Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clawson, Utah

Green River Cutoff Road is one of the main gateway routes through the San Rafael Swell and an excellent choice for travelers wanting big scenery with easy access. This well-maintained road can typically be driven…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is an easy trail running between South Side Ferron Trail and connections to Ferron-Mayfield in the North. A short ride East from the South end takes you to Wrigley Springs Reservoir while heading West.…
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This is an easy trail bordering Eagle Canyon Wilderness. The trail ranges from flat dirt track through the open desert to sandy/rocky Coal Wash. The North end of the trail provides access to the Eva…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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North Fork Coal-BLM638 is a 4-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the San Rafael Swell north of Interstate 70. This trail starts at the intersection with Fixit Pass (BLM638) and Devil's Race…
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This trail climbs Ephraim Canyon to Skyline Drive before a few miles on Skyline. There is then a 50" trail that descends the back of the mountain to Joes Valley Reservoir before another trail climbs…
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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,…
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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…
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From the I70 freeway, this easy dirt road is one of several leading into the San Rafael Swell area. A few washes are crossed, one of which had shallow water flowing mid-April time. The amount…
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This trail boasts high mountain vistas with meadows, thick pines, and aspen. The trail is mostly restricted to 50-inch vehicles, with wider allowances on either end. Grassy Lake has a Forest Service pit toilet if…
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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…
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This is a short but fun side trail off Ferron Mayfield Road. Ferron Reservoir to the west and Willow Lake to the east provide ample camping and fishing in the area for a multi-day ride.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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This is the western part of a larger loop connecting to McEwan Flat and gives access to the Cove Lake trail. It's short and simple with a couple of easy hill climbs and a few…
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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.…
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If you are trailing an ATV or UTV, you can make it to the left turn at McKay Flat. The roads are wide enough to park along the edge. On this route, you'll see Hondoo…
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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…
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This is an easy trail running a canyon through the Devils Canyon Wilderness. It provides a beautiful drive through one of the most colorful canyons in the area. The trail is maintained but be aware…
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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. East Wedge is a scenic connector route in the San Rafael Swell that…
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This single-lane dirt road covers a desert area with little vegetation, but many great views across the flat landscape. The soil contains a lot of clay and can get very muddy after a rain or…
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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…
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