Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Boulder, Utah

Hell's Backbone is a rugged area that bridges between towering Boulder Mountain on the north and canyons cut by the Escalante River and its tributaries on the south. The Hell's Backbone Road is a winding…
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McGath Point Overlook Trail begins just off Hell's Backbone Road near Highway 12 and offers a winding, forested ride into some of the most scenic terrain in southern Utah. This 10-mile out-and-back trail combines smooth,…
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This nine-mile trail drops almost 2000 feet from 9500 feet down to 7649 feet. It cuts through pretty aspen forest which are stunning in the fall. It is very rocky with some roots as well…
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Roundup Cuddy Back-NFS30566 is a 4.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah, within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Roundup Cuddy Back connects Hells Backbone (NFS30153) and…
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Sweetwater-NFS30494 is a 3-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah, within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Sweetwater Trail is a well-identified single-track trail that provides the…
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Great Western Trail-Pine Lake to Torrey, Utah is a 77-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in South Central, Utah. The Great Western Trail is a continuous trail system spanning about 4,455 miles that…
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Big Flat begins just off Highway 12 and quickly transports you into a quiet expanse of BLM land, where large meadows dotted with cedar trees stretch toward the horizon. Be sure to close the cattle…
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Embark on an easy drive to a captivating geological wonder! The road culminates in a spacious turnout, where you'll find the marked trailhead for the volcanic trail. Along the way, numerous short detours lead to…
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Cedar Ridge Climb starts just off Highway 12 and ascends steadily along a dirt and sand trail, sprinkled with small rocks and lined by dense cedar trees. As you gain elevation, the trail offers a…
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This is actually part of the Great Western Trail - a hiking route that spans North/South from Mexico to Canada. Hikers could be present on the trail, so please be respectful. The trail begins with…
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Big Spring/South Big Flat starts off as a compacted dirt road cutting through an open meadow lined with cedar trees. The first couple of miles are somewhat graded and easygoing, skirting private land boundaries before…
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Horseshoe Canyon takes you deep into one of the most visually striking canyons in the region. The trail winds through a dramatic landscape filled with towering rock formations and vibrant layers of red, gray, purple,…
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Fun mixed terrain route accessing Lower Browns Reservoir, Jorgensen Flat, Tantalus Flats, Laurel and Hardy Arch, and the Western back-door access point of Capitol Reef National Park. This route starts out as a graded gravel…
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This is a very short offshoot trail from 35158. It's on the advanced side with a couple of steep hill climbs, a couple of which have some rocky sections to navigate. It abruptly dead ends…
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Pine Creek Road FS 30153 is a 10.4-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The trailhead starts just after the cattle guard about 3.3 miles…
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This short, fun trail gets you off a main road and allows you to explore the area north of Escalante. It has some challenges, but nothing a moderately skilled driver should be able to handle.…
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Trails is a sandy gravel trail that leads you through washes and dry creek beds that is a class 2 trail. Be aware of the weather parts of the trail may be muddy and slick…
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Wolverine Canyon is a visually striking trail that winds through a vibrant desert canyon carved by time and water. The route travels through sandy washes filled with small rocks and is lined with greenery, including…
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From off of Highway 12, this nearly 2-mile out-and-back trail dead-ends at a beautiful little meadow view. It's not flat enough to camp at, unfortunately. As far as difficulty, there are a handful of small…
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Hole In The Rock Road (BLM 200) travels through the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Almost 60 miles in length, this out-and-back dirt road travels through some of the most remote country in the…
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This road starts just north of the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park and runs north, to an intersection with the Hell's Backbone Loop Road. That road is a heavily traveled road for visitors wanting to…
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Easy gravel road climbing up onto Boulder Mountain above Escalante, UT. This road accesses Posey Lake, Cyclone Lake, and a number of high alpine lakes. Climbing over 9,500 feet, this is a great place to…
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Cedar Wash Road is a 9.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10. This is a destination trail which connects Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the community of Escalante. This easy road provides access to a couple of…
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Smoky Mountain Scenic Backway is an 80-mile challenging drive located in Kane and Garfield Counties within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Smoky Mountain Road North BLM 300 starts at the intersection of BLM 300…
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Whites Flat FS 30152 is a 10-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The road is a full two-lane improved dirt road that is maintained…
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This sandy single wide track with a few turnouts for passing is the Southern route to access the Cosmic Ashtray. 4x4 is highly recommended. The Ashtray is approx. 4.3 miles past the trailhead at Harris…
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Embarking on North Creek Road is a rewarding journey that is definitely worth exploring. The initial stretch takes you through private property, treating you to splendid valley vistas. As you venture further, the landscape transitions…
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Old Escalante Road FH 17 is a 22-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County, Utah, and runs through the Dixie National Forest (Escalante Ranger District). Utah Forest Road 17 (FH 17) is a very scenic,…
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This is an amazing trail (not too technical) that connects from the south end of Capitol Reef NP to the Tantalus Flats trail and comes out by the Lower Bowns reservoir. Most of the trail…
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Wolverine Loop Road has a northern entrance and a southern entrance. This trail consists of gravel and a class 2 trail rating. Wet conditions may provide some water crossings and muddy conditions. The trail leads…
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