Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Halchita, Utah

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Valley of the Gods

Spectacular 17 mile route through iconic desert spires, buttes, and formations. Think Monument Valley that you can actually drive right next to the monuments and wild camp - for free. This route is not hard,…
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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Comb Wash Road

Comb Wash Road follows the iconic Comb Ridge. The road itself is on BLM land and is suitable for most all-terrain vehicles. There are some water crossings in the Spring or when storms are nearby,…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Arch Canyon

This 17.3 mile out and back box canyon trail features amazing Utah bluffs and rock formations and numerous water crossings. You will turn left before crossing the water that leads to Hotel Rock. There is…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

South Elks Road

This road is wide and graded but leads to several more technical trails and provides access to the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It largely traverses BLM, which makes it a perfect area to camp and…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Elk Ridge Shelf Road

This stunning Shelf Road provides fantastic views of the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest. It connects the wonderful campsites on the plateau with the red rock canyons that surround it, offering visitors a unique and…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Elk Ridge

If you're looking to escape the crowds of Moab and sneak off into the pines, Elk Ridge in the Manti-La Sal National Forest is a perfect choice. Leading off Beef Basin, this trail climbs into…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dude Ranch to Stone Henge

Starts off as a paved road, then turns into a maintained dirt road, then bare right into a forested OHV trail. This is a great beginner trail. Be on the look-out for a large grassy…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Road to Hite

Spend the day in true Utah backcountry on this easy, 30-mile road to the north end of Lake Powell. The trip is beautiful, but very remote so come prepared and consider riding with another vehicle.…
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Total Miles
29.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hole In The Rock Road

Hole In The Rock Road (BLM 200) travels through the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Almost 60 miles in length, this out-and-back dirt road travels through some of the most remote country in the…
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Total Miles
53.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Canyon De Chelly

This park sits entirely on Navajo tribal lands. Beautiful ruins, Indian writings and phenomenal scenery are just a few of the perks you'll experience here. You can take a guide along with you, or use…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ormiston Point Road

This road offers some camping, good access to many other roads, and lots of views. There is cell service at spots, but it can be very spotty with the weather. Can be muddy when wet.Dirt…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Chicken Corners

The route winds primarily along the Colorado River, but you can stop to explore some catacomb caves along the way, and the scenery is phenomenal. Chicken Corners travels along a high, steep cliff overlooking the…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Potash Road, Shafer Switchbacks

If you're looking for beautiful scenery, this route will deliver. Potash Road and its side roads are legal for ATVs and UTVs, but you have to stop at the Canyonlands National Park border even if…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Burr Trail Switchbacks

This trail goes from Notom-Bullfrog Road to Capitol Reef National Park over the Waterpocket Fold. Once the trail enters Grand Staircase a couple of miles from the top, it becomes a paved road. It winds…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rim Rocker

The Rim Rocker is a 160-mile route winding it's way over red rock, through aspen groves, along the edges of sheer cliffs, and across rivers in order to bring travelers from Moab Utah to Montrose…
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Total Miles
158.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

McMIllan Springs Road

This short road stretches between the Henry Mountain road and the McMillan Springs campground. The campground has a vault toilet and designated camping spots but is otherwise an unimproved camp area. The foliage is mostly…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Henry Mountain Road

The road stretches from Sandy Ranch Road on the West end. It traverses through a desert-type area with many small buttes, gullies, and clay-like soil. It can be very slick when wet. Sagebrush and Cedar…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Moon Rock

This is a less-traveled trail dead end trail toward Moon Rock terrain with beautiful rim view. The ride is mainly loose rocks with some deep sand sections, which could be challenging for dirt bikes and…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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

Cabin Rim Road

Quick short road with beautiful scenery and big tall trees. The road can be muddy when wet, and dusty when dry. Typically two vehicles wide and provides access to other roads. An easy road for…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Hurrah Pass

Take a weekend to explore this route that features beautiful lakes, Potash Plants and Native American petroglyphs at Birthing Rock. Along Kane Creek road you'll find well-mainained BLM campgrounds on a first-come-first-serve basis. They are…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Area BFE

NOTE: This area is currently closed but projected to open June 2020. The 320-acre Area BFE is provided by generous private land owners who wanted to give off-roaders a place to ride and explore for…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ferris Road

There is burned area at end of the road, so be mindful of debris, and muddy spots. There are some camp spots and access to other roads. Pretty open pastures.Dirt or rocky road with gentle…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

La Sal Pass

Beautiful autumn colors provide an awesome backdrop to enjoyable and moderately challenging drive. ATVs and UTVs will especially love venturing up the west side.
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Total Miles
32.3
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Geyser Pass

This beautiful drive is over 10,600 feet above sea level, and there are some fun hiking and biking trails nearby if you want to get to a mountain top. It's simple to make this a…
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Total Miles
36.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Steel Bender Petroglpyhs

This is a pretty easy trail, even though overall the Steelbender trail is quite difficult. The petrolgyphs are located just beyond the canyon entrance when you get to Mill Creek. Please do not touch the…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Flat Iron Road

This is a quick, short road with beautiful scenery and tall trees. It can be muddy when wet, dusty when dry, and provides access to other roads. An easy road for any vehicle and is…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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

Dry Canyon

This road has switchbacks at the end that is not accessible for trailers. There are compositing bathrooms and a beautiful view at the end. Access to water from a hiking trail, huge rocks around. Dirt…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa