Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hooper, Utah

This is a scenic drive that follows along shore of the Great Salt Lake and the Promontory Mountains in the high desert of Box Elder County down to the railroad causeway that splits the lake…
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A short route that leads past several shooting areas along the hillside. Lots of trash/shells were noted along the route, so if you decide to shoot here, please be sure to pack out any garbage…
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This trail leads from the main road to the Stansbury hiking trailhead with parking. Water/Mud holes may be present at the very beginning, but there is an alternative path around them if so. Fairly easy…
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This short, narrow little trail leads up into the hillside but ultimately comes to a dead end. There are a couple of spots with fire rings that people may have camped at before. There is…
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This easy trail around the hillside connects Stansbury Gulch and Tabby's Canyon. There is nothing of major difficulty to note except where the trail dips down and up a ravine on the beginning of the…
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This little route leads to the furthest eastern end of publicly accessible BLM land. Beyond this point is private property. The trail itself is pretty beat up and in dismal shape, especially in wet conditions.…
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This straight-away trail leads to the furthest, Eastern part of the island's BLM land. It parallels one of the Great Salt Lake water canals and is in much better condition than many of the other…
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Take this route from the Golden Spike Auto Tour Trail, and it will lead you to the Spiral Jetty. Not much of a challenge, but a great afternoon cruise with some great views of the…
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This connecting route leads to several other trails in the area, as well as a handful of shooting ranges against the mountainside. The trail is hard-packed dirt with quite a few massive "potholes". Water or…
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This short, straight trail takes you past a small shooting area on the South end and up to Tabby's Canyon area on the North end. There are various connecting trails off of this route. Tons…
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This connecting trail is less damaged than others in the area, although there are still a couple of ruts and mud holes to navigate. It leads from the main road up to one of the…
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This is an awesome drive. You will need a high clearance vehicle due to rocks, but 4x4 is not necessary. This road gets very tight and very high and if you aren't experienced in off-road…
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Coldwater Peak is a short single-track trail that connects Skyline South and Lewis Peak trails. It runs west to east and side-hills across one of the peaks in this area. The track is very narrow…
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This historic trail follows the last 90 miles of the Transcontinental Railroad. The trail is the actual grade where the railroad tracks were. There are slight detours around the wooden trestles, but 90 percent is…
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This is a short firebreak road that starts at the base of Farmington Canyon and dead ends shortly after a creek crossing. There are signs at the trailhead warning about a gate ahead, but this…
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This trail is an easy well maintained road that starts in Farmington and heads up the canyon to where it ends at the start of Francis Peak Road and Skyline Drive. This trail stays about…
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Centerville Firebreak Road runs from Bountiful to Farmington, following the benches above the neighborhoods. It is an easy, scenic drive that makes for a great short trip between Ward and Farmington Canyons. The road runs…
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The Liberty-Avon Road is a great little off-road drive. This makes a scenic alternative between Ogden and Logan if you have extra time. It offers nice scenery and few different recreation options. This is also…
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This is a short drive off State Highway 196 leading up to an area overlooking Interstate 80 and the Timpie Springs Waterfowl Management Area. You will also find a beautiful natural spring known as the…
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This trail starts off the dirt road called Foothill Drive. It starts heading east up the hill on the section line road and then connects to TC03617 back to the southeast all the way to…
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Francis Peak Road continues up from the intersection of Farmington Canyon Road and Skyline Drive. The route is very scenic, as you will have views from both sides of the mountain. Along the route, you…
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This trail leads to a beautiful natural spring in the Skull Valley Desert called the "Big Spring." You can start this trail at the Spring or off State Highway 196 further south. This is an…
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This is a small hunting trail that cuts through the mountains to Avon Pass. It's very narrow in several spots, which makes passing other vehicles near impossible. It's mainly used by 4-wheelers and hunters. The…
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The Poverty Flats Turn Track is a 1-mile track to the north of Poverty Flats Road near the train track. It crosses sections of hard-packed dirt and loose gravel. Most turns are still rutted despite…
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This is one of the easiest ways to the top of the plateau. There are some large boulders and sand that could present a challenge depending on your vehicle type. There are mostly rocks on…
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Easyrider is a 4.7-mile-long mellow trail that connects the Rowley Turn Track to Basin Twister. It runs along the bottom of the mountain range through grass fields. The ground surface is primarily dirt with very…
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This is a well-traveled two-track with all types of 4x4 and off-road machines. This trail is a great way to overlook the Tooele Valley above Stansbury Park and Erda. You will encounter some large rocks…
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This is an easy-going road, even when you get to the zig zag's going up to the tower site. Great for Sunday drive to some spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and the Great Salt…
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This loop goes around Lone Rock, which is a natural formation in the middle of the desert. The road is straightforward and can be accessed by most vehicles. The trail can sometimes be muddy but…
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This is an easy trail that starts from Liberty Avon Road and goes to Three Mile Canyon Trail. This road is closed for the winter on November 15th and opens on June 15th but may…
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