FR4475 is an alternate route up to Rice Peak instead of Nugget. Although the distance up to Rice Peak is similar, this forest road is slightly rougher and more lightly traveled. It features loose, rocky climbs and descents and switchbacks; none of which are too difficult but the elevation changes might give some drivers pause. Suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles with good tires and decent ground clearance from the factory. Experienced drivers recommended for solo travel.

FR4483, the road to Rice Peak. This segment starts gently enough at the junction with FR4475, but the terrain quickly becomes steep, rocky, and loose. There are switchback and rock gardens that require careful line picking and decent ground clearance. Amazing views up here. This trail runs along the Arizona Trail backpacking route, so watch for hikers along the road. It can be done in a stock four-wheel drive vehicle, but with great care. It terminates atop Rice Peak. Backtracking required.

Peppersauce is the name of FR29, which follows a wash of the same name, with multiple small stream crossings, before it ascends out of the canyon. There are several nice dispersed campsites, suitable for both van and high-clearance four-wheel drive, within the first mile of the lower terminus. This track features some mild challenges including small rocky sections, off-cambers, and hill climbs, and is suited for stock four-wheel drive vehicles with good tires and decent ground clearance from the factory.

This track is an excerpt of the lower portion of Nugget, which is FR4472. Taking lower Although you're only on it for a short distance, Nugget from Peppersauce grants access to a somewhat more challenging route up to Rice Peak. This section of Nugget runs along a grassy ridge and a small pond, and while the road is rough, this part of it is not challenging and is suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles.