Cottonwood Canyon Road is a relatively easy route that serves as a shortcut between Bryce Canyon National Park / Utah SR-12, and Lake Powell / US-89. It follows Cottonwood Canyon and the Paria River, and… Learn more about Cottonwood Canyon Road
Total Miles
36.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Powell Point Trail
This is a relatively short out-and-back road to Powell Point. The trail ends at a hiking trailhead sitting at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level. The land is administered by the forest service, and the… Learn more about Powell Point Trail
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dave's Hollow Cutoff
Dave's Hollow is a flat and very easy cutoff road from Highway 63 to Tropic Reservoir Road. It's a popular way to get from Bryce to the forest service roads in the adjacent area. Any… Learn more about Dave's Hollow Cutoff
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Skutumpah Road
This is a 34-mile trail with high clearance vehicles recommended by BLM. The road winds through the western portion of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Carry extra water and fuel as there are no… Learn more about Skutumpah Road
Total Miles
19.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Tropic Reservoir Road
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
18.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Tropic Reservoir Road (Private Easment Section)
This is a private easement section of Tropic Reservoir Road. Gate access is subject to closure during Utah Deer Season. Please close the gate after passing through, and smile, you are on camera entering this… Learn more about Tropic Reservoir Road (Private Easment Section)
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Aquarius Teasdale - NF154
Easy gravel road climbing up onto Boulder Mountain above Escalante, UT. This road accesses Posey Lake, Cyclone Lake, and a number of high alpine lakes. Climbing over 9,500 feet, this is a great place to… Learn more about Aquarius Teasdale - NF154
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Smoky Mountain Road
This is a backcountry route bordering the Burning Hills Wilderness Study Area. It connects Alstrom Point above Lake Powell to the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. It starts with a steep climb up Kelly Grade.… Learn more about Smoky Mountain Road
Total Miles
41.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Hells Backbone - NF153
Hell's Backbone is a rugged area that bridges between towering Boulder Mountain on the north and canyons cut by the Escalante River and its tributaries on the south. The Hell's Backbone Road is a winding… Learn more about Hells Backbone - NF153
Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
1
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… Learn more about Hole In The Rock Road
Total Miles
53.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nipple Butte Trail
This is a beautiful desert canyon trail that takes you from Big Water UT up north and circles back east toward Lake Powell. It follows Nipple Creek and meanders thru Tibbet Canyon. Lots of desert… Learn more about Nipple Butte Trail
Total Miles
23
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Orderville Canyon
This nice, mellow drive is well marked and offers some great camping near Jacob Lake. Its located in the northernmost leg of the Great Western Trail, and takes you through Orderville Canyon to the Buckskin… Learn more about Orderville Canyon
Total Miles
36
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Croton Road
Croton Road is a rarely used gravel road that stretches twenty-five miles through the Grand Staircase Escalante. It connects Left Hand Collett to the Sit Down Bench and Little Valley roads along the Croton Bench… Learn more about Croton Road
Total Miles
23.8
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
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… Learn more about Turkey Track Loop - #17
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
House Rock Road
House Rock Road is an unimproved road, but well maintained. The road sees a lot of traffic due to several popular trailheads, such as Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass and the Wave. There are trailhead parking… Learn more about House Rock Road
Total Miles
19.3
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… Learn more about Harris Rim
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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… Learn more about Markagunt Plateau Connector
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Smoky Mountain Road
This is the first 14 miles of Smoky Mountain Road as it passes through a portion of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area above Lake Powell. It is most often used to reach the popular… Learn more about Smoky Mountain Road
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Ponderosa Loop
Total Miles
4.3
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… Learn more about Markagunt Plateau 2
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Turkey Track Loop 2 - #17
A fun loop that weaves and winds its way through Dixie National Forest. The trail has a few ruts, erosion spots, and rocky patches. Be sure to keep an eye out for fallen trees on… Learn more about Turkey Track Loop 2 - #17
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Billingsly Creek Draw
This short trail connects from Harris Rim to Swains Creek. There are some large erosion ruts especially in the middle of the trail. At some point there was a wildfire that burned the forest at… Learn more about Billingsly Creek Draw
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Swains Creek
Also known as Strawberry Ridge Road, this maintained scenic dirt road begins/ends from the 14 and is easy enough for 2WD vehicles. At one point, you will enter a private property residence - Swains Creek… Learn more about Swains Creek
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Hidden Lake Loop
The trail starts from the Peek-A-Boo trailhead. The trail starts with a trek through some very deep, loose and fine sand. You will likely have to air down your tires if you are running street/hard… Learn more about Hidden Lake Loop
Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
3
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… Learn more about Tommy Loop to Henrie Knolls
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ponderosa Loop Mini
A fun, quick little loop that weaves and winds its way through the forest. There are a few ruts and erosion spots on the trail, plus a few rocky patches, but aside from that, nothing… Learn more about Ponderosa Loop Mini
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Billingsly Trail
This quick, easy trail connects Harris Rim and Swains Creek, going up/down the side of the mountain ridge. Open to all sizes of vehicles. There is nothing of difficulty to note about this short route.… Learn more about Billingsly Trail
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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