Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ophir, Utah

Established easy dirt road that connects from the 73 to Mercur Canyon Highway. There is nothing difficult to note about this road but keep an eye out for water erosion damage off to the sides…
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This dirt trail snakes its way across the hillside and connects to various other trails in the area. Nothing too difficult or noteworthy about this route. A few dips in the trail may have water…
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This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
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Sunshine Canyon is one of the easier ways to get up into the Five Mile mountain area. A couple of small dips and bumps here and there, but nothing too technical about this section. My…
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This short trail connects between the Sunshine Canyon Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. This trail is a bit interesting, with plenty of rolling dips and small erosion ruts on the trail. Water/Mud holes may be…
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This is a very short route that connects from one set of trails to another. Water/mud holes may be present on the trail in wet conditions. A section has been rutted due to water erosion…
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Trail 518 is a high-speed roller coaster ride that starts near Trail 517 and heads Southwest. It winds back on itself a few times while descending ~400 ft, ending at a dirt access road. This…
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This trail continues the pack trail, but it begins to be surrounded by more juniper trees. It consists of rolling hills, small whoops, and some ruts. There are a few rocky sections, but they are…
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Trail 516 begins after a dirt road crossing on Trail 514. This is a 1.1-mile long trail that travels West and then North before hitting into Trail 517. Riding North, this track gains ~300 ft…
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Trail 515 branches off to the West side of Trail 514 and continues North for 1.1 miles, before terminating at a dirt road. This route is a steady climb up ~300 ft when ridden South…
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The 520 track connects 505 to 518 in the 5 Mile Pass OHV area. Near the Northern end of 505, Trail 520 branches off to the West and continues for 3.3 miles before hooking back…
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Trail 514 runs primarily north-south between 515 and 518. This track is 1.1 miles long and is mostly flat for the entire length. It travels through a combination of open fields and short pine trees.…
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Trail 512 breaks off from the middle of 511 and heads West, before turning South and running into 509. This track is 1.4 miles in length and travels along small rolling hills in a spaced-out…
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This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes…
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Tight Tree Trail starts at the main 5-mile parking lot and will begin on an easy well well-traveled path in the open. It will soon split from the main path into the trees, becoming pretty…
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Trail 513 runs South and West from Wells Canyon Road near Trail 512. This track winds through pine trees before climbing a ridge, where the ground changes from soft dirt to embedded rocks. From there…
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Trail 508 starts off Wells Canyon Road and runs North. This track parallels the first half of trail 511 before running into it. Total elevation gain is ~500 ft before reaching a peak in this…
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Trail 505 is a 1.5-mile track that starts near the 5 Mile Pass parking lot and breaks off from Trail 504. It runs Northwest before eventually running into Trail 514. This trail is very open…
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This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Trail 509 is a short connector trail that runs East from Wells Canyon Road and Trail 512, ending at Trails 506/510. This is a 0.6-mile long track that mostly descends when ridden from West to…
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The 510 trail begins at the intersection of 506 and 509. It's 2.3 miles long and travels North before heading East and ending at a dirt access road off of Manning Canyon Road. The trail…
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Trail 521 is a 3.3-mile loop that splits off from Trail 520. A short section starts South from 521, but the trail then turns East and turns into a 2.6-mile loop. The track travels through…
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The 507 heads South from Wells Canyon Road and then turns East before reconnecting with the road. This trail has some loose, sandy turns, and the trees can be tight in some areas. The track…
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This very short connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible…
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Trail 506 branches off to the East of 501. It travels North and eventually splits into multiple paths. This trail is 1.2 miles long and has small hills, but the elevation doesn't change much. The…
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This is a short 5-mile off-shoot from the Dougway Geode Beds trail. It is a 2-track trail that loops through the sagebrush. There are a few mud holes along the route along with some sagebrush…
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Trail 501 begins north of the main Fivemile Pass parking area of 73. This trail is 1.1 miles long and runs North-South. When traveling North, you'll gain ~200 ft of elevation--the medium-width track winds between…
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This is a very short trail that navigates the face of a small hill. There's a little rock garden section that will briefly test the flexibility of your suspension. This route takes you to a…
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Trail 504 begins to branch off to the West of Trail 501. It then runs North, paralleling 501 until merging back into it. This trail is 0.8 miles in length. The track is open sagebrush…
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This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes…
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