Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Genola, Utah

This trail has amazing 360-degree views, but ultimately you'll climb to a point where you won't be able to pass unless you're on a dirt bike or maybe a true off-road built side-by-side. Decent amount of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
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Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
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Short and steep out and back with stunning views. You will pass through multiple parcels of privately owned land, however, they are not posted. There is a gate at the Artistic Stone Masonry lot (evident by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
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This is another trail leading to the Little Moab area. It varies between narrow and wide, and there are areas to pass others if needed. The trail is not overtly difficult but has a few sections that are more technical than a graded trail. Nice variation from the usual trail into Little Moab.
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This is a non-technical and flat connector trail that will take you from the Elberta Slant Road (Tintic Tunnel) to Little Moab (south to north) or vice versa, depending on the direction taken. If you start at the Little Moab end, the trail will end at the Tintic Tunnel. Near the Little Moab trailhea...
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An easy dirt road that makes its way to/from the Tintic Mountains, following what used to be the Tintic Range Railroad. There are dozens of other trails and off-shoots from this main road, as well as scattered primitive camping. This route is unmaintained in snowy conditions.
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This trail leads to a dirt oval in the middle of the desert, deemed the racetrack. Along the way, you will be traversing the open desert with desert views and in some sections views down all the way to Utah Lake. This trail is simple with some shallow ruts to navigate before you reach the end of the...
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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 reach the fork, where you will take a slight left onto Allens Ranch Road. Follow Allens Ranch Road...
Learn more about Little Moab North Entrance

This trail is a short but exciting trip that loops around Chimney Rock, giving access to the numerous spur trails and crawling obstacles scattered around Chimney Rock. This trail is a simple trail that can be as hard as you want to make it. The general trail is a smoother dirt trail with a few small...
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This trail is the last branch before you hit private property along the powerline trail and takes you from the powerline road over to Lake Mountain Block Trail, just over the hill from Little Moab. This trail is relatively smooth with some small rocky sections as it winds across the flats. This trai...
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Little Moab Trail is a 1.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Utah County. Little Moab is on the west side of Utah Lake and is popular for off-roading. Little Moab gets its name because the white rocks are similar to the red rock formations of Moab, Utah. Little Moab is a favorite ro...
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This trail follows a wash just South of Little Moab, starting on the West end of the trail, you are just above the wash until you cross the first road and drop down into the wash itself. The initial entry into the wash is a little steep and has a few rocks that need to be avoided. Wider vehicles may...
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Rock Spring is a 4.5-mile route that connects the majority of the single-track trails in the Payson/My Nebo area. This trail runs West to East, starting at FR 70014 (dirt road) and ending at FR 015 (paved road). The beginning can be difficult to spot, since it drops downhill from the forest road. Th...
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The Jones Ranch North trail is a continuation of the Jones Ranch South trail in the Payson/Mount Nebo trail system. Jones Ranch North starts from the East end of Rock Spring near a stream. It runs 1.8 miles north before intersecting FS 015 (paved road). Caution: There is a cattle gate near the south...
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Cat West starts on the backside of Cat Hill Mountain and travels north until hitting Lakeview West. This is a 2.4-mile-long trail that's generally open and high-speed. It has great flow with minimal obstacles, apart from whoops. Towards the north end, you'll run into a barbed wire gate. Remember to ...
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This is a second option for entering the Little Moab area that is a little more scenic and fun. On the way back out especially, the views of the valley and mountains to the west are beautiful. As you begin the trail, you can stay to the right and climb the mountain, then drop down into Little Moab (...
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Easy, graded route that runs out of Little Moab and around to W 9600 South, which connects back to the highway. A fun little side trail that will lead out to the highway but add a little more time a scenery to the route. Wide enough for two vehicles to pass and relatively smooth.
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Lizard Lake is a short, 0.7-mile-long trail in the Payson/Mountt Nebo single track system. It travels South from Rock Spring trail and gains about 400 feet of elevation in this direction. The trail terminates in a field at FS 015 (paved road). This trail is primarily through woods, which are thick w...
Learn more about Lizard Lake - FS 8069

Shram Creek trail is a singletrack located in the center of the Payson/Mt Nebo trail network. It begins from Sheepherder Trailhead and runs South for 2.4 miles. Along the way, you'll gain about 1,000 feet of elevation. This trail is flowy and fun to ride in either direction. It's well-maintained, wi...
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This trail takes you on a short trip through the hills south of Chimney Rock to some old mine tailings. While there isn't much left of the mine, there is a good campsite at the tailings as well as decent views throughout the trail, and it is an easy and quick trip away from the main gravel road and ...
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This trail has amazing 360-degree views, but ultimately you'll climb to a point where you won't be able to pass unless you're on a dirt bike or maybe a true off-road built side-by-side. Decent amount of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
Learn more about Dead End Overview

Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
Learn more about Chimney Rock Pass

Short and steep out and back with stunning views. You will pass through multiple parcels of privately owned land, however, they are not posted. There is a gate at the Artistic Stone Masonry lot (evident by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
Learn more about Mona Reservoir Overlook

This is another trail leading to the Little Moab area. It varies between narrow and wide, and there are areas to pass others if needed. The trail is not overtly difficult but has a few sections that are more technical than a graded trail. Nice variation from the usual trail into Little Moab.
Learn more about Old Highway 73

This trail has amazing 360-degree views, but ultimately you'll climb to a point where you won't be able to pass unless you're on a dirt bike or maybe a true off-road built side-by-side. Decent amount of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
Learn more about Dead End Overview

Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
Learn more about Chimney Rock Pass

Short and steep out and back with stunning views. You will pass through multiple parcels of privately owned land, however, they are not posted. There is a gate at the Artistic Stone Masonry lot (evident by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
Learn more about Mona Reservoir Overlook

This is another trail leading to the Little Moab area. It varies between narrow and wide, and there are areas to pass others if needed. The trail is not overtly difficult but has a few sections that are more technical than a graded trail. Nice variation from the usual trail into Little Moab.
Learn more about Old Highway 73