Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Payson, Utah

This trail has amazing 360-degree views, but ultimately you'll climb to a point where you won't be able to pass unless you're on a dirt bike or maybe a true off-road built side-by-side. Decent amount…
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Shram Creek trail is a singletrack located in the center of the Payson/Mt Nebo trail network. It begins from Sheepherder Trailhead and runs South for 2.4 miles. Along the way, you'll gain about 1,000 feet…
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The Jones Ranch North trail is a continuation of the Jones Ranch South trail in the Payson/Mount Nebo trail system. Jones Ranch North starts from the East end of Rock Spring near a stream. It…
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Loafer Mountain is a short trail in the Payson/Mount Nebo singletrack system. It's 1.1 miles long and starts in a small pull-off on FS 015 (paved road). It can be easy to miss if there…
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Rock Spring is a 4.5-mile route that connects the majority of the single-track trails in the Payson/My Nebo area. This trail runs West to East, starting at FR 70014 (dirt road) and ending at FR…
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Lizard Lake is a short, 0.7-mile-long trail in the Payson/Mountt Nebo single track system. It travels South from Rock Spring trail and gains about 400 feet of elevation in this direction. The trail terminates in…
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Frank Young Canyon Trail is a short trail near the middle of the Payson/Mount Nebo trail system. This trail breaks off from Rock Spring and runs South, where it ends at FS 015 (paved road).…
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Jones Ranch South is a short connecting trail in the Payson/Mount Nebo single-track system. This trail branches off from the east end of Rock Spring and continues traveling east for 0.7 miles. It finally ends…
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This is a very fun and not too technical trail. This trail runs between the Nebo Scenic Loop and comes out just east of Mona, Utah. Mona has a gas station if needed. The trail…
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Short and steep out and back with stunning views. You will pass through multiple parcels of privately owned land, however, they are not posted. There is a gate at the Artistic Stone Masonry lot (evident…
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This is a VERY short out and back with fantastic views and an amazing swing at the trail end. Right as soon as you turn off the paved road the trail will fork. The left…
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An easy dirt road that makes its way to/from the Tintic Mountains, following what used to be the Tintic Range Railroad. There are dozens of other trails and off-shoots from this main road, as well…
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This trail is an easy cruise at a slow pace with absolutely stunning views of the lake and mountains. At speed, this trail becomes one of the most thrilling trails in this area that will…
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Gunsight is a mellow trail that starts south of the Soldier's Pass shooting area and runs 2.6 miles before intersecting with The Back 9. The track starts fast in an open field and then enters…
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This is another trail leading to the Little Moab area. It varies between narrow and wide, and there are areas to pass others if needed. The trail is not overtly difficult but has a few…
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Easy, graded route that runs out of Little Moab and around to W 9600 South, which connects back to the highway. A fun little side trail that will lead out to the highway but add…
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Lakeview Connector is a 2.1-mile-long trail that runs north-south between The Back 9 and Lakeview East trails. This trail travels through short sagebrush and some smaller trees. The ground surface is hard-packed dirt and mostly…
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Cat West starts on the backside of Cat Hill Mountain and travels north until hitting Lakeview West. This is a 2.4-mile-long trail that's generally open and high-speed. It has great flow with minimal obstacles, apart…
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This is a non-technical and flat connector trail that will take you from the Elberta Slant Road (Tintic Tunnel) to Little Moab (south to north) or vice versa, depending on the direction taken. If you…
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This trail travels through the sagebrush towards the base of the valley behind Soldier's Pass. It mixes fast and flowy sections with a decent amount of whoops. The surface type is mostly sandy-dirt with very…
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Lakeview West is a 2.2-mile-long trail that branches off of Sage Speedway and ends at Lakeview East. This fast and flowy trail runs primarily north-south through small ravines and sagebrush. There are several sections of…
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The Tintic Railroad Tunnel or Elberta Slant Road is a little known, off-road trail in Northern Utah's Tintic Mountains. It is a short trail ride that can be done in most stock vehicles with high-clearance.…
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This trail is the gateway to tons of adventure. There are tons of spots off this trail to do some shooting, hiking, mountain biking, relax next to a fire pit, or soak in the beautiful…
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Little Moab Trail is a 1.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Utah County. Little Moab is on the west side of Utah Lake and is popular for off-roading. Little Moab gets its…
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Whoop Monster is a shorter connector between the Back 9 and Sage Speedway. When run fully, the trail is U-shaped, starting and ending at the Back 9. Sage Speedway branches off at about the halfway…
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Turn South off of West Cedar Valley Road, and onto N 18150 W. Follow the pavement past the Intermountain Regional Landfill, where the road will turn into dirt. Continue following the dirt road till you…
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This is a turn track located off The Back 9 Trail. It has a bunch of wide-rutted turns with fast whoop sections in between. The dirt is pretty loose and somewhat sandy. Many of the…
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This is a second option for entering the Little Moab area that is a little more scenic and fun. On the way back out especially, the views of the valley and mountains to the west…
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Eagle Connector joins the Front 9 trail to the Back 9 and Eagle's Nest trails. From Front 9, it descends about 200 feet down along a ridgeline until intersecting with the exit of Eagle's Nest…
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This beautiful mountain road takes you up and over Homansville Pass and by Pinyon Canyon. Nothing of difficulty to note as this road seems maintained. However, the road may be impassable in winter conditions. A…
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