Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dugway, Utah
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White Rocks Alternate
This one-lane narrow road is a good option to or from White Rocks if you don't like backtracking the same road that you ride in. Along this trail, you'll have awesome desert views and one…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
North Erickson Pass Road
This road runs from Dugway to Pony Express Road, is wide and fairly well-maintained, and is generally open year-round. Keep an eye out for wild horses, as they are frequently sighted along this road. It…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Loop
This route circles Davis Mountain. These mountains are home to wild horses, mule deer, and antelope. The horses are often found at the base of the hills or in the flats to the northeast. It…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Rydalen Canyon Road to White Rocks
This is a scenic, easy-going dirt road to White Rocks. You'll encounter desert views, awesome granite rock climbing, shooting opportunities, and great camping sites. There is little to no cell reception. The trail can be…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Pass
This trail runs up and over Davis Mountain. Along the way, you will pass through a wash and many juniper trees. The top of the pass has a beautiful view overlooking the Pony Express route…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.
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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dugway Geode Beds
Great family outing to see a historic trail. Stop at the rebuilt relay station used by the Pony Express riders. Keep an eye open for the wild horse herd;they might be shy but can be…
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Total Miles
61.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Ericson Pass Road
The road is one of the main trails to Ericson pass and is generally open year-round. This main trail provides access to many other trails and peaks in the area. May have unavoidable water/mud in…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Hickman Canyon Road
This is a nice canyon road for a quick getaway into the mountains. There are a few small water crossings in the late spring and heavy water in the early spring due to runoff. This…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Cedar Mountain to Rydlach Canyon
This well-maintained dirt road winds through the scenic expanse of Utah's West Desert, offering wide-open views and plenty of natural beauty. While it is generally accessible for most vehicles, sharp turns can become challenging to…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rydalch pass
This maintained dirt road travels from the east to the west side of the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area, offering a scenic route through high desert terrain. Along the way, you'll see several offshoot roads that…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rush Valley Overlook Loop
Easy loop that leads to Rush Valley overlook. Great views of the valley and surrounding area. The trail is exclusively on BLM land and there are plenty of places to pull off and camp. The…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Willow Canyon
This is a scenic drive that follows South Willow Creek, leaving the high desert of Tooele Valley and entering the aspen groves. There are 4 campgrounds along this road. The majority of the campgrounds are…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old River Bed Road-TC02836
Old River Bed Road is a 5.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 in Tooele County. This county-maintained road extends south from Simpson Springs-Callao Road and provides views of Table Mountain and Warehouse Rock. Simpson…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Box Elder Canyon South
This is a scenic drive that follows along a canyon in the high desert of Tooele Valley. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight areas through the brush. It is not recommended to take…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mining Fork 4x4
This is a scenic drive that follows along a ridgeline in the high desert of Tooele Valley and drops down into a canyon entering the aspen groves. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Flint Springs Road
Starting from the historic Pony Express Route on the north, Flint Springs Road stretches southward, hugging the contours of the Keg Mountains. As you navigate this trail, the terrain showcases rugged rock formations and wide-open…
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Total Miles
19.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Slow Elk Wash Road-TC02850
Slow Elk Wash Road is a 2.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Tooele County. This unimproved dirt track extends from Old River Bed Road southwest to the county line. At this point, the…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Waterhouse Rock Road
Waterhouse Rock Road is a 4.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Juab County. This unimproved desert track starts at the intersection of Rockbottom Road and Old River Bed Road and cuts southwest across…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Riverbottom Road-JC8122802
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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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Canyon Carver
Spanning 8.25 miles, Canyon Carver offers an engaging ride along a wide 2-track trail with some ruts that add slight complexity. The trail grants spectacular views of nearby canyons, making it a favorite for those…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Desert Mountain Pass
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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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cow Hollow
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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Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cedar Mountain West
The Cedar Mountain West Trail wraps around the western edge of the Cedar Mountain Wilderness, offering scenic views and a peaceful drive. The well-maintained dirt road is accessible for nearly all vehicles in dry weather,…
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Total Miles
19.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hastings Pass and Eightmile Spring
Hastings Pass cuts east and west through the north end of the Cedar Mountain range. The roads in this area are well-maintained graded dirt generally wide enough for safe passing. Hastings Pass is narrow and…
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Total Miles
32.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Snow Hollow Loop
This is a smooth, well-maintained road spring through fall with gentle grades. The road will drift and be mostly impassable in the winter. Depending on which way you travel the loop, the route will begin…
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Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Desert Serenity
Desert Serenity offers a 10-mile journey through the expansive landscapes typical of western Utah's high desert. This trail is characterized by a broad, 2-track path with minimal obstacles and occasional shallow ruts, making it an…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Train Track Trail West
This trail runs between US 36 and Faust Road. It runs alongside the west side of the railroad tracks. The trail has lots of ups and downs and twists and turns. This trail is a…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Railroad Access Road
This is a short trail that runs alongside the railroad tracks in the 5 Mile Recreation Area. The road is wide enough for passing other vehicles. This trail will lead you to many other offshoots…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
This is a short 5-mile off-shoot from the Dougway Geode Beds trail. It is a 2-track trail that loops through the sagebrush. There are a few mud holes along the route along with some sagebrush…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Dugway, Utah
White Rocks Alternate
This one-lane narrow road is a good option to or from White Rocks if you don't like backtracking the same road that you ride in. Along this trail, you'll have awesome desert views and one…
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Learn more about White Rocks Alternate
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
North Erickson Pass Road
This road runs from Dugway to Pony Express Road, is wide and fairly well-maintained, and is generally open year-round. Keep an eye out for wild horses, as they are frequently sighted along this road. It…
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Learn more about North Erickson Pass Road
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Loop
This route circles Davis Mountain. These mountains are home to wild horses, mule deer, and antelope. The horses are often found at the base of the hills or in the flats to the northeast. It…
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Learn more about Davis Mountain Loop
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Rydalen Canyon Road to White Rocks
This is a scenic, easy-going dirt road to White Rocks. You'll encounter desert views, awesome granite rock climbing, shooting opportunities, and great camping sites. There is little to no cell reception. The trail can be…
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Learn more about Rydalen Canyon Road to White Rocks
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Pass
This trail runs up and over Davis Mountain. Along the way, you will pass through a wash and many juniper trees. The top of the pass has a beautiful view overlooking the Pony Express route…
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Learn more about Davis Mountain Pass
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.
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Learn more about Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Dugway, Utah
White Rocks Alternate
This one-lane narrow road is a good option to or from White Rocks if you don't like backtracking the same road that you ride in. Along this trail, you'll have awesome desert views and one…
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Learn more about White Rocks Alternate
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
North Erickson Pass Road
This road runs from Dugway to Pony Express Road, is wide and fairly well-maintained, and is generally open year-round. Keep an eye out for wild horses, as they are frequently sighted along this road. It…
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Learn more about North Erickson Pass Road
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Loop
This route circles Davis Mountain. These mountains are home to wild horses, mule deer, and antelope. The horses are often found at the base of the hills or in the flats to the northeast. It…
Learn more about Davis Mountain Loop
Learn more about Davis Mountain Loop
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Rydalen Canyon Road to White Rocks
This is a scenic, easy-going dirt road to White Rocks. You'll encounter desert views, awesome granite rock climbing, shooting opportunities, and great camping sites. There is little to no cell reception. The trail can be…
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Learn more about Rydalen Canyon Road to White Rocks
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davis Mountain Pass
This trail runs up and over Davis Mountain. Along the way, you will pass through a wash and many juniper trees. The top of the pass has a beautiful view overlooking the Pony Express route…
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Learn more about Davis Mountain Pass
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.
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Learn more about Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi