Beginner Off-Road Trails Near La Sal, Utah
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Rim Rocker
The Rim Rocker is a 160-mile route winding it's way through aspen groves, over red rock, along the edges of sheer cliffs, and across rivers. Spanning from Moab, Utah to Montrose, CO., the track varies…
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Learn more about Rim Rocker
Total Miles
152.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Geyser Pass
This beautiful drive is over 10,600 feet above sea level, and there are some fun hiking and biking trails nearby if you want to get to a mountain top. It's simple to make this a…
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Learn more about Geyser Pass
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
La Sal Pass
Beautiful autumn colors provide an awesome backdrop to enjoyable and moderately challenging drive. ATVs and UTVs will especially love venturing up the west side.
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Learn more about La Sal Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
This scenic and approachable off-road trail offers an ideal route for those seeking to explore Utah's canyon country without the challenge of technical driving. This wide, well-maintained gravel road weaves through a beautiful variety of…
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Learn more about Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Area BFE
The 320-acre Area BFE is provided by generous private landowners who want to give off-roaders a place to ride and explore for free. Since the land is private, please be respectful and follow a few…
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Learn more about Area BFE
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sand Flats Road
Experience Sand Flats Recreation on this half-day trail. There is free camping available in scenic Porcupine Rim Campground which is on national forest land. Sand Flats road is an access road to Hell's Revenge and…
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Learn more about Sand Flats Road
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kane Creek Overlook
Moab may be full of amazing views, but this one certainly won't disappoint! You leave from the small sand dune area off of Behind the Rocks RD, and meander through mainly sandy/dirt 2 track that…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Kokopelli Trail (Castle Valley Overlook to Sand Flats Road)
This 3.8-mile point-to-point trail is part of the larger Kokopelli Trail System. This portion takes you from the Castle Valley Overlook on La-Sal Mountain Loop Road to Sand Flats Road. Sand Flats Road goes into…
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Learn more about Kokopelli Trail (Castle Valley Overlook to Sand Flats Road)
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tracking Station Road
Tracking Station Road is a nice short road off Mountain Loop Road going back to Sand Flats Recreation Area. Towards the Mountain Loop Road's end, there are several primitive campsite spots. The road gets a…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Loop Road Trail FR Rd 636
This loop road goes from the Kokopelli Trail to the Tracking Station Road. It winds around, up and down with several crossings of the Jimmy Keen hike and bike trail. There is a single spot…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Moon Rock
This is a less-traveled trail dead end trail toward Moon Rock terrain with beautiful rim view. The ride is mainly loose rocks with some deep sand sections, which could be challenging for dirt bikes and…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kokopelli Trail (Onion Creek to Andy Mesa)
This 18.6-mile point-to-point trail is part of the larger Kokopelli Trail System, this portion takes you from Onion Creek Trail up past Cowhead Hill, Polar Mesa, and North Beaver Mesa. Most of this trail is…
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Learn more about Kokopelli Trail (Onion Creek to Andy Mesa)
Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
D1778
Branching off from trail D1172, D1178 offers a short in-and-out route that parallels D0661. This trail presents a slightly more adventurous driving experience compared to the relatively straightforward County Road 132. Notably, aside from its…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
D1172
Branching off from trail D0661, D1172 offers an alternative route that parallels County Road 132 as you head towards Anticline Overlook. This trail presents a slightly more adventurous driving experience compared to the relatively straightforward…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hideout Canyon Road
This trail is perfect for those seeking a peaceful and scenic experience, with gentle inclines and occasional water crossings subject to recent weather conditions on its north end. However, the highlight of this trail is…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Polar Mesa
Embark on a leisurely journey along this quieter route, offering a welcome escape from Moab's intense summer heat. From its elevated viewpoints, you'll be rewarded with expansive and breathtaking vistas in every direction. Along the…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fins & Things Cutoff
This 0.6-mile point-to-point trail provides an early cutoff for the popular Fins and Things Trail. This trail allows off-roaders to depart the trail early if time does not permit completion of the entire trail. This…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bridger Jack Road - CR107
Bridger Jack Road - CR107 is a 25.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located within Bear Ears National Monument. The road is hard-packed and is periodically graded. The road is suitable for both 2…
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Learn more about Bridger Jack Road - CR107
Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hurrah Pass
Hurrah Pass is a classic Moab route that blends scenic red rock landscapes with approachable off-road terrain, making it one of the more accessible and popular trails in the region. The trail stretches west from…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Minor Overlook
Despite its name, Minor Overlook delivers impressive views of the La Sal Mountains, buttes, and the Colorado River. It's a great stop both morning and afternoon: mornings highlight the canyon and river, while afternoons showcase…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bridger Jack Mesa
Bridger Jack Mesa is a 16-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Bear Ears National Monument. The trail consists mostly of hard-pack dirt, sand, and a few rocky sections. From the staging…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slickrock 1
Slickrock 1 trail is the only trail branching off from the Slickrock Practice Loop that will take you to the main Slickrock Trail System. Heading west, this 0.7-mile-long track takes you up a decent climb…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slickrock 2
Slickrock 2 begins at Hell's Revenge Staircase Bypass & Overlook and continues northeast to the Slickrock Main Loop. This trail covers 0.7 miles across smooth slickrock and is well-marked with white painted lines on the…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Onion Creek, Fisher Towers
This fun drive is open to unlicensed vehicles, but you'll need to stay on the main road. There's an opportunity to get up close to Fisher Towers by taking a short hike that concludes with…
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Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
BLM1443 - Davis Canyon Road
Davis Canyon Road is a 7.9-mile (15.8 round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Indian Creek Recreation Area portion of Bears Ears National Monument. This is a destination trail for various…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slickrock 3
Slickrock 3 branches off of Slickrock 1 after about 0.4 miles and heads north/west to the Slickrock Main Loop. This trail is 2.2 miles long across smooth slickrock. The white paint markings on this route…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lavender Canyon Road - North
This road takes you to two canyons part of Lavender Canyon. Lots of incredible scenery along the way to the canyon. You'll have to get out on foot to experience the whole canyon. Expect a…
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Learn more about Lavender Canyon Road - North
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Slickrock 7
Slickrock 7 begins at the intersection of Slickrock 6 and 8 and travels north until hitting the Slickrock Main Loop. This route is about 0.5 miles long over smooth slickrock with minimal markings. The white…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slickrock Moab Overlook
Slickrock Moab Overlook is a short trail that breaks off from the Slickrock Main Loop near the southwest corner of the loop. The trail travels west along a rock ridgeline which is smooth and without…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lockhart Canyon - CR122
Lockhart Canyon - CR122 is a 5.4-mile (11-mile round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Bear Ears National Monument and Canyonland National Park. The trail runs from Lockhart Basin Road north…
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Learn more about Lockhart Canyon - CR122
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near La Sal, Utah
Rim Rocker
The Rim Rocker is a 160-mile route winding it's way through aspen groves, over red rock, along the edges of sheer cliffs, and across rivers. Spanning from Moab, Utah to Montrose, CO., the track varies…
Learn more about Rim Rocker
Learn more about Rim Rocker
Total Miles
152.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Geyser Pass
This beautiful drive is over 10,600 feet above sea level, and there are some fun hiking and biking trails nearby if you want to get to a mountain top. It's simple to make this a…
Learn more about Geyser Pass
Learn more about Geyser Pass
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
La Sal Pass
Beautiful autumn colors provide an awesome backdrop to enjoyable and moderately challenging drive. ATVs and UTVs will especially love venturing up the west side.
Learn more about La Sal Pass
Learn more about La Sal Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
This scenic and approachable off-road trail offers an ideal route for those seeking to explore Utah's canyon country without the challenge of technical driving. This wide, well-maintained gravel road weaves through a beautiful variety of…
Learn more about Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
Learn more about Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Area BFE
The 320-acre Area BFE is provided by generous private landowners who want to give off-roaders a place to ride and explore for free. Since the land is private, please be respectful and follow a few…
Learn more about Area BFE
Learn more about Area BFE
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sand Flats Road
Experience Sand Flats Recreation on this half-day trail. There is free camping available in scenic Porcupine Rim Campground which is on national forest land. Sand Flats road is an access road to Hell's Revenge and…
Learn more about Sand Flats Road
Learn more about Sand Flats Road
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
UTV/Side-by-Side Near La Sal, Utah
Rim Rocker
The Rim Rocker is a 160-mile route winding it's way through aspen groves, over red rock, along the edges of sheer cliffs, and across rivers. Spanning from Moab, Utah to Montrose, CO., the track varies…
Learn more about Rim Rocker
Learn more about Rim Rocker
Total Miles
152.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Geyser Pass
This beautiful drive is over 10,600 feet above sea level, and there are some fun hiking and biking trails nearby if you want to get to a mountain top. It's simple to make this a…
Learn more about Geyser Pass
Learn more about Geyser Pass
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
La Sal Pass
Beautiful autumn colors provide an awesome backdrop to enjoyable and moderately challenging drive. ATVs and UTVs will especially love venturing up the west side.
Learn more about La Sal Pass
Learn more about La Sal Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
This scenic and approachable off-road trail offers an ideal route for those seeking to explore Utah's canyon country without the challenge of technical driving. This wide, well-maintained gravel road weaves through a beautiful variety of…
Learn more about Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
Learn more about Looking Glass to Anticline Overlook
Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Area BFE
The 320-acre Area BFE is provided by generous private landowners who want to give off-roaders a place to ride and explore for free. Since the land is private, please be respectful and follow a few…
Learn more about Area BFE
Learn more about Area BFE
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sand Flats Road
Experience Sand Flats Recreation on this half-day trail. There is free camping available in scenic Porcupine Rim Campground which is on national forest land. Sand Flats road is an access road to Hell's Revenge and…
Learn more about Sand Flats Road
Learn more about Sand Flats Road
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa