Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Copperton, Utah

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Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

This trail starts off the dirt road called Foothill Drive. It starts heading east up the hill on the section line road and then connects to TC03617 back to the southeast all the way to…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

This is a well-traveled two-track with all types of 4x4 and off-road machines. This trail is a great way to overlook the Tooele Valley above Stansbury Park and Erda. You will encounter some large rocks…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

This is one of the easiest ways to the top of the plateau. There are some large boulders and sand that could present a challenge depending on your vehicle type. There are mostly rocks on…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Hidden Hollow Loop

This is a fun family loop behind Hidden Hollow Elementary in Eagle Mountain. This is a multi-use area, so there are a lot of mountain bikers. This loop takes you to two lookouts. The first…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wayne's Neighbor

This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

512

Trail 512 breaks off from the middle of 511 and heads West, before turning South and running into 509. This track is 1.4 miles in length and travels along small rolling hills in a spaced-out…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

510

The 510 trail begins at the intersection of 506 and 509. It's 2.3 miles long and travels North before heading East and ending at a dirt access road off of Manning Canyon Road. The trail…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

508

Trail 508 starts off Wells Canyon Road and runs North. This track parallels the first half of trail 511 before running into it. Total elevation gain is ~500 ft before reaching a peak in this…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

West Mercur Trail

Established easy dirt road that connects from the 73 to Mercur Canyon Highway. There is nothing difficult to note about this road but keep an eye out for water erosion damage off to the sides…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bit of Both

This is a very short route that connects from one set of trails to another. Water/mud holes may be present on the trail in wet conditions. A section has been rutted due to water erosion…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sunshine Canyon Trail

Sunshine Canyon is one of the easier ways to get up into the Five Mile mountain area. A couple of small dips and bumps here and there, but nothing too technical about this section. My…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Little Moab North Entrance

Turn South off of West Cedar Valley Road, and onto N 18150 W. Follow the pavement past the Intermountain Regional Landfill, where the road will turn into dirt. Continue following the dirt road till you…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

509

Trail 509 is a short connector trail that runs East from Wells Canyon Road and Trail 512, ending at Trails 506/510. This is a 0.6-mile long track that mostly descends when ridden from West to…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa / Su

515

Trail 515 branches off to the West side of Trail 514 and continues North for 1.1 miles, before terminating at a dirt road. This route is a steady climb up ~300 ft when ridden South…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

513

Trail 513 runs South and West from Wells Canyon Road near Trail 512. This track winds through pine trees before climbing a ridge, where the ground changes from soft dirt to embedded rocks. From there…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

516

Trail 516 begins after a dirt road crossing on Trail 514. This is a 1.1-mile long trail that travels West and then North before hitting into Trail 517. Riding North, this track gains ~300 ft…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

506

Trail 506 branches off to the East of 501. It travels North and eventually splits into multiple paths. This trail is 1.2 miles long and has small hills, but the elevation doesn't change much. The…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

514

Trail 514 runs primarily north-south between 515 and 518. This track is 1.1 miles long and is mostly flat for the entire length. It travels through a combination of open fields and short pine trees.…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

507

The 507 heads South from Wells Canyon Road and then turns East before reconnecting with the road. This trail has some loose, sandy turns, and the trees can be tight in some areas. The track…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

By The Way

This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Tight Tree Trail

Tight Tree Trail starts at the main 5-mile parking lot and will begin on an easy well well-traveled path in the open. It will soon split from the main path into the trees, becoming pretty…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Lake Mountain East

This trail is the gateway to tons of adventure. There are tons of spots off this trail to do some shooting, hiking, mountain biking, relax next to a fire pit, or soak in the beautiful…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

501

Trail 501 begins north of the main Fivemile Pass parking area of 73. This trail is 1.1 miles long and runs North-South. When traveling North, you'll gain ~200 ft of elevation--the medium-width track winds between…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

518

Trail 518 is a high-speed roller coaster ride that starts near Trail 517 and heads Southwest. It winds back on itself a few times while descending ~400 ft, ending at a dirt access road. This…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

505

Trail 505 is a 1.5-mile track that starts near the 5 Mile Pass parking lot and breaks off from Trail 504. It runs Northwest before eventually running into Trail 514. This trail is very open…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

520

The 520 track connects 505 to 518 in the 5 Mile Pass OHV area. Near the Northern end of 505, Trail 520 branches off to the West and continues for 3.3 miles before hooking back…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

504

Trail 504 begins to branch off to the West of Trail 501. It then runs North, paralleling 501 until merging back into it. This trail is 0.8 miles in length. The track is open sagebrush…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Pack Trail 1

This dirt trail snakes its way across the hillside and connects to various other trails in the area. Nothing too difficult or noteworthy about this route. A few dips in the trail may have water…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

519

Trail 519 runs southeast from Trail 506. This is a short connector trail that runs 0.3 miles before intersecting the next track. When traveling North, you'll gain ~200 ft of elevation. The track is wide-open…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Copperton, Utah

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
Learn more about Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

This trail starts off the dirt road called Foothill Drive. It starts heading east up the hill on the section line road and then connects to TC03617 back to the southeast all the way to…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

This is a well-traveled two-track with all types of 4x4 and off-road machines. This trail is a great way to overlook the Tooele Valley above Stansbury Park and Erda. You will encounter some large rocks…
Learn more about Bates Canyon Trail
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

This is one of the easiest ways to the top of the plateau. There are some large boulders and sand that could present a challenge depending on your vehicle type. There are mostly rocks on…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Hidden Hollow Loop

This is a fun family loop behind Hidden Hollow Elementary in Eagle Mountain. This is a multi-use area, so there are a lot of mountain bikers. This loop takes you to two lookouts. The first…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wayne's Neighbor

This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Copperton, Utah

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
Learn more about Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

This trail starts off the dirt road called Foothill Drive. It starts heading east up the hill on the section line road and then connects to TC03617 back to the southeast all the way to…
Learn more about Springs Road Fence Line Trail
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

This is a well-traveled two-track with all types of 4x4 and off-road machines. This trail is a great way to overlook the Tooele Valley above Stansbury Park and Erda. You will encounter some large rocks…
Learn more about Bates Canyon Trail
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

This is one of the easiest ways to the top of the plateau. There are some large boulders and sand that could present a challenge depending on your vehicle type. There are mostly rocks on…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Hidden Hollow Loop

This is a fun family loop behind Hidden Hollow Elementary in Eagle Mountain. This is a multi-use area, so there are a lot of mountain bikers. This loop takes you to two lookouts. The first…
Learn more about Hidden Hollow Loop
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wayne's Neighbor

This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
Learn more about Wayne's Neighbor
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su