Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Brian Head, Utah

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Henrie Connector

This mile-and-a-half trail connects Tommy Loop and Henrie Knolls. At one point, the trail crosses a black rock lava field. Open to SXS or smaller machines. Nothing too challenging about this route, but there are…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Strawberry Loop

This seven-mile loop through Dixie National Forest is a very scenic route. Towards the middle of the trail is a stunning overlook of the Pink Cliffs, which resemble the rock features found in Bryce Canyon…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Duck Creek Way

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…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Tommy Loop to Henrie Knolls

This five-mile loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. Primitive camping was noted along the southern part (Tommy Loop) of the route, so it is open to all sized vehicles. There…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Tommy Loop Access

This short trail connects from Tommy Loop trail to USFS Rd 067 (Mammoth Creek Road). There were camp spots noted at both ends of the trail, so full-sized vehicles (and campers) are able to drive…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Willis Creek

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…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Broad Hollow

This trail rides right along the top of the ridge line and offers glimpses overlooking the surrounding forest. At the time of tracking the trail (end of May), there were several fallen trees along the…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Maragunt Plateau 1

This short trail connects from the Uinta dispersed camping area and takes you in the direction to/from Duck Creek Village. Towards the western end, there is a small hill to navigate up/down, with a few…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Ponderosa Loop

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Tommy Loop Connector

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…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Ponderosa Loop Mini

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…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Markagunt Plateau 2

Also known as "Old Highway", this section is one of three of the Markagunt Plateau trails. This section is open to vehicles - high clearance is highly recommended, especially for the Eastern section, where there…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Strawberry Ridge

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…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Turkey Track Loop 2 - #17

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…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Asay Bench Loop - #49

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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Turkey Track Loop - #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…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Swains Creek

Also known as Strawberry Ridge Road, this maintained scenic dirt road begins/ends from the 14 and is easy enough for 2WD vehicles. At one point, you will enter a private property residence - Swains Creek…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Harris Rim

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…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Billingsly Creek Draw

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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Markagunt Plateau Connector

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…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Billingsly Trail

This quick, easy trail connects Harris Rim and Swains Creek, going up/down the side of the mountain ridge. Open to all sizes of vehicles. There is nothing of difficulty to note about this short route.…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Arrowhead Trail

This trail starts in the flat lands with beautiful desert scenery for miles around, with a two-lane maintained road but sand can be washed out by floods so always keep in mind weather conditions. The…
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Total Miles
45.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Panguitch to Casto Canyon and Casto Bluff Loop

This route sends the you to amazing bluffs and hudus. The ride sends you on a ride very similar to Bryce Canyon but you are able to do it on a motorized vehicle and see…
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Total Miles
28.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Poverty Gulch Overlook

This is a great way to start your Poverty Gulch adventure. This track stays above Poverty Gulch and rides a ridgeline looking down into Poverty Gulch. This is a relatively easy track; however, it is…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Poverty Gulch Jump Start

Poverty Gulch is a fun ride with a variety of obstacles. For this reason, the trail has been separated into shorter segments to highlight the different areas. This trail is adjacent to the beautiful Zion…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Smith Mesa

This trail starts out as a paved road from either end but turns to dirt road for the 20 miles around the Smith Mesa plateau. The West entrance snakes its way up the Hurricane Mesa.…
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Total Miles
29
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Poverty Gulch Decent

The trail is a portion of the Poverty Gulch trail that includes the descent on a slightly narrower, steeper, and much more windy section of the trail. For those who do not like heights, this…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Poverty Gulch Slick Rock/Petroglyphs

This section of the trail continues the decent into the canyon and to the East fork of the Virgin River. The trail ends with a couple of options. You can proceed straight down to the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Straight Canyon

This side trail off Tropic Reservoir Road takes you through aspen patches and along west-facing overlooks characteristic of the area. The trail can be narrow and overgrown at points, and is more suited for ATVs…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Meadow Valley

This trail is two lanes wide most of the way. A few small hills, but it is mostly flat lands. There is sagebrush on the east side, and the west side has a lot more…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa