Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Monticello, Utah

Welcome to the Abajo Peak Off-Road Trail! Nestled within the breathtaking wilderness of Monticello Utah, this mountain dirt off-road trail offers a delightful adventure for beginners and seasoned explorers alike. The trail is renowned for its accessibility, making it an excellent choice for those lo...
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This trail is a fun, short little detour from the main road up the mountain. There are a few small rocks and holes on the trail but nothing too serious. Any 4x4 should make it up this trail. The start of the trail is a little bit narrow but doable by any side-by-side or full-sized truck. It takes yo...
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Montezuma Canyon Road is a 34.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 1 of 10 located in San Juan County. Montezuma Canyon Road follows a high desert canyon with a well-maintained graded or gravel road. This road is suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Although this is a point-to-point trail, it is a d...
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This is a great little trail that eventually takes you to a lookout point. The trail has some rocky sections and tight areas on the trail. It is recommended for a UTV, ATV, or dirt bikes. Depending on the time of the year you might run into some runoff coming down the trail. Watch out for cattle nea...
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Dude Ranch to Stone Henge is an easy, beginner-friendly trail in the Abajo Mountains of southeastern Utah. The route begins on a paved surface before transitioning into a well-maintained dirt road, eventually branching off to the right onto a narrow, forested OHV trail that winds through pine and as...
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Recapture Canyon in the Blanding/Monticello, Utah area is a scenic rocky canyon that borders the Abajo Mountains to the north, Recapture Reservoir and Blanding, Utah to the south. Abajo Mountain is a twin peak that dominates the landscape at over 11k feet on both peaks and frequently has snow until ...
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Located in the stunning landscapes of southeastern Utah, the Shay Ridge UTV Trail starts at the Foy Lake campsite, offering a captivating journey for off-road enthusiasts. This trail, situated just west of Monticello and about 45 minutes south of Moab, provides an accessible and scenic adventure alo...
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This is a low canyon trail that follows the bottom of a desert canyon. You will see ruins of an old sawmill and a logging operation. There are several camping locations in this canyon but I wouldn't drag a large camper down there. Tent and off-road trailers are best. There are several off-shoot road...
Learn more about Bulldog Canyon Trail

This is an easy mountain road that is well-maintained. Use this route to access other trails and camping sites in the area. Camp Jackson Trailhead, Wagon Wheel Trailhead, and Bulldog Trailhead are accessed from this road. This is not a good Winter destination but Summer, Spring, and Fall are great t...
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The Shay Ridge Trail #162 is 5.4 miles long, beginning at Shay Ridge (FR 500104) and ending at Jackson Ridge (FS 50354). The north end elevation is 8,463 feet, while the high point reaches an elevation of 10,863 feet. The south end elevation is 10,338 feet. The trail has an elevation gain of 2,381 f...
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Recapture Rim Trail is a 5.9-mile ATV/UTV/Motorcycle -only point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Juan County. This trail is the closest trail to the now-closed Recapture Canyon. The trail starts on the eastern side of Blanding and after passing multiple farm fields arrives at the western...
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Bridger Jack Mesa is a 16-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Bear Ears National Monument. The trail consists mostly of hard-pack dirt, sand, and a few rocky sections. From the staging area at the intersection of Park Highway and Beef Basin Road head west until you cross the c...
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This road takes you to two canyons part of Lavender Canyon. You'll have to get out on foot to really experience the whole canyon. Expect a couple of sandy locations since water does flow through the area at times. 4WD is recommended to avoid getting stuck in the sand. Some sections will do some pins...
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A rocky dirt trail diverges from the main path of Lavender Canyon, leading to a secluded and charming spot. Some sections may cause pinstriping, and tree roots on the trail will require clearance to navigate. From this location, you can enjoy stunning views of the Utah landscape, including some beau...
Learn more about Dry Fork Canyon Road

This takes you to the western fork of Lavender Canyon. There are lots of great arches to see in the canyon. It's best to head out on foot to see the rest of the canyon and the trail does get narrow. The road is easy-going, but there are still some sandy areas that can cause trouble if not careful.
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Whisker Draw South Road is a full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth dirt, wide, and goes through a high desert terrain of pinyon pine on green desert mesas. It has lots of unmarked intersections and also goes through a small section of Ute Indian Land. There is a sign saying not to shoot or leave ...
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This 3.3-mile trail goes west from South Elks Road, connecting to another Jeep trail that makes a loop back to South Elks Road. It goes between pinyon pine and sagebrush with big ruts running alongside the trail. It has lots of big dips and G-outs as it crosses ravines running perpendicular through ...
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This 2.7-mile trail starts on South Elks Road and goes west, connecting to Whiskers Draw to make a loop back to the main road. It's a narrow track through pinyon pine trees on soft dirt, with loose rocks, ruts, ravine crossings, and some sharper corners. Tree branches stick out over the trail and bi...
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This is a 2-mile spur off of the graded road Whisker Draw South. It's a wider dirt trail between sagebrush on soft dirt, with lots of ruts and unmarked intersections. It winds through the pinyon pine with tight turns and starts to narrow up, with tree branches sticking out over the trail. It goes th...
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This road takes you to two canyons part of Lavender Canyon. Lots of incredible scenery along the way to the canyon. You'll have to get out on foot to experience the whole canyon. Expect a couple of sandy locations since water sometimes flows through the area. 4WD is recommended to avoid getting stuc...
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Welcome to the Abajo Peak Off-Road Trail! Nestled within the breathtaking wilderness of Monticello Utah, this mountain dirt off-road trail offers a delightful adventure for beginners and seasoned explorers alike. The trail is renowned for its accessibility, making it an excellent choice for those lo...
Learn more about Abajo Peak Trail

This trail is a fun, short little detour from the main road up the mountain. There are a few small rocks and holes on the trail but nothing too serious. Any 4x4 should make it up this trail. The start of the trail is a little bit narrow but doable by any side-by-side or full-sized truck. It takes yo...
Learn more about Trail 55255 to 55258

Montezuma Canyon Road is a 34.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 1 of 10 located in San Juan County. Montezuma Canyon Road follows a high desert canyon with a well-maintained graded or gravel road. This road is suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Although this is a point-to-point trail, it is a d...
Learn more about Montezuma Canyon Road

This is a great little trail that eventually takes you to a lookout point. The trail has some rocky sections and tight areas on the trail. It is recommended for a UTV, ATV, or dirt bikes. Depending on the time of the year you might run into some runoff coming down the trail. Watch out for cattle nea...
Learn more about Trail - 55249

Welcome to the Abajo Peak Off-Road Trail! Nestled within the breathtaking wilderness of Monticello Utah, this mountain dirt off-road trail offers a delightful adventure for beginners and seasoned explorers alike. The trail is renowned for its accessibility, making it an excellent choice for those lo...
Learn more about Abajo Peak Trail

This trail is a fun, short little detour from the main road up the mountain. There are a few small rocks and holes on the trail but nothing too serious. Any 4x4 should make it up this trail. The start of the trail is a little bit narrow but doable by any side-by-side or full-sized truck. It takes yo...
Learn more about Trail 55255 to 55258

Montezuma Canyon Road is a 34.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 1 of 10 located in San Juan County. Montezuma Canyon Road follows a high desert canyon with a well-maintained graded or gravel road. This road is suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Although this is a point-to-point trail, it is a d...
Learn more about Montezuma Canyon Road

This is a great little trail that eventually takes you to a lookout point. The trail has some rocky sections and tight areas on the trail. It is recommended for a UTV, ATV, or dirt bikes. Depending on the time of the year you might run into some runoff coming down the trail. Watch out for cattle nea...
Learn more about Trail - 55249