Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Blanding, Utah

Recapture Rim Trail is a 5.9-mile ATV/UTV/Motorcycle -only point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Juan County. This trail is the closest trail to the now-closed Recapture Canyon. The trail starts on the…
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This road is wide and graded but leads to several more technical trails and provides access to the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It largely traverses BLM, which makes it a perfect area to camp and…
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This 2.7-mile trail starts on South Elks Road and goes west, connecting to Whiskers Draw to make a loop back to the main road. It's a narrow track through pinyon pine trees on soft dirt,…
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This 3.3-mile trail goes west from South Elks Road, connecting to another Jeep trail that makes a loop back to South Elks Road. It goes between pinyon pine and sagebrush with big ruts running alongside…
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This is a narrower Jeep trail on dirt, through sagebrush and pinyon pine in the Cheese and Raisins Hills. The trail is less trafficked, with ruts and washouts on the side of the trail to…
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This is a 2-mile-long 4x4 road in the Brushy Basin area near Blanding, Utah. It goes through a high desert terrain full of sagebrush and pinyon pine, and the area is full of similar Jeep…
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This is a wide graded dirt road that starts off of South Elks Road, which is also wide and easy. It goes for 1.3 miles, making a sharp left turn when it comes to a…
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Trail 1 is a 1.3-mile loop off of South Elks Road. It's a narrower Jeep trail on hardpack dirt, between small bushes and pinyon pine on a gravelly surface. It joins up with a wider…
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County Road 240 is a 9-mile-long full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth, hard-packed dirt, with nice views of all the surrounding green hills and mesas and pink sandstone layers. It's really scenic in a landscape…
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This is a 3-mile spur off of Shumway Mines that heads west into the Cheese and Raisins Hills and dead-ends at nowhere in particular. This trail is most likely used for hunting access or just…
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Trail 2 is a rutted, narrow Jeep trail near Blanding, Utah, that goes between pinyon pines and sagebrush with views toward the Abajo Mountains. It's a fun trail to explore in the fall and spring…
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Recapture Canyon in the Blanding/Monticello, Utah area is a scenic rocky canyon that borders the Abajo Mountains to the north, Recapture Reservoir and Blanding, Utah to the south. Abajo Mountain is a twin peak that…
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This 3.6-mile route continues south from the graded road Whisker Draw South until it meets up with County Road 240. It starts at the intersection with Whisker Draw South at the point where it becomes…
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Whisker Draw South Road is a full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth dirt, wide, and goes through a high desert terrain of pinyon pine on green desert mesas. It has lots of unmarked intersections and…
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This 4-mile scenic track starts from County Road 240 as a wider dirt trail on top of a desert mesa. As it goes south, it has lots of unmarked intersections for spurs you can explore.…
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This trail starts at Highway 95 through a fence. It's a faint trail in the beginning, going through pinyon pines and sagebrush. It's elevated above Butler Wash as it parallels the wash after leaving the…
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This is a 2-mile spur off of the graded road Whisker Draw South. It's a wider dirt trail between sagebrush on soft dirt, with lots of ruts and unmarked intersections. It winds through the pinyon…
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This is a 2-mile spur off of County Road 240 that goes to a cool view of a canyon overlooking Comb Ridge. It's a dirt road with sandy sections and long sections of flat slick…
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This is a low canyon trail that follows the bottom of a desert canyon. You will see ruins of an old sawmill and a logging operation. There are several camping locations in this canyon but…
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This 3.4-mile 4x4 route starts on County Road 240 and goes south until it dead-ends at a cliff over Butler Wash. The cliff comes up suddenly, so don't go too fast at the end of…
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This is an easy mountain road that is well-maintained. Use this route to access other trails and camping sites in the area. Camp Jackson Trailhead, Wagon Wheel Trailhead, and Bulldog Trailhead are accessed from this…
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This road is well maintained except for winter and rainy seasons. There are narrow winding sections with amazing views but not for those afraid of heights. The terrain changes from somewhat high desert to deep…
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Road 205 starts off of Comb Ridge Descent and goes north for 2.2 miles on a full-width graded dirt road. As you drive north, you'll have views looking towards Comb Ridge and the tall red…
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This 17.3 mile out and back box canyon trail features amazing Utah bluffs and rock formations and numerous water crossings. You will turn left before crossing the water that leads to Hotel Rock. There is…
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Comb Wash Road follows the iconic Comb Ridge. The road itself is on BLM land and is suitable for most all-terrain vehicles. There are some water crossings in the Spring or when storms are nearby,…
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Welcome to the Abajo Peak Off-Road Trail! Nestled within the breathtaking wilderness of Monticello Utah, this mountain dirt off-road trail offers a delightful adventure for beginners and seasoned explorers alike. The trail is renowned for…
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Starts off as a paved road, then turns into a maintained dirt road, then bare right into a forested OHV trail. This is a great beginner trail. Be on the look-out for a large grassy…
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The Shay Ridge Trail #162 is 5.4 miles long, beginning at Shay Ridge (FR 500104) and ending at Jackson Ridge (FS 50354). The north end elevation is 8,463 feet, while the high point reaches an…
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This is a great little trail that eventually takes you to a lookout point. The trail has some rocky sections and tight areas on the trail. It is recommended for a UTV, ATV, or dirt…
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This trail is a fun, short little detour from the main road up the mountain. There are a few small rocks and holes on the trail but nothing too serious. Any 4x4 should make it…
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