Riders along this road encounter spectacular vistas of the desert landscape. Both are winding, up and down graded dirt roads. Passenger vehicles can travel them easily, but if you are driving a motorhome more than 25 feet long, you should not travel these unpaved roads. Even some small motorhomes have difficulty, so check with a ranger first. Trailers are not recommended on these roads.
Guidebooks are available at the visitor center and at the start of both drives.
Outstanding desert landscapes and impressive stands of organ pipe cactus are among the highlights of this tour. The drive takes about two hours. Around one corner you will find the desert oasis of Quitobaquito , while around another you'll find a true Sonoran Desert environment, with saguaros, organ pipe cacti, and elephant trees. This trip takes half a day. Besides these two roads, there are a few unimproved dirt roads that go further into the backcountry.