The Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway is a 53-mile route that loops around the Silver Island Range and offers a great way to experience the remoteness of Utah's West Desert for those short on time… Learn more about Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway
Total Miles
51.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Silver Island Canyon
Silver Island Canyon is in the northeast corner of the Silver Island range in Utah's West Desert. The trail runs north to south, and while non-technical, due to remoteness, you will want good tires as… Learn more about Silver Island Canyon
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Floating Island Road
Floating Island Road is an access road to Floating Island off the Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway. Floating Island is a small peak that is in Utah's west desert, surrounded by the Bonneville Salt Flats… Learn more about Floating Island Road
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Hills Adventure Loop
Start out anywhere you'd like. Unload and drive the loop either direction, there is no set way! This loop will take you from the green higher elevation, to the valleys, high desert and everything in… Learn more about South Hills Adventure Loop
Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Southern Lucas Point
This is a nice flat, out and back, offshoot trail heading down to the Southern Lucas Point on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. To get to the beginning of the trail take China Creek off of… Learn more about Southern Lucas Point
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Antelope Bay Loop and Lucas Point
This is the southern section of the Antelope Bay Loop. It's the easier way out into the vista. The rail is dirt and gravel with a few deeper ruts from muddy traffic and cows. This… Learn more about Antelope Bay Loop and Lucas Point
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Antelope Bay Loop Northern Section
This is the Northern section of what could be completed as a loop trail. It ends in one spot at an Overlook above the Salmon Creek Falls reservoir. The trail is on the open range,… Learn more about Antelope Bay Loop Northern Section
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Stockmans Driveway
This is an easy north to south or south to north route via dirt through the area. It provides access to many of the trails in the area. Some dispersed camping can be found along… Learn more about Stockmans Driveway
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Bay Loop
Beautiful views overlooking the northern section of Salmon Falls Creel Reservoir. The lower section of the loop is easy and has many small campsites with views of the water. None of them are level though,… Learn more about West Bay Loop
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Whisky Slough Water Access
A shorter twisty trail that leads down to a finger of and Bay of the Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. The water level is low in the winter, and there is driving access to the edge.… Learn more about Whisky Slough Water Access
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Stock Draw/Old House Loop
The rutted, bumpy trail leads to an old wood house/structure. There is a cattle water trough out there as well, a large grassy open area that could be used for camping. Keep an eye out… Learn more about Stock Draw/Old House Loop
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Callen To Whisky Creek Overlook
This is the easier route to get over to the turn for Whisky Creek overlook. It's rutted in areas and use caution when it's rained or is wet. Could be quite muddy and slick. A… Learn more about Callen To Whisky Creek Overlook
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Pony Express Trail
The historic Pony Express Trail is one of the few domestic overland routes accessible to the public. This route follows as closely as possible to the original trail ridden over 160 years ago on horseback.Make… Learn more about Pony Express Trail
Total Miles
463.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Loughmiller
An easy hard-packed gravel road with some muddy spots and plenty of places for oncoming traffic to cross. The trail gives you access to Stockman Road, south to Salmon Creek reservoir, and westbound access to… Learn more about Loughmiller
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Railroad Grade
Looking for a good bypass instead of taking the freeway? Well, this road is for you! Wake yourself up with a short drive through farmland, enjoy open views of the valley, and pass through cow… Learn more about Railroad Grade
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Cheese Burger
This is the main east-west cut across from Stockman North/South route to the ridge. Primarily graded single-lane road. Some potholes and generally LTE Service. Take Stockman's road south to get to Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir,… Learn more about West Cheese Burger
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Muddy Cow Fields
Although it's named muddy cow fields, this isn't the main road surface. It's packed gravel and a nice option to come from the north farm fields and access the main heart of the trail network.… Learn more about Muddy Cow Fields
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fence Line Trail
A mostly two-track trail gives way to somewhat graded trail ends in a rock pile on one side that marks the route. Maps show many trails crisscrossing the area, but this is one of the… Learn more about Fence Line Trail
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cotterel Mountain Road
Although this road is easy, a few small sections with some larger rocks require 4WD to get over and high clearance; it's doable with AWD and a skilled driver. Parts of the road are very… Learn more about Cotterel Mountain Road
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Middle Rim to Overlook Camp
An easy trail mostly two-track through sagebrush featuring open planes and ends at a scenic overlook camping spot to the Salmon Falls River Canyon below. The trail gets mostly rutted and could be impossible when… Learn more about Middle Rim to Overlook Camp
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Berger Rim Overlook
An easy, mostly graded farm trail ends at a nice view of the Salmon Creek Falls canyon below. The trail starts in farmland, so be aware of slow farm traffic. It begins as an easy… Learn more about West Berger Rim Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wild Horse Recreation Area to Bruneau Canyon Overlook
This relatively easy route rewards travelers with absolutely incredible scenery. You'll find yourself maneuvering through cattle, staring up at steep canyon walls, and cresting small hills that reveal breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. If… Learn more about Wild Horse Recreation Area to Bruneau Canyon Overlook
Total Miles
108
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Pine Canyon
This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,… Learn more about Black Pine Canyon
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hastings Pass and Eightmile Spring
Hastings Pass cuts east and west through the north end of the Cedar Mountain range. The roads in this area are well-maintained graded dirt generally wide enough for safe passing. Hastings Pass is narrow and… Learn more about Hastings Pass and Eightmile Spring
Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Cedar Mountain Route 4
This is a relatively easy off-road trail that breaks off from Cedar Mountain Road, toward the East. The trail starts off mostly dirt and turns into sand as it winds up one of the ridges… Learn more about West Cedar Mountain Route 4
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
North Rim - Jerome
This is one section of the vast trail network north of Twin Falls, south of Jerome, along the Snake River Canyon. Very popular with all types of trail riders, it is accessible for almost the… Learn more about North Rim - Jerome
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cedar Pass
This trail goes up and over the Cedar Mountain Range. It starts at a gate in a narrow canyon. The canyon is wide enough for most 4WD vehicles; however, it's overgrown in some sections, and… Learn more about Cedar Pass
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Pole Canyon Road
This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if… Learn more about Pole Canyon Road
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Toms Canyon
Tom's Canyon is an ATV/Jeep trail in the Deep Creek Mountains. The Deeps are south of Wendover and are the tallest range in the West Desert. They rise 7,800 feet from the desert to heights… Learn more about Toms Canyon
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Year-round
East Dry Pole Canyon
Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can… Learn more about East Dry Pole Canyon
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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