Beginner Off-Road Trails Near East Carbon, Utah

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Buckhorn Draw to Wedge Overlook

Enjoy a day in the desert on this easy, family-friendly road, open to nearly any vehicle when dry. Stop and enjoy a 130-foot pictograph next to a very distinct dinosaur footprint. Take in the beautiful…
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Total Miles
37
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

San Rafael River Road

San Rafael River Road is a very nice out and back route that takes you from the south entrance of Buckhorn Canyon into the Mexican Mountain Wilderness. Primarily an undulating dirt road with some wash…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tusher Canyon Rim

This is a dead-end 20-mile trail round-trip along the rim of the majestic Tusher Canyon. In places the trail is rutted and there is evidence of erosion. You cross some slick rocks, and there are…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tusher Canyon Trail

Traveling into the wash that flows out of Tusher Canyon, this 7.5-mile trail takes you all the way through the canyon with high sandstone cliffs on both sides. If it's recently rained, this canyon will…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tusher Wash Right

This 36-mile (RT) track explores the right-hand wash of Tusher Canyon in the Book Cliff Mountains northeast of Green River, UT. You gain 2933 feet in elevation, moving up into the pine and aspen trees…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tusher Wash Left

This track takes you into the left-hand wash of Tusher Canyon in the Book Cliff Mountains northeast of Green River, Utah. You go up through the canyon. Our 75" SXS had no problem with the…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Airport Connector

This trail starts halfway through Trail 9188 and climbs out of the wash up a steep dirt ledge on the north side of the wash. The rest of the trail is fast and flowy singletrack…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Canyon Arch

This is a short desert single track south of Green River, UT that follows a wash for a couple of miles surrounded by unique dirt canyon walls. It's easy to follow the wash and there…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Canyon Wash - BLM 9188

This trail is the section of BLM Route 9188 that runs east to west from the trailhead at Lower San Rafael Road and goes left at the first intersection. It follows a wash for several…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Town Trail to Crystal Geyser Road

The Town Trail connects 1600 East in Green River, UT, to the Crystal Geyser. It crosses BLM and Utah State Trust Lands just east of the Green River. This trail might have some areas of…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Moon Walk - BLM 9172

This singletrack starts halfway through the east to the west section of BLM Trail 9188 and starts out in a wash. This wash has narrower, tighter turns than trail 9188. It exits the wash on…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Crystal Geyser Spur to Badlands Trail

The Crystal Geyser Spur takes you from the Crystal Geyser at the Green River, south to the Badlands Trail. You cross Utah State Trust Lands and BLM, so no extra sticker is required. Like to…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Timber Canyon Trail

Scenic, relaxing route connecting Hwy 6 (near Soldier Summit) to Hwy 40 (near Duchesne). Trail follows the Right Fork of the White River early on, and the Strawberry River toward the end.Scenery includes dramatic rocky…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Reds Canyon

If you are trailing an ATV or UTV, you can make it to the left turn at McKay Flat. Roads are wide enough to park along the edge. On this route you'll see Hondoo Arch,…
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Total Miles
41.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

White River Loop

Begins just off of US Highway 6 at Soldier Summit. Vegetation goes from sagebrush and willows that follow the White River up to higher elevation pine and aspen. Forest Service roads are mostly graded and…
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Total Miles
33.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Coal Wash

This is an easy trail bordering Eagle Canyon Wilderness. The trail ranges from flat dirt track through the open desert to sandy/rocky Coal Wash. The North end of the trail provides access to the Eva…
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Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Sinbad Valley Arch and Petroglyphs Loop

It's a beautiful short loop in the Sinbad Valley that features petroglyphs and a natural arch. We took a SxS and were easily able to fit through the gatekeeper tunnel that goes under the freeway.…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Book Cliffs, Sego Canyon

Are you in the mood for some beautiful views of Arches National Park, Merrimac Butte and Castle Valley? Pack a lunch and head to Book Cliffs, Sego Canyon. Doug's Point above Thompson Springs is a…
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Total Miles
31.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Millers Flat Road

Millers Flat Road is part of the Arapeen OHV trail system in central Utah. The trail is well maintained with just enough technical driving to keep it exciting. The road drops down from the ridge…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Crescent Canyon Shortcut

This is a shortcut to the Sego Canyon/Book Cliffs Trail. Whether you are returning from the Book Cliffs or heading up and want to trim a little off the driving, this is a good shortcut…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Temple Mountain Road

This is a really easy road but has some incredible views and some pictograph panels to see. Make sure to watch out for other vehicles and SxSs, as many roads intersect with this one. It…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Skyline Drive North

Towering above the valley floor, this section of the Skyline Drive trail is around 10,000' in elevation and offers some incredible views for miles around. Gates are closed for the winter/early spring months. Still expect…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Arapeen Ephraim Canyon to Joes Valley

This trail climbs Ephraim Canyon to Skyline Drive before a few miles on Skyline. There is then a 50" trail that descends the back of the mountain to Joes Valley Reservoir before another trail climbs…
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Total Miles
39.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Year-round

Skyline Drive South

Towering above the valley floor, this section of the Skyline Drive trail is around 10,000' in elevation and offers some incredible views for miles around. Gates are closed for the winter / early spring months.…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Muddy Creek Wilderness Trail

This section of trail offers fun variety as it snakes its way through both a canyon floor and on top of a plateau. It's primarily easy on rating with some softer sections possible. The canyon…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Levi Well Road

This track is an easy and scenic road. It is one of the most direct routes out to ten-mile wash, and also a good connector for so many great spots to explore in this area.…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Reeder/Littles Canyon

High mountain vistas with meadows, thick pines and aspen. Trail is mostly a 50" restriction with wider allowances on either end. Grassy Lake has a Forest service pit toilet if needed and also offers some…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Duma Point Road

This track takes you over Ten Mile Butte, between Spring Canyon Road and Rainbow Terrace. It is a combination of a sandy two-track and milled sandstone. It is high desert with views of red rocks…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Devils Canyon Wilderness Trail

This is an easy trail running a canyon through the Devils Canyon Wilderness. It provides a beautiful drive through one of the most colorful canyons in the area. The trail is maintained but be aware…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wash Crossings

From the I70 freeway, this easy dirt road is one of several leading into the San Rafael Swell area. A few washes are crossed, one of which had shallow water flowing mid-April time. The amount…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp