Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Central, Utah

The primary road is an easy trail, suitable for most vehicles unless it has recently rained or snowed. The road parallels the paved highway and the Santa Clara River between Route 18 and Pine Valley.…
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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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If you're looking to get some elevation, look no further. Big mountain is over 7k feet and offers almost 360deg views from the top. You may have to explore the little fingers of trails up…
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This short run down the side of the hill starts at Enterprise Reservoirs Road and abruptly traverses down the side of the hill. At the bottom, there are a few nice dispersed campsites before it…
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Grass Valley Road is a 12.5-mile point-to-point dirt road rated 2 of 10. This road connects the communities of Pine Valley and Pinto. The road is predominately two-lane consisting of hard-pack dirt and gravel. This…
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This trail runs from the town of Enterprise up to Ox Valley. The trail begins right where the pavement ends. There are quite a few offshoot trails and camping opportunities along the way. However, the…
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Connector between trails on the east side of Veyo, and trails into the National Forest near Gunlock State Park. Easy road with some sites of interest including Veyo Volcano which is an intact cinder cone,…
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This easy two-lane washboard road heads up into the hills towards enterprise lakes and is almost all uphill. Once in the National Forest, the trail narrows to a single width with pullouts to pass oncoming…
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This moderately easy trail twists and turns as it generally follows along the main utility lines. There are long loose rocky hills and minor washouts with expansive views around every corner. Someone ran a grader…
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When in St. George Utah this is a nice scenic loop that completes the Diamond Valley, Lone Pine-Cottonwood Loop train marked on the map. This ride is on maintained County, BLM and ranch dirt roads.…
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This is a fun, easy trail with fantastic views of the surrounding area. On the Diamond Valley side you will have views of cinder cones, a dormant volcano with crater, hundreds of square miles to…
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Meadow Canyon Road-FS30010 is a 6.5-mile point-to-point road that runs through Big Canyon and is rated 2 of 10. This two-track trail offers scenic views and stops at two historic sites: Hamblin Cemetery and the…
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The easy trail heads up into the Juniper trees and follows the ridgeline for most of it. There are expansive views of the valley below, and if one pays attention, there are a few camping…
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This easy little dropdown runs from the top at Tobin Bench down to the main easy trail to get up to the Enterprise Reservoirs. The views are pretty impressive since you are up on top…
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Don't blink if you are on the highway; you'll miss the sneaky entrance to this little gem. It starts with an easy hill climb and continues with a few more before leveling out on the…
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The northern section of this loop is the access for ATVs 50" or less and dirtbikes to enter. It's narrow with tight turns and very off-camber sections, but quite pretty to run and a very…
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This leg around the northern side of Tobin bench couldn't be more different than the trail on the southside. It is a little deserty and canyon-like versus more ridgeline and scenic. It has a few…
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This easy two-lane washboard and somewhat rutted trail heads into the hills and passes the Calf Springs Creek and Holt Reservoir. There are several camping spots and even a few near the water if that's…
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Bull Valley ATV Trail is a 7.5-mile ATV (50-inch or less) trail located in the Dixie National Forest, Pine Valley Ranger District. The trail is rated 3 of 10 and consists of dirt and slick…
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This trail heads up a canyon where a short hike would lead to 8-mile springs. There is plenty of dispersed camping spots and fire rings. Choose whether you prefer a view or some lovely shade…
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The first part of this trail is relatively easy, but it does narrow on the second half as you climb up the canyon. At the end you stop right next to a large pipe that…
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This is a fun day trip that will take you above 6,000 feet in elevation with some superb panoramic views of the area. Along the way you will see Square Top Mountain where a B-52…
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This short out and back features a few dispersed camping spots that may not be allowed except in the little corner of BLM land. It appears to be private property, but no gate blocks access.…
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This trail has scenic views and a couple of lookout points. It takes you to the edge of Newcastle Reservoir. It is two lanes wide most of the way and is fairly well maintained. There…
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This fun side of the mountain has spectacular views of the town of Enterprise below. There are some nice camping spots at both ends of the trail with established fire rings. A short offshoot takes…
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This short trail gradually climbs above the town of Gunlock through a series of switchbacks until you reach a plateau with sweeping views in all directions. Beautiful rock formations come into view as you proceed…
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This trail begins super easy, and most of it would be rated a two as it twists and turns through valleys and meadows. Springtime wildflowers were blooming. Interesting rock formations line both sides of the…
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This fun trail starts at the edge of town near a few farms and then heads across the north side of E mountain. There are a few dispersed camping spots. Just be sure the one…
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This dirt trail starts off as a well-defined route but slowly turns into a meager two-track that ultimately fades away at a dead-end. Water erosion has rutted some spots. There are several sections with large,…
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This easy scenic dirt road takes you around the Pine Valley Mountains and through the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness. There are a couple of hiking trailheads along this route as well as Yankee Doodle Canyon. Scattered…
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