Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Helper, Utah

Trestle Road is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that passes under an old trestle train bridge. The most difficult part of this trail is a steep climb after passing under the old trestle bridge, which may require 4LO for some stock 4WD vehicles. However, this trail is passable by most stock 4WD vehic...
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This trail starts at Consumers Road and makes its way over Beaver Road, dropping down in between Scofield Town and Clear Creek Town. The trail starts in the cedars at about 7000 feet elevation and climbs to higher elevation pines about 9500ft. The climb is steeper with loose dirt, making it more dif...
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Price River/South Farnham Road is an 18.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Northern San Rafael Swell area. It follows along the railroad tracks and the Price River. Price River Road is a maintained dirt road with light washboarding. This is an open range area, so be aware and slow down for grazing l...
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Reservation Ridge is a well-maintained, well-traveled Forest Service road that runs on the borders of the Uinta and Ashley National Forests. Outside of the occasional rut, it is a smooth ride. Nothing your stock Subaru can’t handle. On the east end, there is a large paid campground, first-come, firs...
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Per its name, this route follows Bear Ridge between Skyline Drive and Scofield Lake. The trail has dual character; coming east from Skyline Drive, the trail abruptly changes from a fairly smooth dirt road to a narrower rocky trail. At about the halfway point, there's a "High Clearance 4WD recommende...
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Mounds Road is a 14.8-mile point-to-point trail that crosses the Mounds Reef and connects to the Price River Road. This trail is a maintained dirt road with light washboarding and no obstacles. There is a 3 track railroad crossing near the Price River Road, use caution when crossing. Mounds Road is ...
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Trail Ridge is a very short out-and-back trail that ends at an incredible view of Ashley National Forest. There is space for maybe one tent or car camp at the end. The trail itself is hilly with a few slopes of around 20-24 degrees. There are a few drainage ruts that you straddle on your way. There ...
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This trail begins just off US Highway 6 at Soldier Summit. The vegetation transitions from sagebrush and willows that follow the White River up to higher-elevation pine and aspen. These Forest Service roads are mostly graded and easy for most vehicles depending on weather. Wildlife viewing and pictu...
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Trail travels from Utah Highway 6 at the north end, near the Skyline Drive northern terminus and trail head, and winds through Starvation Canyon to the Intersection of Bear Ridge (FS0008) at which point you can either continue to Scofield Lake/Scofield State Park, or follow Bear Ridge back to Skylin...
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Begin from the southwest end of Long Ridge (FS 10148). This one-lane shelf road is hard-packed dirt with embedded small rocks and occasional loose gravel under tire. As the road clings to the mountain’s flanks, exposure spikes on south-facing benches of sage and juniper where it narrows to true one-...
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East Mounds Road is a 4.9-mile point-to-point trail that crosses the Mounds Reef and connects with the Price River road via Mounds Road. This is a well-maintained county road with no obstacles and some light washboarding. This road is passable by stock 2WD, AWD, and 4WD vehicles.
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Starvation WMA Poleline is the longest continuous trail at 6.4 miles point-to-point within the Wilderness Management Area. This mostly hard-packed dirt track runs north/south, with both ends connecting back to the Starvation Creek Road. This trail is a seasonal trail open from May 1st to November 30...
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Verde Loop is a 6.7-mile point-to-point trail in the northern San Rafael Swell area. The trail starts and ends at the Price River trail. Verde Loop trail has erosion damage less than 12" in depth. This trail gives you access to the scenic Verde South trail. This trail is passable by most stock AWD a...
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Timber Canyon Trail is an easy, highly scenic 18-mile point-to-point route ideal for beginners, families, and seasoned offroaders looking for a relaxing cruise through Utah's stunning high country. Connecting Highway 6 near Soldier Summit to Highway 40 near Duchesne, this dirt and gravel trail serve...
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Mud Springs Road is an easy, scenic 4.8-mile point-to-point trail departing from U.S. Route 6 that serves as an excellent gateway to the northern reaches of the San Rafael Swell. Passable by virtually any vehicle, including standard two-wheel-drive cars, four-wheel-drive rigs, and SxSs, this route i...
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Verde Mounds is a short 2.9-mile point-to-point trail in the northern San Rafael swell area. This trail goes through open range land, so be aware of grazing livestock. This is a maintained dirt road with light washboarding. Enjoy the sprawling views of the high desert as you traverse the Verde Mound...
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This trail is not well-traveled, and it shows. The trail is only one vehicle wide but not particularly difficult. There is one section where the trail has slightly washed away, but it is crossable. The trail does sort of fade away towards the end and becomes harder to follow. The huge benefit of a t...
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Skyline Drive is a high alpine road in central Utah that runs almost 100 miles from where it starts at U.S. Highway 6 in Tucker all the way south to where it ends at the intersection of Salina Creek and Willow Creek Roads, with a short section of pavement in the middle where State Route 31 is used t...
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Dinosaur Quarry Road is a 6.2-mile point-to-point trail that ends at the Jurassic National Monument. The Jurassic National Monument is a fee area and is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and is closed during the winter months. The road up to the Humbug Overlook trail turnoff is open every day...
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Verde South Trail is a 12.8-mile out-and-back northern San Rafael Swell trail. This is a fun trail with a beautiful view at the turnaround point. The trail has a few rocky sections with ledges up to 12" in height. There are a couple of steep grades with loose rock, which may require 4LO for some sto...
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Trestle Road is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that passes under an old trestle train bridge. The most difficult part of this trail is a steep climb after passing under the old trestle bridge, which may require 4LO for some stock 4WD vehicles. However, this trail is passable by most stock 4WD vehic...
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This trail starts at Consumers Road and makes its way over Beaver Road, dropping down in between Scofield Town and Clear Creek Town. The trail starts in the cedars at about 7000 feet elevation and climbs to higher elevation pines about 9500ft. The climb is steeper with loose dirt, making it more dif...
Learn more about Consumers

Price River/South Farnham Road is an 18.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Northern San Rafael Swell area. It follows along the railroad tracks and the Price River. Price River Road is a maintained dirt road with light washboarding. This is an open range area, so be aware and slow down for grazing l...
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Reservation Ridge is a well-maintained, well-traveled Forest Service road that runs on the borders of the Uinta and Ashley National Forests. Outside of the occasional rut, it is a smooth ride. Nothing your stock Subaru can’t handle. On the east end, there is a large paid campground, first-come, firs...
Learn more about Reservation Ridge - FS 10147

Trestle Road is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that passes under an old trestle train bridge. The most difficult part of this trail is a steep climb after passing under the old trestle bridge, which may require 4LO for some stock 4WD vehicles. However, this trail is passable by most stock 4WD vehic...
Learn more about Trestle Road

This trail starts at Consumers Road and makes its way over Beaver Road, dropping down in between Scofield Town and Clear Creek Town. The trail starts in the cedars at about 7000 feet elevation and climbs to higher elevation pines about 9500ft. The climb is steeper with loose dirt, making it more dif...
Learn more about Consumers

Price River/South Farnham Road is an 18.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Northern San Rafael Swell area. It follows along the railroad tracks and the Price River. Price River Road is a maintained dirt road with light washboarding. This is an open range area, so be aware and slow down for grazing l...
Learn more about Price River/South Farnham Road

Reservation Ridge is a well-maintained, well-traveled Forest Service road that runs on the borders of the Uinta and Ashley National Forests. Outside of the occasional rut, it is a smooth ride. Nothing your stock Subaru can’t handle. On the east end, there is a large paid campground, first-come, firs...
Learn more about Reservation Ridge - FS 10147