Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Castle Dale, Utah

This is a short drive on a mostly one-lane dirt road leading to Hamburger Rocks. It's a fun area to explore on foot or by vehicle. The road passes through a sandy open range with hills to the west before arriving at the rocks. When arriving at the rocks, keep right to drive onto the lower rocks and ...
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This is a short drive on a one-lane dirt road leading to a canyon rim overlooking Little Goblin Valley, a series of hoodoo rock formations. Starting at Hamburger Rocks, the road alternates between dirt, sand, and solid rock while crossing a few washes and off-camber terrain before arriving at the ov...
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This is a gravel connector between Cedar Mountain and the routes to Hamburger Rocks and the Buckhorn Wash visitor center. This easy trail has only a few rough spots, and driving across the earthen dam at the northern end is the only off-camber section. Definitely a time saver compared to alternati...
Learn more about BLM 402

This is a well-graded two-lane dirt road leading to the Cedar Mountain Recreation Area. The road begins near Cleveland, Utah, traveling for about 20 miles to reach the Cedar Mountain Recreation Area. The area overlooks the San Rafael Swell with good views of Mexican Mountain and The Wedge to the sou...
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Little Wedge Road starts in the North just after the water crossing at the San Rafael River. It runs through the Sid's Mountain Wilderness which has beautiful, colorful rock formations. It has various road surfaces from dirt with some alkaline white dust to blue clay (which can be very slippery when...
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Fuller Bottom Road descends 350 feet in just over 5.5 miles. This relatively wide track is mostly sandy with small rocks offering large open views of the surrounding area and red rock formations. The trail ends at the San Rafael River Crossing which is easy to find as it is surrounded by trees. The ...
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This route darts back and forth across a dry wash from Bellevue Flats. It is a gradual, almost unnoticeable climb and features some frolicking trail undulations and whoops, as well as banked turns. Although it is a wash, the rocks are few and far between, except when the trail pops out of the ravine...
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This scenic backcountry route travels across open desert ridgelines and rolling terrain with wide views in nearly every direction. The trail is primarily a narrow two-track made up of dirt, sand, and small loose rock, with gentle climbs, shallow dips, and sweeping curves as it winds through scattere...
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Coal Wash North is an alternate trail that runs parallel to Bellevue Flats. It also climbs up 400 feet above the wash of Bellevue Flats which can be a good alternative when the wash route is harder to navigate due to water. Although BLM land, the southern half runs right on the Sid's Mountain Wilder...
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route travels across open desert terrain on a lightly maintained sandy dirt track with occasional small rocks and shallow ruts. The drive is generally ...
Learn more about West Wedge Trail 2

This route travels across open desert flats before winding through scattered juniper and sagebrush toward the edge of the dramatic Sid's Mountain Wilderness. The trail is primarily a narrow dirt two-track with sections of loose sand, embedded rock, and occasional uneven surfaces that keep drivers pa...
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This sandy trail is a shortcut between Green River Cutoff Road and Wedge Overlook Road (CR405) saving over four miles. It is a relatively easy, graded road. The trail is wide with large sweeping turns. It can get washboarded during times of heavy traffic. Be cautious of vehicles going in the other d...
Learn more about Wedge Cutoff Road - CR 406

Dinosaur Quarry Road is a 6.2-mile point-to-point trail that ends at the Jurassic National Monument. The Jurassic National Monument is a fee area and is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and is closed during the winter months. The road up to the Humbug Overlook trail turnoff is open every day...
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route is a very well-maintained dirt road and one of the easiest accesses in the area, making it suitable for most vehicles, including 2WD trucks and e...
Learn more about Lower Wedge Road

This five mile loop trail starts and ends off the main Wedge Overlook trail (405). It climbs slightly and offers scenic views of the vast, open areas above the Wedge. The trail cuts through trees and brush. The trail itself is wide in some areas while narrow as it winds through and up around the tre...
Learn more about Wedge Overlook Loop 2 (3519)

Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. East Wedge is a scenic connector route in the San Rafael Swell that links Lower Wedge Road to Wedge Cutoff Road while offering a more remote and engaging al...
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This is a neat trail that traverses along the edge of the wedge. Plenty of places to pull off and camp or just enjoy the stunning scenery. The trail itself is narrow, rocky, and exposed. The trail is short in length, but not short on scenery, plus if you are looking for an epic campsite, this is whe...
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Wedge Road-Emery CR405 is a 6.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located within the San Rafael Swell. The road is gravel and is easily passable by cars leading to destination viewpoints known as The Little Grand Canyon Overlook and The Wedge Overlook. The trail is a wide two-lane maintained r...
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The Wedge Overlook Loop 1 trail is a three mile trail that connects the main Wedge Overlook trail to other sections of the wedge, Goodwater Rim trailheads, and Goodwater West Trailhead. The trail winds through trees and is more challenging than the main trail it connects. It is more secluded as well...
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. Buckhorn Wash Overlook is a relaxed scenic drive that delivers big views without the crowds often found in other parts of the San Rafael Swell. Following a ...
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This is a short drive on a mostly one-lane dirt road leading to Hamburger Rocks. It's a fun area to explore on foot or by vehicle. The road passes through a sandy open range with hills to the west before arriving at the rocks. When arriving at the rocks, keep right to drive onto the lower rocks and ...
Learn more about Hamburger Rocks

This is a short drive on a one-lane dirt road leading to a canyon rim overlooking Little Goblin Valley, a series of hoodoo rock formations. Starting at Hamburger Rocks, the road alternates between dirt, sand, and solid rock while crossing a few washes and off-camber terrain before arriving at the ov...
Learn more about Little Goblin Valley

This is a gravel connector between Cedar Mountain and the routes to Hamburger Rocks and the Buckhorn Wash visitor center. This easy trail has only a few rough spots, and driving across the earthen dam at the northern end is the only off-camber section. Definitely a time saver compared to alternati...
Learn more about BLM 402

This route darts back and forth across a dry wash from Bellevue Flats. It is a gradual, almost unnoticeable climb and features some frolicking trail undulations and whoops, as well as banked turns. Although it is a wash, the rocks are few and far between, except when the trail pops out of the ravine...
Learn more about Bellevue Flats

This is a short drive on a mostly one-lane dirt road leading to Hamburger Rocks. It's a fun area to explore on foot or by vehicle. The road passes through a sandy open range with hills to the west before arriving at the rocks. When arriving at the rocks, keep right to drive onto the lower rocks and ...
Learn more about Hamburger Rocks

This is a short drive on a one-lane dirt road leading to a canyon rim overlooking Little Goblin Valley, a series of hoodoo rock formations. Starting at Hamburger Rocks, the road alternates between dirt, sand, and solid rock while crossing a few washes and off-camber terrain before arriving at the ov...
Learn more about Little Goblin Valley

This is a gravel connector between Cedar Mountain and the routes to Hamburger Rocks and the Buckhorn Wash visitor center. This easy trail has only a few rough spots, and driving across the earthen dam at the northern end is the only off-camber section. Definitely a time saver compared to alternati...
Learn more about BLM 402

This route darts back and forth across a dry wash from Bellevue Flats. It is a gradual, almost unnoticeable climb and features some frolicking trail undulations and whoops, as well as banked turns. Although it is a wash, the rocks are few and far between, except when the trail pops out of the ravine...
Learn more about Bellevue Flats