Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Green River, Utah

This route is a fairly mild desert drive that offers big scenery without demanding obstacles. Most of the trail consists of easy dirt roads and rolling terrain suitable for high-clearance 4x4s, with only a few…
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Green River Rim Trail is a 4.2-mile point-to-point, 3 of 10 rated trail located in Emery County. This destination trail offers sweeping views of the Green River as well as the chance to stop and…
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Green River Overlook is a short out-and-back trail that leads to one of the best elevated views in the area. This route is fairly easy overall, but a capable 4x4 is recommended to safely reach…
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The Lower San Rafael Road starts just outside of Green River, Utah. We took the route 41 miles to the border of the Canyonlands National Park at the Horseshoe Canyon trailhead. This is the main…
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Coal Canyon Road is a 9.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Emery and Grand Counties. This is generally a destination trail with visitors stopping at the 7.6-mile point and visiting the Coal…
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This trail offers convenient access directly from Interstate 70 and begins with several dispersed camping sites near the entrance, making it a practical option for travelers looking to camp and explore from the same location.…
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Augar Road is an easy and practical gravel route near Green River, Utah, offering riverside camping and a unique alternate view of Crystal Geyser from across the Green River. This route is wide enough for…
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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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Crystal Geyser is a 6.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Grand County, Utah. The namesake of this trail is a man-made bore hole that taps cold water and CO2 to yield a…
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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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This route starts out deceptively easy from either end, with relatively mild terrain that can make the trail seem like a simple backcountry connector. As you work deeper into the middle section, the character changes…
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This route travels through a rugged and fascinating section of desert, once connected to the historic Green River Missile Launch Complex, which operated from 1964 to 1975. Today, the area has transformed into a scenic…
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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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This route is an easy and scenic maintained gravel road that provides relaxed access to the Green River. The majority of the drive is straightforward, making it a good option for travelers looking for scenery…
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Salt Wash North begins near Crystal Geyser just south of Green River, Utah, and travels south through a remote stretch of desert country before ending high above the Green River at a locked gate overlook.…
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This 2-mile segment of Guys Trail is the easiest segment of Guys Trail. The east end starts at a pinch point off Crystal Geyser Road. It goes through a flat desert terrain of bentonite grey…
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This route is a rocky backcountry drive that stays engaging without relying on giant obstacles or extreme terrain. The trail surface is covered in smaller, loose, and embedded rock, creating a constant rough ride that…
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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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This route branches off Salt Wash North and climbs toward Green River Farms LLC through rugged desert terrain that is better suited for high clearance 4x4s. The trail is not especially long, but it includes…
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This is a 4.3-mile-long segment of the Crystal Geyser Jeep route that is designated for full-width vehicles. It goes north to south through the recreation area south of Green River, Utah. It goes south off…
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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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This trail packs a wide variety of terrain into one route and keeps drivers engaged from start to finish. Some sections are relatively flat and easy, allowing a chance to relax and enjoy the surrounding…
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This route serves as the easier alternate option to the Orange Trail Shelf Road and is a good choice for travelers who want scenic access with fewer technical challenges. Much of the trail is fairly…
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This is a 5.6-mile open desert single track from Jessie's Twist to Interstate 70. As the name implies, it covers open desert through the rolling clay hills of the northern San Rafael Desert. The trail…
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This 4.5-mile segment of Guys Trail starts off of Salt Wash North Road and heads north through a grey desert. The trail meanders up and over small hills heading towards the nearby bluffs of bentonite…
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True to its name, this route is defined by frequent washouts that create the main challenge from start to finish. Many of the eroded sections are passable in a high clearance 4x4 when driven carefully,…
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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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This trail is easy to miss because it is not heavily traveled, and many drivers may pass right by the entrance without noticing it. Those who choose the path less traveled will be rewarded with…
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Buckmaster Road is an easy and scenic county road that serves as one of the main gateways into the San Rafael region of Utah. This wide gravel route connects Highway 6 with Green River to…
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This scenic route near Green River, Utah, is a segment of the Crystal Geyser Jeep Route. It connects two portions of a full-width designated road also called Crystal Geyser. It's an easy Jeep road on…
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