Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hatch, Utah

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Proctor Canyon - FS 30109

This road is a beautiful ride that takes you through some of the most spectacular red sandstone cliff faces and majestic views you can imagine. This area recently suffered a devastating fire that destroyed many…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Badger Creek (32003)

Badger Creek and Skunk Creek are the two main trails used to connect Tropic Reservoir Road and Proctor Canyon. Proctor Canyon will take you off the mountain and down to Highway 89 at the town…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Birch Spring Pass Creek - BLM32000.3

If you're looking for a fun trail with amazing views of massive lava fields this is it. You will be riding through forested areas with some very large meadows that boast of great flowers in…
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Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Asay Bench Loop - #49

This quick little loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There is nothing too terribly difficult about this trail; however (in dry conditions), there were several inches of very fine dust…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Casto Canyon OHV Trail-NFS33089

Casto Canyon OHV Trail-NFS33089 is a 3.6-mile ATV (50" or less) trail rated 3 of 10 located in the Dixie National Forest. This trail can be run as a point-to-point or combined with several other…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Straight Canyon

This side trail off Tropic Reservoir Road takes you through aspen patches and along west-facing overlooks characteristic of the area. The trail can be narrow and overgrown at points, and is more suited for ATVs…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su

Mammoth Cave Road

Mammoth Cave Road is a 2.5-mile out-and-back trail rated 2 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah. This is a destination trail that leads to a series of lava tubes that create underground tunnels. This…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Turkey Track Loop - #17

A fun loop that weaves and winds its way through the forest. There are a few ruts and erosion spots on the trail but aside from that, nothing too difficult. Every now and then, you'll…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Spry Cemetery - FS 2100, 2750, 2800

This is a portion of what can be combined with two other trails to make a fun loop of approximately 45 miles of trails, all rated in the easy category. This trail starts on the…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi

Tropic Reservoir West Side

This well-graded trail takes you to the West backside of the reservoir. It offers pretty views as well as places to stop along the lake. There is no dispersed camping along this trail but there…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tropic Reservoir Road

This is a scenic route with some washouts, water bars and ruts on the lower end of the trail. It is a main artery road to multiple ATV, UTV, dirt bike and 4x4 trails with…
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Total Miles
28.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Sandy Caddy Creek Loop

Sandy Caddy Creek Loop starts as a class 2 trail that winds up to a view to overlooks the town of Panguitch, Utah. The trails continue traveling on top of the mountain top and turn…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ponderosa Loop

The Ponderosa Loop is a fairly easy and fun loop that weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There are a couple of large rocky sections throughout the trail, as well as…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

The Great Western Trail North

You can travel through pine forests and verdant meadows on this eight-mile spur path off the Tropic Reservoir Road. From the route, reddish rock formations are also visible. Although there are a few ruts and…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tommy Loop to Henrie Knolls

This five-mile loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. Primitive camping was noted along the southern part (Tommy Loop) of the route, so it is open to all sized vehicles. There…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dave's Hollow - BLM30088

Dave's Hollow is an exploration of an old sheep herding area from the late 1800s. Approximately 5.6 miles from the start of the trail you will find Whiteman Spring. At this spring there are some…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Toms Best Spring Road (BLM 33001A-30117)

This is a two-lane maintained gravel road that connects Johns Valley Road to Hwy 12 west of Bryce Canyon. It is a good road however, there are some sharper curves and hills that can cause…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Dairy Hollow ATV Trail

This ATV trail climbs to an elevation of 8,358 feet into a subalpine setting dominated by stands of subalpine fir. On the way up there, riders will pass through a terrain that varies from beautiful…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lava Camp Road

This is a trail that would be best used for either dry camping or getting away from the traffic to rest and relax. It is a pretty easy dirt and gravel road. There are a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Panguitch Lake - Scenic Route

Travel on I-15 to exit 82. On the east side of the interstate to north on to frontage road. Continue north on the frontage road till you come upon the back side of the rest…
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Total Miles
30
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Harris Rim

This easy dirt road follows along the mountain ridge back and travels Southwest from the 14, and connects to Swains Creek. It is open to all sizes of vehicles and is 2WD capable. There are…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Stout Ridge

This trail connects to Highway 14 on the north and Highway 89 on the south. Each end has primitive camping available. You will enjoy wonderful views as parts of the trail are shelf road, and…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Stout Canyon Road

You are in for a scenic option to avoid some pavement between Highway 89 near Glendale Utah, and Highway 14 near Duck Creek Village Utah. The road is well maintained and varies between one and…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Great Western Trail South

This trail, also known as FS 098, takes you through beautiful aspen and pine forests as well as relaxing lush meadows where you may find cows grazing. It is part of the Utah Great West…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Limekiln Road-BLM2350

Limekiln Road is a point-to-point single-track trails east of the community of Panguitch. Limekiln Road is the north access route to Casto Canyon ATV Trail (50" or less). This trail is rated 3 of 10.…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Butch Cassidy's Hideout - FS 30121

This is a fun, short side trip into a piece of the life of a local legend. Butch Cassidy was an infamous outlaw whose life was portrayed in the classic Robert Redford movie. He roamed…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Henrie Connector

This mile-and-a-half trail connects Tommy Loop and Henrie Knolls. At one point, the trail crosses a black rock lava field. Open to SXS or smaller machines. Nothing too challenging about this route, but there are…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Markagunt Plateau 2

Also known as "Old Highway", this section is one of three of the Markagunt Plateau trails. This section is open to vehicles - high clearance is highly recommended, especially for the Eastern section, where there…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Markagunt Plateau Connector

This very short connecting trail is open to SXS or smaller vehicles. Towards the middle of the trail, there is a short, steep hill to go up/down, depending on the direction of travel. It is…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Tommy Loop Access

This short trail connects from Tommy Loop trail to USFS Rd 067 (Mammoth Creek Road). There were camp spots noted at both ends of the trail, so full-sized vehicles (and campers) are able to drive…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

ATV Trails Near Hatch, Utah

Proctor Canyon - FS 30109

This road is a beautiful ride that takes you through some of the most spectacular red sandstone cliff faces and majestic views you can imagine. This area recently suffered a devastating fire that destroyed many…
Learn more about Proctor Canyon - FS 30109
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Badger Creek (32003)

Badger Creek and Skunk Creek are the two main trails used to connect Tropic Reservoir Road and Proctor Canyon. Proctor Canyon will take you off the mountain and down to Highway 89 at the town…
Learn more about Badger Creek (32003)
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Birch Spring Pass Creek - BLM32000.3

If you're looking for a fun trail with amazing views of massive lava fields this is it. You will be riding through forested areas with some very large meadows that boast of great flowers in…
Learn more about Birch Spring Pass Creek - BLM32000.3
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Asay Bench Loop - #49

This quick little loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There is nothing too terribly difficult about this trail; however (in dry conditions), there were several inches of very fine dust…
Learn more about Asay Bench Loop - #49
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Casto Canyon OHV Trail-NFS33089

Casto Canyon OHV Trail-NFS33089 is a 3.6-mile ATV (50" or less) trail rated 3 of 10 located in the Dixie National Forest. This trail can be run as a point-to-point or combined with several other…
Learn more about Casto Canyon OHV Trail-NFS33089
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Straight Canyon

This side trail off Tropic Reservoir Road takes you through aspen patches and along west-facing overlooks characteristic of the area. The trail can be narrow and overgrown at points, and is more suited for ATVs…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Hatch, Utah

Proctor Canyon - FS 30109

This road is a beautiful ride that takes you through some of the most spectacular red sandstone cliff faces and majestic views you can imagine. This area recently suffered a devastating fire that destroyed many…
Learn more about Proctor Canyon - FS 30109
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Badger Creek (32003)

Badger Creek and Skunk Creek are the two main trails used to connect Tropic Reservoir Road and Proctor Canyon. Proctor Canyon will take you off the mountain and down to Highway 89 at the town…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Birch Spring Pass Creek - BLM32000.3

If you're looking for a fun trail with amazing views of massive lava fields this is it. You will be riding through forested areas with some very large meadows that boast of great flowers in…
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Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Asay Bench Loop - #49

This quick little loop weaves and winds its way through the Dixie National Forest. There is nothing too terribly difficult about this trail; however (in dry conditions), there were several inches of very fine dust…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Straight Canyon

This side trail off Tropic Reservoir Road takes you through aspen patches and along west-facing overlooks characteristic of the area. The trail can be narrow and overgrown at points, and is more suited for ATVs…
Learn more about Straight Canyon
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su

Mammoth Cave Road

Mammoth Cave Road is a 2.5-mile out-and-back trail rated 2 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah. This is a destination trail that leads to a series of lava tubes that create underground tunnels. This…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi