Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Five Best Places to Go Off-Roading in the U.S.

Off-roading is an adventurous and exciting way to see the world in a more natural state. Some prefer to rough it on back trails and dirt roads instead of park at a hotel. The sense of enthusiasm from rattling around the rocks and sand can get you ready for some fishing or camping, whatever you plan to do.

There are so many great places to go off-roading, but here is a list of 5 that anyone who off-roads shouldn’t miss.

Moab, Utah
The Moab area offers hundreds of miles of scenic trails that are some of the most iconic and well-known in the nation. The range offered, from beginner to advanced, is enough to keep an off-roader busy for years! The red rock terrain offers expansive views and a unique desert atmosphere with sandstone fins and great pitches. A great place to start and continue going for avid off-roaders.

Superlift ORV, Arkansas
With 1,254 miles of roads available to drivers, Superlift ORV is well-marked and ready for off-roading. This privately-owned site is perfect for families and casual enthusiasts, as there are cabins available along with a bath house and a crawling course. The people who run the trails can give you suggestions and advice, if you ask, enhancing the experience.

Las Cruces, New Mexico
Off-roading is so popular in Las Cruces that they’ve established a club for it. The Las Cruces Four Wheel Club holds events through the year, the most famous being the Annual Chile Challenge. While it isn’t a competition, it is a good-natured adventure in off-roading enjoyed by many.

Redington Pass, Arizona
This secluded area offers panoramic desert views, and the well-maintained rock trails are great for all off-roaders. Hidden gems like a 75-foot waterfall make the trip worth a go, and combines rockin’ off-roading with trail hiking for a well-rounded trip.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Georgia
While the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest offers only specific trails open for off-roading, those trails are so scenic and stunning they are worth the ride. To maintain those trails, they are sometimes shut down to prevent overuse, so the view is guaranteed. They offer trails for beginners, intermediate, and advanced off-road enthusiasts.


A great off-road ready vehicle, like lifted Rocky Road trucks, are perfect for any of these trails. Spark your adventurous spirit and head out into the hills!