Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Delta, Utah

Pahvant Butte Loop is a 30.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in Millard County, Utah. The Pahvant Butte Loop is a destination trail which circles the Pahvant Butte, an extinct volcano, which has…
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Backdoor to Little Sahara is a 15.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Millard and Juab Counties. The trailhead is located on Brush Wellman Road a little over 7 miles west from US…
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This trail is short but worth your time to travel down. While not as difficult as the trail leading up to the turn, it is still a little sandy with a couple of small, rockier…
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This 25-mile-long trail over Little Drum Pass in the Little Drum Mountains is located just south of the Drum Mountains, starting right outside of Delta, running West over the pass, and ending at the base…
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The Clear Lake Road is a well-maintained, graded gravel road accessible by all vehicles. The east end of the road is located in the town of Flowell, Utah, which is west of Fillmore, Utah. There…
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Baker Hot Springs is a cool and free little place near Delta, Utah. It is within view of the Intermountain Power Plant. These are three small natural hot pools. They have been built in a…
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This is a smooth but unimproved road that travels North/South along the Eastern edge of Smelter Knolls. This trail provides access to a handful of trails that lead closer to the knoll, as well as…
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Devils Kitchen is a 2.1-mile (4.2-mile round trip) out-and-back destination trail rated 2 of 10 located in Millard County. The trail is an intermittently maintained road that leads to the Devil's Kitchen Petroglyph site. The…
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This trail is short but has some features that make it worth the quick trip. The trail splits off of Smelter Knolls East and heads West to the South side of the knoll, where it…
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This route is a north entrance to Baker Hot Springs, which is a hot spring that is free and open to the public. The road is semi-maintained gravel, but it can be muddy or rutted…
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Baker Hogs Back Right Fork is a 6.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Juab County, Utah. The Baker Hogs Back Loop (Baker Springs, Hog Back Road, and Right Fork) is known for two…
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This trail is an easy trail that travels along the West side of Smelter Knolls until it dead ends atop a small hill overlooking the land West of the knolls. As you travel across the…
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The Squidike Road is a graded gravel road with patches of washboard. It goes around the west side of the Flowell Lava Flow. On the south end, there is a restroom and parking area at…
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The "Desert Mountain Loop" is a newly established trail that offers a straightforward yet picturesque experience for hikers and cyclists alike. The northern portion of this trail connects to Weiss Highway making it a full…
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This route is a groomed dirt road that passes over Desert Mountain. It is an easy trail without any major obstacles. At the top of the pass, there are beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding…
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This trail runs from Old Highway 50 up Long Canyon (Juab County). The trail starts out as a graded, maintained road, but once it starts gaining elevation, it becomes a rocky two-track trail. High clearance…
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This trail travels across the desert landscape, following the powerlines traveling across the open flats. This trail is mostly straight with few turns and it may be tempting to travel at a higher speed, but…
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Baker Hogs Back Road is a 3.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Juab County, Utah. The Baker Hogs Back Loop (Baker Springs, Hog Back Road, and Right Fork) is known for two major…
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The "Mountain Pass AL Route" offers a moderately challenging adventure for those looking to explore scenic landscapes with a bit of thrill. This trail is known for its breathtaking views that encompass rugged terrain and…
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The Weiss Highway is a gravel road that runs from US-6 near Delta at the east end to the small farm community of Callao in the west. This road provides access to the Little Sahara…
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Riverbottom Road-JC8122802 is a 12.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 1 of 10 in Juab County. This is a county-maintained road that can generally be traveled by any 2 or 4WD vehicle with sufficient ground clearance. The…
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This is a nice backroad that is well-maintained and graded. Expect rolling hills, grassy bottoms, and a small creek and reservoir with many good camping spots. This trail has many side roads for exploring with…
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The graded road connecting Ericson Pass Road to Cherry Creek Road. Many ruts tell that this trail could be nasty at best and impassable when wet. 5G cell coverage along the entire route. Keep an…
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Slow Elk Road is an 11.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 in Juab County. This improved county road travels along the eastern edge of the Keg Mountains which rise more than 2,000 feet above…
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This trail leads from Weiss Highway to the Death Canyon area. Despite the name, the road is actually 10 miles long, but it does have a six-mile straight stretch that runs flat at the southern…
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This is a graded road that connects Cherry Creek Road to Weiss Highway. Several side roads to explore and plenty of places to set up camp. Watch out for the many ruts in the road…
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This out-and-back trail just north of Little Sahara starts in the barren desert and goes into an area much more dense with trees and brush, ending up near Maple Peak in the West Tintic Mountains.…
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The Cricket Mountains OHV Trails provide approximately 129 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. There are 12 designated routes within the Cricket Mountain ATV riding area. All routes within the trail network are…
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The Cricket Mountains OHV Trails provide approximately 129 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. There are 12 designated routes within the Cricket Mountain ATV riding area. All routes within the trail network are…
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This easy dirt road ranges from two vehicles wide to about one and a half. It follows Swasey Wash across the desert from Swasey Bottom to Old Highway 6 and 50, with sections that may…
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