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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Starts off as a paved road, then turns into a maintained dirt road, then bare right into a forested OHV trail. This is a great beginner trail. Be on the look-out for a large grassy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This road is well maintained except for winter and rainy seasons. There are narrow winding sections with amazing views but not for those afraid of heights. The terrain changes from somewhat high desert to deep…
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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…
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Bridger Jack Road - CR107 is a 25.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located within Bear Ears National Monument. The road is hard-packed and is periodically graded. The road is suitable for both 2…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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This road is wide and graded but leads to several more technical trails and provides access to the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It largely traverses BLM, which makes it a perfect area to camp and…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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This scenic and approachable off-road trail offers an ideal route for those seeking to explore Utah's canyon country without the challenge of technical driving. This wide, well-maintained gravel road weaves through a beautiful variety of…
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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…
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This is a 3-mile spur off of Shumway Mines that heads west into the Cheese and Raisins Hills and dead-ends at nowhere in particular. This trail is most likely used for hunting access or just…
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This is a 2-mile-long 4x4 road in the Brushy Basin area near Blanding, Utah. It goes through a high desert terrain full of sagebrush and pinyon pine, and the area is full of similar Jeep…
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This is a wide graded dirt road that starts off of South Elks Road, which is also wide and easy. It goes for 1.3 miles, making a sharp left turn when it comes to a…
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This is a narrower Jeep trail on dirt, through sagebrush and pinyon pine in the Cheese and Raisins Hills. The trail is less trafficked, with ruts and washouts on the side of the trail to…
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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…
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Davis Canyon Road is a 7.9-mile (15.8 round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Indian Creek Recreation Area portion of Bears Ears National Monument. This is a destination trail for various…
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County Road 240 is a 9-mile-long full-width graded dirt road. It's smooth, hard-packed dirt, with nice views of all the surrounding green hills and mesas and pink sandstone layers. It's really scenic in a landscape…
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This 3.6-mile route continues south from the graded road Whisker Draw South until it meets up with County Road 240. It starts at the intersection with Whisker Draw South at the point where it becomes…
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