Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Emigration Canyon, Utah
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Druby Canyon Trail
The trail leaves from the campground and winds up the side of the mountain through trees and small streams then along the ridge line for a few miles to a dead end. Part of the… Learn more about Druby Canyon Trail
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Jeremy Ranch Road
Best for those looking for a scenic route near Park City, this road provides a "back way" into the Jeremy Ranch area as well as backcountry access to Mormon Flats State Park and the Mormon… Learn more about Jeremy Ranch Road
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bountiful Canyon to Farmington Canyon
This allows you to drive between Farmington Canyon and Bountiful Canyon. It is a dirt road with great views of Salt Lake County and Morgan County. It is a very easy dirt road with some… Learn more about Bountiful Canyon to Farmington Canyon
Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Ward Canyon Road
This is a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel road which takes you to the Old Ward Canyon camping and target practice site. The route starts at the Skyline Drive trailhead below the bountiful "B" on… Learn more about Ward Canyon Road
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Skyline Drive
This is an easy dirt road with some steep drop offs on the west side of the trail. The gates to this trail close November through March, as high elevation snow makes it impassable. Springtime… Learn more about Skyline Drive
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
American Fork Snake Creek
This trail is a low risk, high pay out trail with lots of jaw dropping views. The trail could honestly be done in a 2WD sedan if you don't explore any of the side trails.… Learn more about American Fork Snake Creek
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Salamander Flat Dispersed Camping
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Liberty Avon Road
The Liberty-Avon Road is a great little off-road drive. This makes a scenic alternative between Ogden and Logan if you have extra time. It offers nice scenery and few different recreation options. This is also… Learn more about Liberty Avon Road
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ant Flat Road Utah
The Ant Flat Road is a pleasant and easy mountain drive that runs between Monte Cristo in Ogden Valley and Hardware Ranch in Cache County. The road is well graded making it very easy for… Learn more about Ant Flat Road Utah
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Year-round
Little Moab North Entrance
Turn South off of West Cedar Valley Road, and onto N 18150 W. Follow the pavement past the Intermountain Regional Landfill, where the road will turn into dirt. Continue following the dirt road till you… Learn more about Little Moab North Entrance
Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wasatch Ridge
This is a wide dirt road on which cars/trucks and trailers are able to travel this road. It has great scenic views that lead to multiple other trails. Various camping spots along the trail with… Learn more about Wasatch Ridge
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Inspiration Point
This is an awesome drive. You will need a high clearance vehicle due to rocks, but 4x4 is not necessary. This road gets very tight and very high and if you aren't experienced in off-road… Learn more about Inspiration Point
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Ye
Big Springs
This is a single-tight trail with steep grades and blind corners. In some areas only one vehicle pass at a time. this road follows a stream and goes turns into a canyon with great views… Learn more about Big Springs
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wayne's Neighbor
This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the… Learn more about Wayne's Neighbor
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
By The Way
This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes… Learn more about By The Way
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Bit Of Both
A very short route that connects from one set of trails to another. Water/mud holes may be present on the trail in wet conditions. A section has been rutted due to water erosion and may… Learn more about Bit Of Both
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sunshine Canyon Trail
Sunshine Canyon is one of the easier ways to get up into the Five Mile mountain area. A couple of small dips and bumps here and there, but nothing too technical about this section. My… Learn more about Sunshine Canyon Trail
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Up The Hill
This is a very short trail that navigates the face of a small hill. There's a little rock garden section that will briefly test the flexibility of your suspension. This route takes you to a… Learn more about Up The Hill
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Southside Loop
The trail starts on the south side of the highway and is primarily a pleasant and scenic dirt road. The trail then turns west into the mountain and becomes more rocky and technical. There are… Learn more about Southside Loop
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Straight Shot
This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes… Learn more about Straight Shot
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Juniper Lane
This very short connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible… Learn more about Juniper Lane
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Center Stage
This route begins at an open parking lot/staging area and takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails is endless. Water/Mud holes may… Learn more about Center Stage
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Mercur Trail
Established easy dirt road that connects from the 73 to Mercur Canyon Highway. There is nothing difficult to note about this road but keep an eye out for water erosion damage off to the sides… Learn more about West Mercur Trail
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gardners Fork
This is a great trail if you want to escape into the Utah backcountry. This high alpine canyon is beautiful and rugged, high clearance only here or you will be scraping the bottom. The trail… Learn more about Gardners Fork
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Horseshoe Way
This connecting route leads you through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from encountering erosion ruts in a few spots, as well as possible water/mud holes on… Learn more about Horseshoe Way
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pack Trail 2
This short trail connects between the Sunshine Canyon Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. This trail is a bit interesting, with plenty of rolling dips and small erosion ruts on the trail. Water/Mud holes may be… Learn more about Pack Trail 2
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pack Trail 1
This dirt trail snakes its way across the hillside and connects to various other trails in the area. Nothing too difficult or noteworthy about this route. A few dips in the trail may have water… Learn more about Pack Trail 1
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Long Haul
This long, straightaway trail connects to dozens of other trails in the area, as well as to one of the main dirt roads in the area. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud… Learn more about Long Haul
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Dugway Geode Beds
Total Miles
61.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Soapstone Pass Trail
Soapstone Pass Trail is best for people looking for camping opportunities and seeking low-difficulty ways to get deeper into the Uintas Mountains. This road crosses from Mirror Lake Highway (150) down to 35 through the… Learn more about Soapstone Pass Trail
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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