Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dennehotso, Arizona

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Valley of the Gods

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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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Comb Wash Road

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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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Arch Canyon

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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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

South Elks Road

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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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Canyon De Chelly

This park sits entirely on Navajo tribal lands. Beautiful ruins, Indian writings and phenomenal scenery are just a few of the perks you'll experience here. You can take a guide along with you, or use…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Elk Ridge Shelf Road

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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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Elk Ridge

If you're looking to escape the crowds of Moab and sneak off into the pines, Elk Ridge in the Manti-La Sal National Forest is a perfect choice. Leading off Beef Basin, this trail climbs into…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dude Ranch to Stone Henge

Starts off as a paved road, then turns into a maintained dirt road, then bare right into a forested OHV trail. This is a great beginner trail. Be on the look-out for a large grassy…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hole In The Rock Road

Hole In The Rock Road (BLM 200) travels through the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Almost 60 miles in length, this out-and-back dirt road travels through some of the most remote country in the…
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Total Miles
53.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Road to Hite

Spend the day in true Utah backcountry on this easy, 30-mile road to the north end of Lake Powell. The trip is beautiful, but very remote so come prepared and consider riding with another vehicle.…
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Total Miles
29.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ormiston Point Road

This road offers some camping, good access to many other roads, and lots of views. There is cell service at spots, but it can be very spotty with the weather. Can be muddy when wet.Dirt…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Cabin Rim Road

Quick short road with beautiful scenery and big tall trees. The road can be muddy when wet, and dusty when dry. Typically two vehicles wide and provides access to other roads. An easy road for…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Ferris Road

There is burned area at end of the road, so be mindful of debris, and muddy spots. There are some camp spots and access to other roads. Pretty open pastures.Dirt or rocky road with gentle…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Croton Road

Croton Road is a rarely used gravel road that stretches twenty-five miles through the Grand Staircase Escalante. It connects Left Hand Collett to the Sit Down Bench and Little Valley roads along the Croton Bench…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nothing to See Here Trail

When I first glanced down the turnoff to this trail, it didn't look like there was much to see. This trail isn't very long. It has a couple of washouts to navigate along with some…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

Alstrom Point - Rec Road 264

Unmaintained dirt road accessing Alstrom Point above Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This is an easy drive out to a scenic viewpoint. It does have one section of a rock garden…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dry Canyon

This road has switchbacks at the end that is not accessible for trailers. There are compositing bathrooms and a beautiful view at the end. Access to water from a hiking trail, huge rocks around. Dirt…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Beaver Rim Road

Fun little road that has some rutted areas with mud possible when wet. Can get tight in spots, has some camping, and offers a cool view at the end. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Flat Iron Road

This is a quick, short road with beautiful scenery and tall trees. It can be muddy when wet, dusty when dry, and provides access to other roads. An easy road for any vehicle and is…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Dry Canyon A Road

There are some low trees on this road, so it is not recommended for tall vehicles. Along this route is a big open meadow and some camping areas. Can be muddy when wet. There are…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Beaver Rim F Road

This road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet. Beautiful view at the end with a small camp spot for one or two people. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Burr Trail Switchbacks

This trail goes from Notom-Bullfrog Road to Capitol Reef National Park over the Waterpocket Fold. Once the trail enters Grand Staircase a couple of miles from the top, it becomes a paved road. It winds…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bench Mark Lookout

This drive takes you up to a lookout with beautiful scenery and big tall trees. The road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. There is access to other roads. Easy road for…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Trimble Road

This is a short quick access road to get to others. There are some pretty views and big open pastures. There are lots and lots of cows, so watch out for cow pies! Dirt or…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Glen Canyon Rec Road 340-230

Wide, graded gravel road along the Northern boundary of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area used to access Alstrom Point and other scenic spots along Lake Powell and into Grand Staircase Escalante to the North.…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

McMIllan Springs Road

This short road stretches between the Henry Mountain road and the McMillan Springs campground. The campground has a vault toilet and designated camping spots but is otherwise an unimproved camp area. The foliage is mostly…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Henry Mountain Road

The road stretches from Sandy Ranch Road on the West end. It traverses through a desert-type area with many small buttes, gullies, and clay-like soil. It can be very slick when wet. Sagebrush and Cedar…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Trail Canyon

This road offers some beautiful views and some camp spots. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. Can be muddy when wet. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12"…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Upper House Creek Road

This trail is very muddy in spots and has small water puddles. It offers lots of camping with hiking and biking trails. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Smoky Mountain Road

This is a backcountry route bordering the Burning Hills Wilderness Study Area. It connects Alstrom Point above Lake Powell to the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. It starts with a steep climb up Kelly Grade.…
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Total Miles
41.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa