Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Green River, Utah

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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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Spring Canyon Point

Follow this wide, meandering trail through the open countryside that ends with a spectacular view of the Green River and Hey Joe Canyon. A fun side trip is available if you want to experience Cliff…
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Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dubinky Well

The highlight of this trail is the massive 16' diameter windmill. Dubinky Mill was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937, sponsored by the Grazing Service. This allowed the expansion of grazing in…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Spring Canyon Bottom

For a fun and easy adventure, you'll want to explore some of the side roads along this trail. Make your way down some amazing switchbacks to the bottom of the canyon that lead to Green…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Deadman Point

For those looking for beautiful scenery and mild obstacles, Deadman Point is a great, relaxing option. Most vehicles should be able to ride the trail relatively easily, however there are a few obstacles that could…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Year-round

Deadman Springs

Close to Spring Canyon Road, Deadman Springs is an easy-moderate trail to a spring that was once a reservoir. The trail passes through a drainage system and covers slickrock, dirt and sand, as well as…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Year-round

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

Hell Roaring Rim

This is an easy to moderate off-roading trail, great for sight-seers looking to see a maze of canyons with creeks draining into the Green River. The views are spectacular. While relatively easy, stock vehicles may…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Year-round

Mineral Point

Experience this fun route featuring a super high overlook of the Green River. If you want to camp at one of the most popular camp sites in the area, you'll get your chance at Horsethief…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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

Bartlett Rock Art

This is an easy 2-track consisting of relatively hard-pack sand. There are pictographs high on the wall of the north-facing alcove, which is a very short hike from the end of the trail. The sign…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Taylor Canyon

Taylor Canyon is a 5-mile out-and-back trail, 10. Located in the back country of Canyonlands National Park off of White Rim Trail. To access the trail, you must have a back country day permit or…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Seven Mile Canyon

This is a mild scenic cruise in the sandy wash through Seven Mile Canyon. This is also an equestrian trail, but the majority of evidence we saw was foot traffic. The entrance to the canyon…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gemini Bridges

You may run into mountain bikers on this popular trail, so make sure to minimize dust. This high, curvy shelf road provides beautiful views and easy pitstops to hike to view the tops of the…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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