Bulldog Canyon Off-Road Adventure Tour
Description
Bulldog Canyon is the area of Tonto National Forest north of Usery mountain and south of the salt river. Expect to see beautiful desert scenery including: - Unique plants, cactus, and wildflowers that are native to the Sonoran Desert. - Beautiful Mountain ranges including the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. Lots of picturesque views of Tempe, Pheonix, and the entire Valley of the Sun. - Wild Animals such as horses, javelina, snakes, lizzards, and birds. - Experience the Adventure of off-roading and being able to travel through deserts washes and rocky paths. - The Tour will take you into wild and rarely traveled places you'd be unlikely to see on your own. - The tour is guided and driven by our experienced tour guides to ensure safety.
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Itinerary
We will start with a short drive to the off-road access point. We will be entering Bulldog Canyon off of Ellsworth onto forest road 3554. This road is mostly sand and looks like a track from a BMX video game!! The Sandy roads are smooth and built for off-roading. Everyone enjoys the experience of the Sandy area! This portion of the tour will take approximately 30 minutes.
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 stop and do a small hike up to a high point that allows for beautiful views. This location has been known to be where wild pigs and big horn sheep like to hang out. Guest can take pictures and walk around enjoying the interesting plants, flowers, amazing views.
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. This path has some fun off-roading experiences like going up and down steep hills and driving over boulders. There will continue to be giant cactus, wildflowers, and unique fauna. There is always a chance to see wildlife along this part of the tour. This section of the tour will take approximately 60 minutes.
We will end the trip driving to the top of a mountain that overlooks the city. Passengers will hike a short distance to see beautiful views of the Superstitions Mountains, Four Peaks, and the Cities. Guests can take pictures and explore the area.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(112)
It was well worth the money. Angie was the best. It was just my 12 yr old son and I and we were so thrilled by the experience. We got to learn all about the terrain the plants and animals and the history of the canyon. We got out a few times to see the views. And the ride itself was amazing. We booked the 8 am since it was July. So glad we did. It got hot pretty quickly. But Angie had these water bottles and spray bottles they kept us hydrated and cool. Would totally book again ! Best adventure I’ve done with my son ever
Dave was a great guide. He knew the trails well and provided information about the area throughout the ride. We stopped at 3 different locations to take pictures. The instructions to get to the meeting location were clear. Once we were at the meeting location, we got in the UTV right away. Initially, when I booked, I did not read the part where WE were not driving, but being driven. Once I booked, I thought about cancelling for that reason. Trust me, do not. The 2 other people I went with also thought the same thing when I told them that we were not driving. I know- they thought lame. But- during and after, they were pleased with the fact we didn't drive. We could all enjoy the scenery and not have to figure out how to navigate the trails. It was very enjoyable to not drive. The canyon is beautiful. Would recommend for families, friends, business trips if staying in the Mesa area to see something different!
I was a little nervous to do this, but it was so much fun. Our guide, Angie, was great. I totally trusted her as she handled the terrain. She was funny and had a lot of interesting information and stories about the area. I am so glad my son suggested doing this!
Was an absolute blast. Dave was very knowledgeable and funny. Best tour guide and would recommend to anyone whos in the area to do it.
I was so disappointed. first of all, I showed up and it's somebody's house. there's no signs advertising it as a business, there were three, four wheelers, no other vehicles, and no one else showed up. it certainly didn't feel safe for me as a single senior woman to take a four-wheeler ride from someone's house with people. I didn't know when I was going to be the only one there. I waited for other people to show up for 20 minutes and no one came. I ended up going home because it wasn't safe, it wasn't professionally advertised, and there is no way that this should have happened. I would like my money back.
We had the best time. Our guide had so much info and showed us many types of cactus and trees. She also had many stories about the ancient history of the canyon even before humans were there. Highly recommend this family fun tours
We went on this tour at 1pm April 15, 2026,Our guide was Joseph. It was an amazing experience. There were only myself and my husband along with the guide. It was very personable and Joseph stopped to explain a few things along the trail. Going to the bottom of the canyon was my favorite part. Would highly recommend this company for other outings. Good Job guys, it was a great day!
A great adventure! Going in the spring (April) was beautiful. The landscape was so green! There was a lot of offroading traffic and our guide did a great job. He was knowledgeable of the area, and happy to share his local knowledge.
Dave e Great guide. He scaled back the adventure to meet our physical limitations without making us feel like we missed out. Almost cancelled because of the heat. So happy we did not. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dave was a great guide. He was knowledgeable of the area. He gave us all the time we wanted at each stop.
