Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rocky Ridge, Utah

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

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

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

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

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...
Learn more about Shram Creek - FS 8124

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 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

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...
Learn more about Frank Young Canyon - FS 8097

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...
Learn more about Jones Ranch North - FS 8123

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...
Learn more about Jones Ranch South - FS 8123

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 ...
Learn more about Loafer Mountain - FS 8098

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 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

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 as scattered primitive camping. This route is unmaintained in snowy conditions.
Learn more about Elberta Slant Road

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

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. The trail is mostly graded gravel roads with a short portion of more difficult trail at the ve...
Learn more about Elberta Slant Road/Tintic Railroad Tunnel

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...
Learn more about Little Moab Racetrack

This easy-going graded road may be short, but the views and history discovered along this route are incredible. This short loop passes many mines, Alaska Mine being the largest in the loop, but if you are feeling adventurous, travel down one of the several side trails that lead to other interesting ...
Learn more about Alaska Mine Loop

This is a loop that takes you off of the main trail to see 2 cemeteries in the Eureka area. Silver City and Diamond. The Legend is you can sometimes see a man in black at the diamond cemetery. This is an easy dirt road.
Learn more about Cemetery Loop

This is a beautiful quick mountain pass in one of the most active mine areas in Northern Utah. There are a ton of old mines and active mines in the area. At the top of the pass, you can see all of Utah Lake and many mountains of the Wasatch Front. The trail is very narrow with little room for passin...
Learn more about Mine Pass

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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