Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Manti, Utah

In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth. As this is the first starting point into the Arapeen trail system that you'll encounter in Manti Canyon, and because you'll soon be scanning heavenly vistas, I thought this would be an appropriate name. This trail will be your portal into hundreds of m...
Learn more about Heaven and Earth

Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
Learn more about Mellor Canyon Road

From the bottom, this trail begins in dense pine and quaking groves but quickly bursts out into open, green pastoral fields that present majestic white cliffs to the south, sweeping vistas to the valley below on the west, and inspiring views of the mountains to the east that are beckoning to you to ...
Learn more about Burnt Hill

This is a short, mostly flat route. It is 2 miles and has an elevation change of 700 feet. It skirts the east side of Burnt Hill and flirts with views of Milk Creek. At the midpoint of the route, you can choose to journey on to a variety of other trails that snake around other sides of Burnt Hill.
Learn more about Patton's Boot

This trail climbs Ephraim Canyon to Skyline Drive before a few miles on Skyline. There is then a 50" trail that descends the back of the mountain to Joes Valley Reservoir before another trail climbs back to Skyline and back down Ephraim Canyon. There are amazing views the entire way.
Learn more about Arapeen Ephraim Canyon to Joes Valley

Skyline Drive is the central attraction of the Arapeen Trail System and as such runs from US-6 in the north to its termination at the Fishlake National Forest where it continues but becomes the Great Western Trail. This is the central section between Manti and Ephraim access points. While generally ...
Learn more about Skyline Drive/FR50150

With a variety of terrain, this is a fun start to the Arapeen system from Manti Canyon. Rocky hill climbs in the west lead to fast straights in the east with more than a few mudholes in between during wetter weather. It connects to Patton Trail in the west and Skyline Drive at just shy of 10,000 fee...
Learn more about Stock Driveway

The closer this trail gets to the summit, the more serene, pastoral, and smooth it becomes. The closer it gets to Manti Canyon Road, the more gnarly, winding, rutted, and rocky it becomes. This can be falsely alluring if you are dropping in from Skyline Road. I passed a new suburban that was stuck i...
Learn more about Middle Fork

Technically this trail isn't a "hidden" gem because it's right there off Skyline Road. It might be overlooked because there are so many other nearby routes to choose from. It still is a gem in plain sight. From the summit, it plays peek-a-boo with a tranquil stream that trickles down the center of t...
Learn more about Lowry Fork Fox Run

The area is made up of several smaller trails which traverse the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Pinchot to Cowboy Camp trail offers a short ride through the Aspen's and Pines flush with wild flowers, brush and grasses.Wildlife can be viewed anywhere along this trail, especially during early mornings ...
Learn more about Pinchot to Cowboy Camp Trail

This is the main access road to Mayfield Canyon. The well maintained wide gravel road allows two way traffic and plenty of primitive camping spots along the way. There are multiple bathrooms at many of the camping locations which are maintained by the forest service.Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees, alo...
Learn more about Mayfield-Gunnison Road

This is the western part of a larger loop connecting to McEwan Flat and gives access to the Cove Lake trail. It's short and simple with a couple of easy hill climbs and a few mudholes. This is a great transition between the north and southwestern portions of the trail system.
Learn more about Willow Bunch

What started out as an attempt to access the Olsen Canyon trail turned into a dead-end trail. The trail is unmaintained and can be difficult to traverse in inclement weather. Pine, aspen, and cedar trees, along with many different types of grass, can make for some incredible views. Keep your eye out...
Learn more about Dandelion Flat

The area is made up of several smaller trails and roads which traverse the scenic beauty of the Manti-LaSal National Forest. Beaver Creek road intertwines with several trails as it traverses East-West between the Mayfield-Gunnison road and Skyline Drive. Pine, Aspen, and Cedar trees cover the area a...
Learn more about Beaver Creek Road

Connector trail between Olsen Canyon trail and Clear Creek-Woods Lake. The trail is unmaintained and can be difficult to traverse in inclement weather. There are some incredible views from the different species of trees and grasses. Keep your eye out for the many species of wildlife that inhabit the...
Learn more about Olsen - Clear Creek Trail

This is a short but fun side trail off Ferron Mayfield Road. Ferron Reservoir to the west and Willow Lake to the east provide ample camping and fishing in the area for a multi-day ride. There are multiple water crossings and the possibility of mudholes during the wet season.
Learn more about Shoemaker Flat

This trail boasts high mountain vistas with meadows, thick pines, and aspen. The trail is mostly restricted to 50-inch vehicles, with wider allowances on either end. Grassy Lake has a Forest Service pit toilet if needed and also offers some fun fishing, float tubing, and kayaking. The trail can be a...
Learn more about South Reeder/Littles Canyon

The route traverses south from Manti Canyon along mountain ridges and ends at Fishlake National Forest. From there you can continue on the Great Western Trail. There are scenic alpine meadows at 10,000 ft elevation throughout most of the route. Snow can be on the route through July. This route gene...
Learn more about Arapeen Trail 01 - Manti Canyon to Fishlake

This is an easy trail running between South Side Ferron Trail and connections to Ferron-Mayfield in the North. A short ride East from the South end takes you to Wrigley Springs Reservoir while heading West. At the North end the trail takes you to Willow Lake and ultimately Ferron Reservoir. You'll f...
Learn more about Stevens Creek South

The trail traverses through dense pine and aspen trees. It starts on the west end at the junction of Water Hollow and Willow Creek Roads. The east end of the trail can be accessed via the Bull Valley trail. This area is known for the abundance of mule deer and rocky mountain elk. You may also encoun...
Learn more about Water Hollow Trail

In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth. As this is the first starting point into the Arapeen trail system that you'll encounter in Manti Canyon, and because you'll soon be scanning heavenly vistas, I thought this would be an appropriate name. This trail will be your portal into hundreds of m...
Learn more about Heaven and Earth

Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
Learn more about Mellor Canyon Road

From the bottom, this trail begins in dense pine and quaking groves but quickly bursts out into open, green pastoral fields that present majestic white cliffs to the south, sweeping vistas to the valley below on the west, and inspiring views of the mountains to the east that are beckoning to you to ...
Learn more about Burnt Hill

This is a short, mostly flat route. It is 2 miles and has an elevation change of 700 feet. It skirts the east side of Burnt Hill and flirts with views of Milk Creek. At the midpoint of the route, you can choose to journey on to a variety of other trails that snake around other sides of Burnt Hill.
Learn more about Patton's Boot

In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth. As this is the first starting point into the Arapeen trail system that you'll encounter in Manti Canyon, and because you'll soon be scanning heavenly vistas, I thought this would be an appropriate name. This trail will be your portal into hundreds of m...
Learn more about Heaven and Earth

Private land holdings and BLM trail closures make the connector from Fayetteville to Manti partially inaccessible. This connector is important for the Arapeen Trail system because it allows access to Manti trails from the Fayette/Yuba Lake area. There is a nice mix of canyons and ridges that make th...
Learn more about Mellor Canyon Road

From the bottom, this trail begins in dense pine and quaking groves but quickly bursts out into open, green pastoral fields that present majestic white cliffs to the south, sweeping vistas to the valley below on the west, and inspiring views of the mountains to the east that are beckoning to you to ...
Learn more about Burnt Hill

This is a short, mostly flat route. It is 2 miles and has an elevation change of 700 feet. It skirts the east side of Burnt Hill and flirts with views of Milk Creek. At the midpoint of the route, you can choose to journey on to a variety of other trails that snake around other sides of Burnt Hill.
Learn more about Patton's Boot