Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This 21-mile primitive route crosses the rugged Black Hills between Safford and Clifton, climbing nearly 2,000 feet through remote BLM land with incredible views of southeastern Arizona. Unlike many backcountry roads, it's a through route rather than an out-and-back, making every mile feel like you're discovering something new.
We drove the byway from east to west, camped on BLM land overlooking the massive Morenci Mine, and explored a few rough side roads along the way. While the main road was generally well graded during our visit, conditions can change quickly depending on weather, and some of the two-tracks branching off the route are much rougher.
Join us as we cross the Black Hills, take in the views, and experience one of Arizona's lesser-known scenic drives.
Have you driven the Black Hills Back Country Byway? Let us know in the comments!
#Arizona #BackcountryByway #BlackHillsByway #Overlanding #RVLife #Boondocking #ArizonaAdventure #BLMLand #RoadTrip #FullTimeRVers
This 21-mile primitive route crosses the rugged Black Hills between Safford and Clifton, climbing nearly 2,000 feet through remote BLM land with incredible views of southeastern Arizona. Unlike many backcountry roads, it's a through route rather than an out-and-back, making every mile feel like you're discovering something new.
We drove the byway from east to west, camped on BLM land overlooking the massive Morenci Mine, and explored a few rough side roads along the way. While the main road was generally well graded during our visit, conditions can change quickly depending on weather, and some of the two-tracks branching off the route are much rougher.
Join us as we cross the Black Hills, take in the views, and experience one of Arizona's lesser-known scenic drives.
Have you driven the Black Hills Back Country Byway? Let us know in the comments!
#Arizona #BackcountryByway #BlackHillsByway #Overlanding #RVLife #Boondocking #ArizonaAdventure #BLMLand #RoadTrip #FullTimeRVers
