Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rough Rock, Arizona

Mostly gravel with some rocky sections. Some washboard sections, but generally well maintained. This loop gets you up close to many of the classic scenes that Monument Valley offers. There are many overlooks and scenic points to stop at along the way. Ordinary cars are not allowed on the loop, but m...
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This is a graded dirt road, maintained sometimes. There are several side roads you can take. You'll see open desert terrain but have views of the rims and cliffs as you drive down the road. This road starts from CR 316 heading west. CR 244 continues beyond this track, heading farther west and north....
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Johns Canyon Road - West is a 12.4-mile out-and-back (33.6-mile round trip from pavement) trail rated 2 of 10 located within the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. The Johns Canyon Road is located near Mexican Hat, Utah. The road skirts the base of Cedar Mesa between Cedar Point and the Slickho...
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Spectacular 17 mile route through iconic desert spires, buttes, and formations. Think Monument Valley that you can actually drive right next to the monuments and wild camp - for free. This route is not hard, but you MUST pay attention to weather - if it rains, it flashes very easily and you can be s...
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Moki Dugway (UT Highway 261) is one of the most memorable drives in southeast Utah, climbing the face of Cedar Mesa on a steep, winding stretch of unpaved road. This 2.7-mile section of Utah State Route 261 was carved directly into the cliffside in the 1950s and still feels raw today, with gravel su...
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This route follows a gravel road that is easy to navigate when dry, but a high-clearance vehicle with 4WD is preferred. It offers great viewpoints of the San Juan River Canyon. Starting from Highway 261 on Cedar Mesa at the top of Moki Dugway, it is best traveled in dry conditions, as the road will ...
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Comb Ridge is a 5.6-mile (11.2-mile round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located on the southern end of the Bear Ears National Monument. This trail is also known as the road to River House. This trail is rich in history both in Pre-Puebloan as well as the early Mormon settlers. This mostly h...
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Comb Wash Road follows the iconic Comb Ridge. The road itself is on BLM land and is suitable for most all-terrain vehicles. There are some water crossings in the Spring or when storms are nearby, so be careful to pay attention to weather reports. There are many side trails that lead to petroglyphs a...
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BLM B0057 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back (2.6-mile round trip) trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Juan County. This is a destination trail to the Lime Butte Ruins located on Cedar Mesa and within the Bear Ears National Monument. The trail is a single-width sand track that leads to the boundary of the Ro...
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This trail leads to Recapture Pocket, a scenic collection of hoodoos and cliffs. The trail north of Recapture Pocket is a very lightly used oil field access network, with rocky and sandy sections. Some of the more remote sections include rock ledges, sand dunes, and other challenges. A stock 4x4 or ...
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This is a graded dirt road, maintained sometimes. There are several side roads you can take. You'll see open desert terrain but have views of the rims and cliffs as you drive down the road. This road starts from CR 316 heading west. CR 244 continues beyond this track, heading farther west and north....
Learn more about CR 244 Johns Canyon Road

Johns Canyon Road - West is a 12.4-mile out-and-back (33.6-mile round trip from pavement) trail rated 2 of 10 located within the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. The Johns Canyon Road is located near Mexican Hat, Utah. The road skirts the base of Cedar Mesa between Cedar Point and the Slickho...
Learn more about Johns Canyon Road - West

Moki Dugway (UT Highway 261) is one of the most memorable drives in southeast Utah, climbing the face of Cedar Mesa on a steep, winding stretch of unpaved road. This 2.7-mile section of Utah State Route 261 was carved directly into the cliffside in the 1950s and still feels raw today, with gravel su...
Learn more about Moki Dugway

This route follows a gravel road that is easy to navigate when dry, but a high-clearance vehicle with 4WD is preferred. It offers great viewpoints of the San Juan River Canyon. Starting from Highway 261 on Cedar Mesa at the top of Moki Dugway, it is best traveled in dry conditions, as the road will ...
Learn more about Muley Point

This is a graded dirt road, maintained sometimes. There are several side roads you can take. You'll see open desert terrain but have views of the rims and cliffs as you drive down the road. This road starts from CR 316 heading west. CR 244 continues beyond this track, heading farther west and north....
Learn more about CR 244 Johns Canyon Road

Johns Canyon Road - West is a 12.4-mile out-and-back (33.6-mile round trip from pavement) trail rated 2 of 10 located within the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. The Johns Canyon Road is located near Mexican Hat, Utah. The road skirts the base of Cedar Mesa between Cedar Point and the Slickho...
Learn more about Johns Canyon Road - West

Moki Dugway (UT Highway 261) is one of the most memorable drives in southeast Utah, climbing the face of Cedar Mesa on a steep, winding stretch of unpaved road. This 2.7-mile section of Utah State Route 261 was carved directly into the cliffside in the 1950s and still feels raw today, with gravel su...
Learn more about Moki Dugway

This route follows a gravel road that is easy to navigate when dry, but a high-clearance vehicle with 4WD is preferred. It offers great viewpoints of the San Juan River Canyon. Starting from Highway 261 on Cedar Mesa at the top of Moki Dugway, it is best traveled in dry conditions, as the road will ...
Learn more about Muley Point