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 of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
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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 runs 1.8 miles north before intersecting FS 015 (paved road). Caution: There is a cattle gate near the south...
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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 are cars in the parking area. From here, the track drops down into the woods and travels north until it intersects ...
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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 of elevation. This trail is flowy and fun to ride in either direction. It's well-maintained, wi...
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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 a field at FS 015 (paved road). This trail is primarily through woods, which are thick w...
Learn more about Lizard Lake - FS 8069

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 015 (paved road). The beginning can be difficult to spot, since it drops downhill from the forest road. Th...
Learn more about Rock Spring - FS 8101

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). The total trail length is 1.3 miles, and you gain 300 feet of elevation traveling South. The track begins in a...
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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 in a field next to FS 015 (paved road). This field is frequently used for camping, so be aw...
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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 by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
Learn more about Mona Reservoir Overlook

Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
Learn more about Chimney Rock Pass

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 is a 4WD high clearance climb, the road to the right is way more mellow (think Subaru friendly) and will get you to the same dest...
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Easy, non-graded trail that travels through the Lake Fork Wildlife Management Area as well as the Manti La Sal Forest. This trail starts in Indianola and ends on Highway 89 or vice versa, depending on the direction of travel. The trail itself is easy going with no technical spots and is wide enough ...
Learn more about Lake Fork-Indianola - FS 50070

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 can be driven in either direction. If you start in Mona, then you're doing more climbing and it's quite rocky for the first ...
Learn more about Mona Pole Road

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 test your suspension and your talent. The trail is pretty straight and runs along the power lines and has recentl...
Learn more about Dutchmen Run

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 some small sagebrush. It then follows part of a wash and has several banked turns. The ground surface here i...
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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 sections that are more technical than a graded trail. Nice variation from the usual trail into Little Moab.
Learn more about Old Highway 73

This trail is the last branch before you hit private property along the powerline trail and takes you from the powerline road over to Lake Mountain Block Trail, just over the hill from Little Moab. This trail is relatively smooth with some small rocky sections as it winds across the flats. This trai...
Learn more about Greely Hill Flats

This trail leads to a dirt oval in the middle of the desert, deemed the racetrack. Along the way, you will be traversing the open desert with desert views and in some sections views down all the way to Utah Lake. This trail is simple with some shallow ruts to navigate before you reach the end of the...
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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 from whoops. Towards the north end, you'll run into a barbed wire gate. Remember to ...
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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 start at the Little Moab end, the trail will end at the Tintic Tunnel. Near the Little Moab trailhea...
Learn more about Little Moab-Slant Pass

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 of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
Learn more about Dead End Overview

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 by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
Learn more about Mona Reservoir Overlook

Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
Learn more about Chimney Rock Pass

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 is a 4WD high clearance climb, the road to the right is way more mellow (think Subaru friendly) and will get you to the same dest...
Learn more about Twin Knolls/Big Swing

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 of climbing, and no gnarly obstacles per se, but high clearance is needed. If you do the loop it wil...
Learn more about Dead End Overview

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 by the pallets of decorative stone) that is closed, but again, no sign is posted. Just be respect...
Learn more about Mona Reservoir Overlook

Easy, non-graded trail that travels from Highway 68 to Little Moab. There are several different ways to access Little Moab, but this one seems to be the most direct route from Highway 68. Nothing technical, and a passenger car could easily make it on this route. There are several offshoots to explor...
Learn more about Chimney Rock Pass

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 is a 4WD high clearance climb, the road to the right is way more mellow (think Subaru friendly) and will get you to the same dest...
Learn more about Twin Knolls/Big Swing