Mesa Campground, this trail offers a peaceful ride with gentle elevation changes, forested paths, and occasional open views of the Mogollon Rim. The terrain is mostly hard-packed […]