Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kearns, Utah

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Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

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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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

North Park

North Park near Bountiful, Utah, is a great beginner-friendly trail for dirt bikers. Starting from the parking lot, you follow a 4x4 road up to the North Park single-track trailhead. The trail is relatively easy…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Centerville Firebreak Road

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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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Ward Canyon Road

This is a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel road which takes you to the Old Ward Canyon camping and target practice site. The route starts at the Skyline Drive trailhead below the bountiful "B" on…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Hidden Hollow Loop

This is a fun family loop behind Hidden Hollow Elementary in Eagle Mountain. This is a multi-use area, so there are a lot of mountain bikers. This loop takes you to two lookouts. The first…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Upper Ward Canyon Road

This is a continuation of the lower Ward Canyon Road. It continues winding up the mountainside with amazing views off of the side of the road. The trail has a few ruts and small rock…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Holbrook FS 1629

This is an out-and-back easy trail. It goes over to a small turnaround viewpoint. For larger vehicles, you will need to park here and walk the next 100 feet to the second viewpoint. ATVs and…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sessions Mountain Road

This is a beautiful drive through the pine and aspen trees, with a few areas that have some dry camping spots. The road is mostly gravel with areas of rough rock. There are a few…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Farmington Firebreak Road

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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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Skyline Drive

This is an easy dirt road with some steep drop offs on the west side of the trail. The gates to this trail close November through March, as high elevation snow makes it impassable. Springtime…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Parish Creek

This short trail branches off of Skyline Drive and runs basically parallel to it, heading down to Parish Creek. This trail is an easy scenic drive through the trees, with the only real worry being…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lake Mountain East

This trail is the gateway to tons of adventure. There are tons of spots off this trail to do some shooting, hiking, mountain biking, relax next to a fire pit, or soak in the beautiful…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Farmington Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Major Evans

This is a narrow track through pleasant trees. The track switches up the mountainside and provides good views of the surrounding peaks. Since it ends at a locked gate, it needs an hour up, and…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Silver Lake Road

This 9-mile out-and-back dirt road from Tibble Fork Reservoir to Silver Lake is beautiful and boasts mountain views. Make sure to bring your paddleboards and/or kayaks to use at either lake. The road is well…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Eagle Connector

Eagle Connector joins the Front 9 trail to the Back 9 and Eagle's Nest trails. From Front 9, it descends about 200 feet down along a ridgeline until intersecting with the exit of Eagle's Nest…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Francis Peak Road (FS 009)

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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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

American Fork Snake Creek

This trail is a low risk, high pay out trail with lots of jaw dropping views. The trail could honestly be done in a 2WD sedan if you don't explore any of the side trails.…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Little Moab North Entrance

Turn South off of West Cedar Valley Road, and onto N 18150 W. Follow the pavement past the Intermountain Regional Landfill, where the road will turn into dirt. Continue following the dirt road till you…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tibble Fork (2041)

From Mill Canyon, this trail runs west and then southeast, climbing about 1,400 feet where it intersects with Ridge Trail. The lower portion running west takes you on a ledge trail through the woods above…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

510

The 510 trail begins at the intersection of 506 and 509. It's 2.3 miles long and travels North before heading East and ending at a dirt access road off of Manning Canyon Road. The trail…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

512

Trail 512 breaks off from the middle of 511 and heads West, before turning South and running into 509. This track is 1.4 miles in length and travels along small rolling hills in a spaced-out…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

508

Trail 508 starts off Wells Canyon Road and runs North. This track parallels the first half of trail 511 before running into it. Total elevation gain is ~500 ft before reaching a peak in this…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wayne's Neighbor

This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

509

Trail 509 is a short connector trail that runs East from Wells Canyon Road and Trail 512, ending at Trails 506/510. This is a 0.6-mile long track that mostly descends when ridden from West to…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa / Su

506

Trail 506 branches off to the East of 501. It travels North and eventually splits into multiple paths. This trail is 1.2 miles long and has small hills, but the elevation doesn't change much. The…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bit of Both

This is a very short route that connects from one set of trails to another. Water/mud holes may be present on the trail in wet conditions. A section has been rutted due to water erosion…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

ATV Trails Near Kearns, Utah

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

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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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Centerville Firebreak Road

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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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Ward Canyon Road

This is a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel road which takes you to the Old Ward Canyon camping and target practice site. The route starts at the Skyline Drive trailhead below the bountiful "B" on…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Kearns, Utah

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Springs Road Fence Line Trail

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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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Bates Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Trail

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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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Centerville Firebreak Road

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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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Ward Canyon Road

This is a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel road which takes you to the Old Ward Canyon camping and target practice site. The route starts at the Skyline Drive trailhead below the bountiful "B" on…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa