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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Total Miles
152.5
Tech Rating
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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Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
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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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
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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Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Upper 2 Mile ATV Trail

This is a 2-mile-long segment of ATV trail on Utah State Trust Land that starts on the east end of an unimproved road off of Geyser Pass. The trail is decently wide for 50" vehicles,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Trail 16 Loop

The north end of this trail starts at a parking area and vault toilet off of Geyser Pass, and makes a short loop around the area for 1.5 miles. It's a quick and easy trail…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

OV350843

This is a short and moderately easy segment of ATV trail that rides along the boundary of Utah State Trust Land and the Manti La Sal National Forest. The west end starts at the bottom…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Upper 2 Mile Loop Connector

This is an easy connector piece of the Upper 2 Mile ATV Loop that is just under a mile long. The south end starts at an unmarked entrance off of 154 (Rim Rocker trail), and…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Trust Lands Singletrack (South)

This segment of single track starts on the west end at a trail sign off of 154 that is easy to miss, as it drops off the side of the road into a grassy meadow…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
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
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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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
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
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
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
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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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
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
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
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
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
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

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
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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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Total Miles
152.5
Tech Rating
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
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
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
Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
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
Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Upper 2 Mile ATV Trail

This is a 2-mile-long segment of ATV trail on Utah State Trust Land that starts on the east end of an unimproved road off of Geyser Pass. The trail is decently wide for 50" vehicles,…
Learn more about Upper 2 Mile ATV Trail
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Trail 16 Loop

The north end of this trail starts at a parking area and vault toilet off of Geyser Pass, and makes a short loop around the area for 1.5 miles. It's a quick and easy trail…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

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
Total Miles
152.5
Tech Rating
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
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
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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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
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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Total Miles
64.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
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
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su