Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dennehotso, Arizona

This is a graded dirt road, maintained sometimes. There are several side roads you can take. You'll see open desert terrain but have views of the rims and cliffs as you drive down the road.…
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Johns Canyon Road - West is a 12.4-mile out-and-back (33.6-mile round trip from pavement) trail rated 2 of 10 located within the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. The Johns Canyon Road is located near Mexican…
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Spectacular 17 mile route through iconic desert spires, buttes, and formations. Think Monument Valley that you can actually drive right next to the monuments and wild camp - for free. This route is not hard,…
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This route follows a gravel road that is easy to navigate when dry, but a high-clearance vehicle with 4WD is preferred. It offers great viewpoints of the San Juan River Canyon. Starting from Highway 261…
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Comb Ridge is a 5.6-mile (11.2-mile round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located on the southern end of the Bear Ears National Monument. This trail is also known as the road to River…
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The Moki Dugway is a 2.7-mile unpaved stretch of Utah State Highway 261. What makes this unusual is this section of road was created by carving into the cliff walls and has remained unpaved since…
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Comb Wash Road follows the iconic Comb Ridge. The road itself is on BLM land and is suitable for most all-terrain vehicles. There are some water crossings in the Spring or when storms are nearby,…
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BLM B0057 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back (2.6-mile round trip) trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Juan County. This is a destination trail to the Lime Butte Ruins located on Cedar Mesa and within…
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Baulie's Road is a 6.8-mile out-and-back trail (13.6-mile round trip) rated 3 of 10 located in San Juan County and falls within the Bears Ears National Monument. This is a destination trail also known as…
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County Road 240 is a 9-mile-long full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth, hard-packed dirt, with nice views of all the surrounding green hills and mesas and pink sandstone layers. It's really scenic in a landscape…
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This 3.4-mile 4x4 route starts on County Road 240 and goes south until it dead-ends at a cliff over Butler Wash. The cliff comes up suddenly, so don't go too fast at the end of…
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This trail starts at Highway 95 through a fence. It's a faint trail in the beginning, going through pinyon pines and sagebrush. It's elevated above Butler Wash as it parallels the wash after leaving the…
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This 17.3 mile out and back box canyon trail features amazing Utah bluffs and rock formations and numerous water crossings. You will turn left before crossing the water that leads to Hotel Rock. There is…
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This 4-mile scenic track starts from County Road 240 as a wider dirt trail on top of a desert mesa. As it goes south, it has lots of unmarked intersections for spurs you can explore.…
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Road 205 starts off of Comb Ridge Descent and goes north for 2.2 miles on a full-width graded dirt road. As you drive north, you'll have views looking towards Comb Ridge and the tall red…
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Mule Shoe is a sand wash that leads to a narrow canyon. It has a few gates to open and close due to it being in an open range. It's very interesting to see what…
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Trail 2 is a rutted, narrow Jeep trail near Blanding, Utah, that goes between pinyon pines and sagebrush with views toward the Abajo Mountains. It's a fun trail to explore in the fall and spring…
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This is a 2-mile spur off of County Road 240 that goes to a cool view of a canyon overlooking Comb Ridge. It's a dirt road with sandy sections and long sections of flat slick…
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Trail 1 is a 1.3-mile loop off of South Elks Road. It's a narrower Jeep trail on hardpack dirt, between small bushes and pinyon pine on a gravelly surface. It joins up with a wider…
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This 3.6-mile route continues south from the graded road Whisker Draw South until it meets up with County Road 240. It starts at the intersection with Whisker Draw South at the point where it becomes…
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This road is wide and graded but leads to several more technical trails and provides access to the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It largely traverses BLM, which makes it a perfect area to camp and…
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This is a narrower Jeep trail on dirt, through sagebrush and pinyon pine in the Cheese and Raisins Hills. The trail is less trafficked, with ruts and washouts on the side of the trail to…
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This is a 2-mile-long 4x4 road in the Brushy Basin area near Blanding, Utah. It goes through a high desert terrain full of sagebrush and pinyon pine, and the area is full of similar Jeep…
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This is a wide graded dirt road that starts off of South Elks Road, which is also wide and easy. It goes for 1.3 miles, making a sharp left turn when it comes to a…
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This is a 3-mile spur off of Shumway Mines that heads west into the Cheese and Raisins Hills and dead-ends at nowhere in particular. This trail is most likely used for hunting access or just…
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Whisker Draw South Road is a full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth dirt, wide, and goes through a high desert terrain of pinyon pine on green desert mesas. It has lots of unmarked intersections and…
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This 3.3-mile trail goes west from South Elks Road, connecting to another Jeep trail that makes a loop back to South Elks Road. It goes between pinyon pine and sagebrush with big ruts running alongside…
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This is a 2-mile spur off of the graded road Whisker Draw South. It's a wider dirt trail between sagebrush on soft dirt, with lots of ruts and unmarked intersections. It winds through the pinyon…
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This 2.7-mile trail starts on South Elks Road and goes west, connecting to Whiskers Draw to make a loop back to the main road. It's a narrow track through pinyon pine trees on soft dirt,…
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This stunning Shelf Road provides fantastic views of the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest. It connects the wonderful campsites on the plateau with the red rock canyons that surround it, offering visitors a unique and…
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