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
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
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
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
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
Ruby Crest Trailhead
This road leads from Harrison Pass up to the Ruby Crest Trailhead. It's a relatively easy and short road that can save you some time and distance if you plan to hike the Ruby Crest… Learn more about Ruby Crest Trailhead
Total Miles
2.7
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Indian Feather Loop
This loop breaks off from the main dirt road running parallel to the Cedar Mountain range. It's a pretty tame trail and is mostly dirt and gravel with a few rockier sections. It has several… Learn more about Indian Feather Loop
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa
Black Mountain Road to Tower Site
This is an easy-going road, even when you get to the zig zag's going up to the tower site. Great for Sunday drive to some spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and the Great Salt… Learn more about Black Mountain Road to Tower Site
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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