Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Magna, Utah

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…
Learn more about Springs Road Fence Line 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…
Learn more about Pole 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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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…
Learn more about Round The Bend

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…
Learn more about Straight Shooter

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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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…
Learn more about Shotgun Alley

For those who might want to get out for a nice day hike, this road leads to the West Canyon Trailhead and has some beautiful views. Most of the year, it's a really easy road…
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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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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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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…
Learn more about Ward Canyon Road

This is an older alternate route going up to West Canyon Trailhead. Much like the dirt road that now goes to the trailhead, which is in the Wasatch National Forest lands, it does go thru…
Learn more about Magpie Road to West Canyon Trailhead

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 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…
Learn more about Upper Ward Canyon Road

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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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…
Learn more about Skyline Drive

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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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…
Learn more about North Holbrook FS 1629

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…
Learn more about Sessions Mountain Road

This is a nice canyon road for a quick getaway into the mountains. There are a few small water crossings in the late spring and heavy water in the early spring due to runoff. This…
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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…
Learn more about Francis Peak Road (FS 009)

This is a scenic drive that follows along a ridgeline in the high desert of Tooele Valley and drops down into a canyon entering the aspen groves. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight…
Learn more about Mining Fork 4x4

This is a scenic drive that follows South Willow Creek, leaving the high desert of Tooele Valley and entering the aspen groves. There are 4 campgrounds along this road. The majority of the campgrounds are…
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Established easy dirt road that connects from the 73 to Mercur Canyon Highway. There is nothing difficult to note about this road but keep an eye out for water erosion damage off to the sides…
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