Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Montello, Nevada

This historic trail follows the last 90 miles of the Transcontinental Railroad. The trail is the actual grade where the railroad tracks were. There are slight detours around the wooden trestles, but 90 percent is the original grade. Along the way, there are several signs talking about the constructi...
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This is a unique trail that travels along the west side of Crater Island over the mud flats. The landscape feels other-worldly and has nice views of Crater Island and the Pilot Mountain Range. The trail can be a little difficult to follow at times; stick to the tire tracks and keep an eye on the map...
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This trail goes from the historic Donner-Reed Pass out to the end of Crater Island. There are great views overlooking the salt flats, mud flats, and the Pilot Mountain range. This trail has several spurs that lead to the mud flats. The trail is mostly a smooth two-track trail but has a couple of roc...
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Silver Island Pass is a short trail that connects the east and west sides of the Silver Island Backcountry Byway. It could be used as a cutoff for those not looking to complete the full byway loop. The road is wide, graded, and consists mostly of gravel. On the west side, there is one flat wash and ...
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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 most of the trail is comprised of small loose rock and gravel. The southern portion is mostly smoot...
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The southern portion of this route poses more of a challenge as it consists of single-vehicle roads and leads to a vast open area. It is a dirt road that runs alongside the mountain base, providing breathtaking mountain scenery on one side and a stunning view of the Bonneville Salt Flats on the othe...
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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 or with little off-road experience. The maintained gravel trail can be run in either direction....
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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 and the Utah Test and Training Range's northern half. Named for its often floating prese...
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This trail follows the east side of the Newfoundland Mountains, a very remote mountain range located in the middle of the Great Salt Lake Desert. This trail runs from the Railroad tracks in the North and ends at a gate for the Utah Test and Training Range near the Southern end of the mountains. The ...
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This trail follows the west side of the Newfoundland Mountains, a very remote mountain range located in the middle of the Great Salt Lake Desert. This trail runs from the Railroad tracks in the North and ends at a gate for the Utah Test and Training Range near the Southern end of the mountains. The ...
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This out-and-back trail begins by traversing private ranch land, a reminder to be respectful and stay strictly on the designated path, before climbing steadily into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the trail trades the rolling, open sagebrush hills for the juniper-dotted landscapes of the lower...
Learn more about Weeks Access FS 57103

This road travels down the western side of the Hogup Mountain Range. It provides scenic views overlooking the Salt Lake Desert and the Newfoundland Mountains to the southwest, and the Pilot Mountain Range in the distance to the east. This road is fairly maintained, with a few areas that are a little...
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Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic route that serves as a fantastic gateway from Highway 93 to a network of beautiful foothill trails, including Agee, Spring, and the Agee Spring Spur. Starting at the highway, the trail cuts across the foothills and gently winds up into the higher terrain. The trail beg...
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This road provides access to the Hogup Mountains from the western side, and connects to the Transcontinental Railroad Backcountry Byway. It is a two track road that is mostly gravel and dirt. Provides scenic views over the Great Salt Lake Desert to the west. This region is remote so be sure to bring...
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Agee Spring Spur C is a highly useful access route that connects the Agee Spring Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. If you are exploring the foothill network and want to avoid tedious backtracking, this is your ideal cut-across point. This spur is especially important because the northern exit of the mai...
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This is an excellent, off-the-beaten-path trail that takes you along the ridgeline above Sawtooth National Forest. The landscape here is truly unique in Northern Utah, featuring stands of Cedars, Pines, and Aspens. The views are spectacular, offering miles-long vistas of the Great Salt Lake on a cle...
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Agee Spring is a scenic trail that explores the region's grassy western foothills. The route traces a lower valley fence line before turning upward and climbing back into the rolling hills. Though the trail connects with its namesake spring, do not be surprised if the spring is dry during your visit...
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This is an adventurous route with an interesting layout. The official Forest Service entry points have become heavily overgrown and are actively being reclaimed by nature due to infrequent travel. Instead, the established and traveled route begins at a T-junction bordering private property and cuts ...
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This is a highly scenic out-and-back trail that seamlessly connects with the broader network of foothill routes in the area. The trail playfully twists and turns along the base of the mountains, gradually climbing higher into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the landscape rewards you with intri...
Learn more about Jerry Crab Spur A - FS 57504A

If you are looking for one of the easiest and most direct access points into the foothills of the majestic East Humboldt Range, the Lone Pine Ranch route is your answer. This straight-shot climb serves as a scenic, high-speed gateway to the area's deeper trail networks. As you ascend the foothills, ...
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This is a unique trail that travels along the west side of Crater Island over the mud flats. The landscape feels other-worldly and has nice views of Crater Island and the Pilot Mountain Range. The trail can be a little difficult to follow at times; stick to the tire tracks and keep an eye on the map...
Learn more about West Crater Island

This trail goes from the historic Donner-Reed Pass out to the end of Crater Island. There are great views overlooking the salt flats, mud flats, and the Pilot Mountain range. This trail has several spurs that lead to the mud flats. The trail is mostly a smooth two-track trail but has a couple of roc...
Learn more about Crater Island

Silver Island Pass is a short trail that connects the east and west sides of the Silver Island Backcountry Byway. It could be used as a cutoff for those not looking to complete the full byway loop. The road is wide, graded, and consists mostly of gravel. On the west side, there is one flat wash and ...
Learn more about Silver Island Pass

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 most of the trail is comprised of small loose rock and gravel. The southern portion is mostly smoot...
Learn more about Silver Island Canyon

This is a unique trail that travels along the west side of Crater Island over the mud flats. The landscape feels other-worldly and has nice views of Crater Island and the Pilot Mountain Range. The trail can be a little difficult to follow at times; stick to the tire tracks and keep an eye on the map...
Learn more about West Crater Island

This trail goes from the historic Donner-Reed Pass out to the end of Crater Island. There are great views overlooking the salt flats, mud flats, and the Pilot Mountain range. This trail has several spurs that lead to the mud flats. The trail is mostly a smooth two-track trail but has a couple of roc...
Learn more about Crater Island

Silver Island Pass is a short trail that connects the east and west sides of the Silver Island Backcountry Byway. It could be used as a cutoff for those not looking to complete the full byway loop. The road is wide, graded, and consists mostly of gravel. On the west side, there is one flat wash and ...
Learn more about Silver Island Pass

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 most of the trail is comprised of small loose rock and gravel. The southern portion is mostly smoot...
Learn more about Silver Island Canyon