Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alton, Utah

County Road 10 is an expansive, impeccably maintained, two-lane gravel transit route that serves as a vital corridor connecting the charming, small town of Alton directly to the scenic Glendale Bench Road (BLM 1854). Spanning a breezy 12.0 miles, this wide and welcoming thoroughfare escorts traveler...
Learn more about County Road 10

This trail leads to a beautiful scenic overlook where you can see Highway 89 and the cliffs and canyons beyond. This trail can be reached by following Stout Ridge from the north or accessed from Highway 89 taking the south entrance of Stout Canyon Ridge for a short distance, which will get you to th...
Learn more about Stout Ridge Point

This trail connects to Highway 14 on the north and Highway 89 on the south. Each end has primitive camping available. You will enjoy wonderful views as parts of the trail are shelf road, and even across the ridge where you enjoy 360 views. There is one small ledge that bumped this trail rating to 3,...
Learn more about Stout Ridge

This easy dirt road follows along the mountain ridge back and travels Southwest from the 14, and connects to Swains Creek. It is open to all sizes of vehicles and is 2WD capable. There are a handful of little pull-offs to overlook the neighboring canyons and surrounding forest. At some point, a wild...
Learn more about Harris Rim

This short trail connects from Harris Rim to Swains Creek. There are some large erosion ruts especially in the middle of the trail. At some point there was a wildfire that burned the forest at the top of the trail. There is a small, shallow water crossing right at the beginning/end on the Swains Cre...
Learn more about Billingsly Creek Draw

You are in for a scenic option to avoid some pavement between Highway 89 near Glendale Utah, and Highway 14 near Duck Creek Village Utah. The road is well maintained and varies between one and two vehicles wide as you climb up from Highway 14 and end up on the Markagunt Plateau. The north end of thi...
Learn more about Stout Canyon Road

Billingsly Trail (Trail #67 of the Markagunt OHV System, or Forest Service Road 30598) is an easy and scenic 2.3-mile connector trail perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a quick, relaxed mountain drive. This trail bridges the gap between Harris Rim and Swains Creek, winding through dense st...
Learn more about Billingsly Trail

This very short connecting trail is open to SXS or smaller vehicles. Towards the middle of the trail, there is a short, steep hill to go up/down, depending on the direction of travel. It is a blind hill to any on-coming traffic, so use caution. There are a couple of small erosion and rocky spots alo...
Learn more about Markagunt Plateau Connector

Markagunt Plateau 2, also known as the Old Highway, is an ideal route for scenic cruisers and beginner offroaders looking to explore the beautiful forest terrain of southern Utah. Stretching approximately 2.8 miles through the Dixie National Forest, this trail features a gentle elevation gain of aro...
Learn more about Markagunt Plateau 2

A fun loop that weaves and winds its way through Dixie National Forest. The trail has a few ruts, erosion spots, and rocky patches. Be sure to keep an eye out for fallen trees on the trail, especially early in the season. Every now and then, you'll catch glimpses overlooking the surrounding forest. ...
Learn more about Turkey Track Loop 2 - #17

A fun loop that weaves and winds its way through the forest. There are a few ruts and erosion spots on the trail but aside from that, nothing too difficult. Every now and then, you'll catch glimpses overlooking the forest or Strawberry Creek Canyon. Trail #17 of the Markagunt OHV System.
Learn more about Turkey Track Loop - #17

This easy, maintained dirt road off the 14 takes you up and along the ridge line, eventually connecting to Strawberry Point Road. There are primitive camp spots right at the beginning of the road, so it is open to full-sized vehicles. Briefly, the road goes through private property but returns to Na...
Learn more about Strawberry Ridge

A fun, quick little loop that weaves and winds its way through the forest. There are a few ruts and erosion spots on the trail, plus a few rocky patches, but aside from that, nothing too difficult. Open to SXS or smaller machines. Trail #44 of the Markagunt OHV System.
Learn more about Ponderosa Loop Mini

The Ponderosa Loop is a fairly easy and fun loop that weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There are a couple of large rocky sections throughout the trail, as well as possible erosion sections (ruts) to look out for. According to the Markagunt OHV System map, this section is o...
Learn more about Ponderosa Loop

This trail begins at the Glendale Bench Road, a dirt road that starts off easy, with a few sandy spots. 4WD/AWD is recommended. About 6.7 miles in, you will come to a gate that you can pass through. Be sure to close the gate behind you and stay on Country Road 112, as this trail goes through private...
Learn more about Elkheart Cliffs Overlook

This quick little loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There is nothing too terribly difficult about this trail; however (in dry conditions), there were several inches of very fine dust buildup on the trail that hid some unexpected ruts (causing the bike to dump over). Th...
Learn more about Asay Bench Loop - #49

This quick, one-mile trail connects Tommy Loop and Markagunt Plateau trails. Open to SXS or smaller machines. There are some small erosion spots (ruts) and a few loose rocky sections throughout the trail. Some of the corners are blind to any potential on-coming trail traffic, so just use caution. Tr...
Learn more about Tommy Loop Connector

BLM 115 is an incredibly scenic, smooth, and remarkably fast-paced single-lane dirt route that serves as a fantastic backcountry connection between the small town of Alton and the Glendale Bench Road. Stretching out over 12.9 miles, this beautifully secluded track winds its way through a vibrant hig...
Learn more about BLM 115

Willis Creek trail starts/ends in the private neighborhood - look for trail markers #53. The trail follows alongside a beautiful creek and meadow nearly the entire way. Keep an eye out for fallen trees and trail debris. Water runoff on the trail likely, especially early in the season. The trail itse...
Learn more about Willis Creek

Open to SXS (72") or smaller machines, this easy trail is the OHV route in/out of town (Duck Creek Village). It also connects to several other trails and hiking trailheads in the area. The trail may also be known as Duck Creek Snowmobile Trail and is part of the Strawberry Loop.
Learn more about Duck Creek Way

This trail leads to a beautiful scenic overlook where you can see Highway 89 and the cliffs and canyons beyond. This trail can be reached by following Stout Ridge from the north or accessed from Highway 89 taking the south entrance of Stout Canyon Ridge for a short distance, which will get you to th...
Learn more about Stout Ridge Point

This trail connects to Highway 14 on the north and Highway 89 on the south. Each end has primitive camping available. You will enjoy wonderful views as parts of the trail are shelf road, and even across the ridge where you enjoy 360 views. There is one small ledge that bumped this trail rating to 3,...
Learn more about Stout Ridge

This easy dirt road follows along the mountain ridge back and travels Southwest from the 14, and connects to Swains Creek. It is open to all sizes of vehicles and is 2WD capable. There are a handful of little pull-offs to overlook the neighboring canyons and surrounding forest. At some point, a wild...
Learn more about Harris Rim

This short trail connects from Harris Rim to Swains Creek. There are some large erosion ruts especially in the middle of the trail. At some point there was a wildfire that burned the forest at the top of the trail. There is a small, shallow water crossing right at the beginning/end on the Swains Cre...
Learn more about Billingsly Creek Draw

This trail leads to a beautiful scenic overlook where you can see Highway 89 and the cliffs and canyons beyond. This trail can be reached by following Stout Ridge from the north or accessed from Highway 89 taking the south entrance of Stout Canyon Ridge for a short distance, which will get you to th...
Learn more about Stout Ridge Point

This trail connects to Highway 14 on the north and Highway 89 on the south. Each end has primitive camping available. You will enjoy wonderful views as parts of the trail are shelf road, and even across the ridge where you enjoy 360 views. There is one small ledge that bumped this trail rating to 3,...
Learn more about Stout Ridge

This easy dirt road follows along the mountain ridge back and travels Southwest from the 14, and connects to Swains Creek. It is open to all sizes of vehicles and is 2WD capable. There are a handful of little pull-offs to overlook the neighboring canyons and surrounding forest. At some point, a wild...
Learn more about Harris Rim

This short trail connects from Harris Rim to Swains Creek. There are some large erosion ruts especially in the middle of the trail. At some point there was a wildfire that burned the forest at the top of the trail. There is a small, shallow water crossing right at the beginning/end on the Swains Cre...
Learn more about Billingsly Creek Draw