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 the fence line. There is a gate that has been broken down in the past. There is NO Motorized access past this gate,...
Learn more about Springs Road Fence Line 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 and rutted roads along the way to the top. There is a gate at the end where motorized travel is pr...
Learn more about Bates 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 the lower half of the trail and then once climbing on the upper section, you will find a good hard pack and some ...
Learn more about Pole Canyon Trail

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 trails in the area. A couple of ruts and mud holes are possible. There is no barrier to protect against f...
Learn more about Canal Road

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 mud may be present in them. Always remember to "pack it in, pack it out" with the shooting ra...
Learn more about Direct Shot

Dismal Finale is a short, rugged 0.6-mile trail on Stansbury Island tailored for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes looking to reach the eastern boundary of public BLM land near the Great Salt Lake. This flat route, sitting at an elevation of roughly 4,220 feet, is highly susceptible to...
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Dead End Pass is an easy, scenic route on Stansbury Island perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, and SxSs looking for a quick climb with expansive views of the Great Salt Lake. Spanning approximately 0.86 miles with a steady elevation gain of about 384 feet, this sho...
Learn more about Dead End Pass

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 Eastside. The west end of the trail is at a quarry/shooting area. Great views overlooking the Salt La...
Learn more about Round The Bend

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 many shooting areas and connects to several other trails.
Learn more about Southside

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 of mud holes and trail damage (ruts) are present, but often there are secondary ways around some of the worst s...
Learn more about Straight Shooter

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 the east and Tooele Valley to the west and the views of the mountains, valleys, and mine are incredible. The r...
Learn more about Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

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 that you bring. Predominantly easy dirt trail with some water pockets or mud holes possible. One or two sma...
Learn more about Shotgun Alley

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 dirt road with one small rocky section right before the parking loop. Be advised that shooting ran...
Learn more about Stansbury Hike Trailhead

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 to handle, with gradual climbs and smooth sections, making it perfect for new or experie...
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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 along the benches, staying high enough to overlook the valley and Antelope Isl...
Learn more about Centerville Firebreak Road

This trail is a short spur off of Centerville Firebreak Road that leads you to the Offroad Bowl Trails as well as the trailhead for South Duel Creek hiking trail. This trail is easy with the surface consisting of gravel for the entire length. There is an optional obstacle at the final turn before yo...
Learn more about South Duel Creek Trail

This trail takes you from the South end of the Offroad Bowl and loops around the outside back to South Duel Creek Trail. This trail is relatively tame as it follows the hillside with only a couple of spots that may cause difficulty, those being the exit/entrance from the bowl being tight, and a spot...
Learn more about Centerville Offroad Bowl Return

This trail follows the west rim of the Centerville Offroad Bowl. The upper trail is tight in some spots and has a couple of spots that are off-camber. This upper section is a good bypass for the sections of the lower bowl that are filled with mud too deep to traverse, but the surface is covered in w...
Learn more about Centerville Offroad Bowl Upper Trail

Ward Canyon Road is an easy, scenic dirt and gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking quick access to sweeping views of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island. Spanning approximately 4.7 miles with a steady climb of about 1,679 feet, the trail begins near the landmark white Bou...
Learn more about 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 gardens but there shouldn't be any issues getting any car up here. At the top, you get a view out to the west and the...
Learn more about Upper Ward Canyon Road

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 the fence line. There is a gate that has been broken down in the past. There is NO Motorized access past this gate,...
Learn more about Springs Road Fence Line 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 and rutted roads along the way to the top. There is a gate at the end where motorized travel is pr...
Learn more about Bates 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 the lower half of the trail and then once climbing on the upper section, you will find a good hard pack and some ...
Learn more about Pole Canyon Trail

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 trails in the area. A couple of ruts and mud holes are possible. There is no barrier to protect against f...
Learn more about Canal Road

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 the fence line. There is a gate that has been broken down in the past. There is NO Motorized access past this gate,...
Learn more about Springs Road Fence Line 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 and rutted roads along the way to the top. There is a gate at the end where motorized travel is pr...
Learn more about Bates 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 the lower half of the trail and then once climbing on the upper section, you will find a good hard pack and some ...
Learn more about Pole Canyon Trail

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 trails in the area. A couple of ruts and mud holes are possible. There is no barrier to protect against f...
Learn more about Canal Road