
Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gunnison, Utah
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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gunnison, Utah
Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

Mayfield-Gunnison Road
This is the main access road to Mayfield Canyon. The well maintained wide gravel road allows two way traffic and plenty of primitive camping spots along the way. There are multiple bathrooms at many of the camping locations which are maintained by the forest service.Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees, alo...
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Willow Creek Road
Willow Creek Road provides access to Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests from the north end of Sevier County and the south end of Sanpete County. Over its nearly 17-mile stretch, it gains nearly 4,000 feet of elevation. The vegetation is diverse, from cedar trees and scrub oak on the low end ...
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Dandelion Flat
What started out as an attempt to access the Olsen Canyon trail turned into a dead-end trail. The trail is unmaintained and can be difficult to traverse in inclement weather. Pine, aspen, and cedar trees, along with many different types of grass, can make for some incredible views. Keep your eye out...
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Mellor Canyon Road
Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
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Olsen - Clear Creek Trail
Connector trail between Olsen Canyon trail and Clear Creek-Woods Lake. The trail is unmaintained and can be difficult to traverse in inclement weather. There are some incredible views from the different species of trees and grasses. Keep your eye out for the many species of wildlife that inhabit the...
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Cedar Mountain East Ridge
The area is covered in cedar trees, sage brush and grasses. Late Fall and early Winter are the perfect time to make this ride if you're looking for wildlife. The open flats are favored by elk and deer alike. Remember animals like to eat when we do. You may have to skip a meal to make this ride. View...
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Pinchot to Cowboy Camp Trail
The area is made up of several smaller trails which traverse the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Pinchot to Cowboy Camp trail offers a short ride through the Aspen's and Pines flush with wild flowers, brush and grasses.Wildlife can be viewed anywhere along this trail, especially during early mornings ...
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Heaven and Earth
In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth. As this is the first starting point into the Arapeen trail system that you'll encounter in Manti Canyon, and because you'll soon be scanning heavenly vistas, I thought this would be an appropriate name. This trail will be your portal into hundreds of m...
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Water Hollow Trail
The trail traverses through dense pine and aspen trees. It starts on the west end at the junction of Water Hollow and Willow Creek Roads. The east end of the trail can be accessed via the Bull Valley trail. This area is known for the abundance of mule deer and rocky mountain elk. You may also encoun...
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Beaver Creek Road
The area is made up of several smaller trails and roads which traverse the scenic beauty of the Manti-LaSal National Forest. Beaver Creek road intertwines with several trails as it traverses East-West between the Mayfield-Gunnison road and Skyline Drive. Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees cover the area a...
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Willow Creek Canyon Road
Willow Creek Canyon Road traverses nearly 4,000 feet of elevation from the Sevier Valley floor to the junction with Richfield-Pioneer Road. The northern end of the road meanders through sagebrush flats dotted with cedar trees. As you start the rise up, the mountain cedar trees give way to large pine...
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Soldier Canyon Road
Soldier Canyon trail can be accessed on the north end from the Old Canyon Road in Salina, UT, The I-70 frontage road or Gooseberry Road on the south end. The road stretches for 7.2 miles and ascends about 1000 feet if traveling from north to south.The area has sparse vegetation including cedar, sage...
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Burnt Hill
From the bottom, this trail begins in dense pine and quaking groves but quickly bursts out into open, green pastoral fields that present majestic white cliffs to the south, sweeping vistas to the valley below on the west, and inspiring views of the mountains to the east that are beckoning to you to ...
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Toll Road to Steve's Pass
The Southern trail head is approximately 5 miles East of Salina, UT. Access is off the I-70 frontage road where access can be made via to small tunnels under the freeway. It is not a difficult trail, although there are some steep inclines of shale and clay. The trail can be slick in inclement weath...
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Arapeen Trail 01 - Manti Canyon to Fishlake
The route traverses south from Manti Canyon along mountain ridges and ends at Fishlake National Forest. From there you can continue on the Great Western Trail. There are scenic alpine meadows at 10,000 ft elevation throughout most of the route. Snow can be on the route through July. This route gene...
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Bull Valley Trail
Bull Valley Trail passes between Water Hollow Road and Salina Creek Road. It stretches 8.5 miles and passes through quaking aspen, pine, maple and scrub oak trees. The area is rich with wildlife ranging from elk, mule deer and coyote, to mountain lion, black bear and wild turkey.
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Patton's Boot
This is a short, mostly flat route. It is 2 miles and has an elevation change of 700 feet. It skirts the east side of Burnt Hill and flirts with views of Milk Creek. At the midpoint of the route, you can choose to journey on to a variety of other trails that snake around other sides of Burnt Hill.
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Post Road Trail
The Post Road Trail can be accessed via an underpass along the I-70 frontage road approximately 1 mile east of the Gooseberry exit. The trail passes through sagebrush flats, filled with cedar trees, scrub oak, aspens and pine. The surrounding hills have a red color due to the abundance of iron in th...
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Water Hollow Road
This road stretches from I-70 on the south end for 14 miles, where it intersects with Willow Creek Road at Anthony Flat on the north end. There are several unmaintained camping areas in and around the Anthony Flat area and a restroom maintained by the forest service. As the road descends towards I-7...
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Richfield Pioneer Road North
Richfield Pioneer Road North is an 11.9-mile (23.8-mile round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located in Millard County. The trail is located within the Fishlake National Forest, Fillmore Ranger District. This trail is also marked as Paiute Side Trail #96 and is popular with the ATV/UTV crowd...
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Beginner ATV trails near Gunnison, Utah
Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Mayfield-Gunnison Road
This is the main access road to Mayfield Canyon. The well maintained wide gravel road allows two way traffic and plenty of primitive camping spots along the way. There are multiple bathrooms at many of the camping locations which are maintained by the forest service.Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees, alo...
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Willow Creek Road
Willow Creek Road provides access to Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests from the north end of Sevier County and the south end of Sanpete County. Over its nearly 17-mile stretch, it gains nearly 4,000 feet of elevation. The vegetation is diverse, from cedar trees and scrub oak on the low end ...
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Dandelion Flat
What started out as an attempt to access the Olsen Canyon trail turned into a dead-end trail. The trail is unmaintained and can be difficult to traverse in inclement weather. Pine, aspen, and cedar trees, along with many different types of grass, can make for some incredible views. Keep your eye out...
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Mellor Canyon Road
Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
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Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Gunnison, Utah
Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Mayfield-Gunnison Road
This is the main access road to Mayfield Canyon. The well maintained wide gravel road allows two way traffic and plenty of primitive camping spots along the way. There are multiple bathrooms at many of the camping locations which are maintained by the forest service.Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees, alo...
Learn more about Mayfield-Gunnison Road

Willow Creek Road
Willow Creek Road provides access to Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests from the north end of Sevier County and the south end of Sanpete County. Over its nearly 17-mile stretch, it gains nearly 4,000 feet of elevation. The vegetation is diverse, from cedar trees and scrub oak on the low end ...
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Mellor Canyon Road
Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
Learn more about Mellor Canyon Road

Cedar Mountain East Ridge
The area is covered in cedar trees, sage brush and grasses. Late Fall and early Winter are the perfect time to make this ride if you're looking for wildlife. The open flats are favored by elk and deer alike. Remember animals like to eat when we do. You may have to skip a meal to make this ride. View...
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