Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rush Valley, Utah
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Hickman Canyon Road
This is a nice canyon road for a quick getaway into the mountains. There are a few small water crossings in the late spring and heavy water in the early spring due to runoff. This…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Box Elder Canyon South
This is a scenic drive that follows along a canyon in the high desert of Tooele Valley. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight areas through the brush. It is not recommended to take…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Mercur Trail
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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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
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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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Willow Canyon
This is a scenic drive that follows South Willow Creek, leaving the high desert of Tooele Valley and entering the aspen groves. There are 4 campgrounds along this road. The majority of the campgrounds are…
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Learn more about South Willow Canyon
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mining Fork 4x4
This is a scenic drive that follows along a ridgeline in the high desert of Tooele Valley and drops down into a canyon entering the aspen groves. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight…
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Learn more about Mining Fork 4x4
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dugway Geode Beds
Great family outing to see a historic trail. Stop at the rebuilt relay station used by the Pony Express riders. Keep an eye open for the wild horse herd;they might be shy but can be…
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Total Miles
61.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Railroad Access Road
This is a short trail that runs alongside the railroad tracks in the 5 Mile Recreation Area. The road is wide enough for passing other vehicles. This trail will lead you to many other offshoots…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Train Track Trail West
This trail runs between US 36 and Faust Road. It runs alongside the west side of the railroad tracks. The trail has lots of ups and downs and twists and turns. This trail is a…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Canyon Carver
Spanning 8.25 miles, Canyon Carver offers an engaging ride along a wide 2-track trail with some ruts that add slight complexity. The trail grants spectacular views of nearby canyons, making it a favorite for those…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Desert Serenity
Desert Serenity offers a 10-mile journey through the expansive landscapes typical of western Utah's high desert. This trail is characterized by a broad, 2-track path with minimal obstacles and occasional shallow ruts, making it an…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pack Trail 1
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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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Rush Valley Overlook Loop
Easy loop that leads to Rush Valley overlook. Great views of the valley and surrounding area. The trail is exclusively on BLM land and there are plenty of places to pull off and camp. The…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Magpie Road to West Canyon Trailhead
This is an older alternate route going up to West Canyon Trailhead. Much like the dirt road that now goes to the trailhead, which is in the Wasatch National Forest lands, it does go thru…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sunshine Canyon Trail
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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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sagebrush Sprint
Sagebrush Sprint is a quick 11-mile trail that cuts through a dense field of sagebrush, providing a straightforward and enjoyable ride. With minimal elevation changes and sparse obstacles, this trail is perfect for beginners or…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Pack Trail 2
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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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Canyon Trailhead Road
For those who might want to get out for a nice day hike, this road leads to the West Canyon Trailhead and has some beautiful views. Most of the year, it's a really easy road…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Juniper Pack Trail
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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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.
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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wayne's Neighbor
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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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Bit of Both
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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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
520
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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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
518
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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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Snow Hollow Loop
This is a smooth, well-maintained road spring through fall with gentle grades. The road will drift and be mostly impassable in the winter. Depending on which way you travel the loop, the route will begin…
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Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
516
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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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
521
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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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
515
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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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
514
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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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
By The Way
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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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
ATV Trails Near Rush Valley, Utah
Hickman Canyon Road
This is a nice canyon road for a quick getaway into the mountains. There are a few small water crossings in the late spring and heavy water in the early spring due to runoff. This…
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Learn more about Hickman Canyon Road
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Box Elder Canyon South
This is a scenic drive that follows along a canyon in the high desert of Tooele Valley. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight areas through the brush. It is not recommended to take…
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Learn more about Box Elder Canyon South
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Mercur Trail
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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Learn more about West Mercur Trail
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
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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Learn more about Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Willow Canyon
This is a scenic drive that follows South Willow Creek, leaving the high desert of Tooele Valley and entering the aspen groves. There are 4 campgrounds along this road. The majority of the campgrounds are…
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Learn more about South Willow Canyon
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mining Fork 4x4
This is a scenic drive that follows along a ridgeline in the high desert of Tooele Valley and drops down into a canyon entering the aspen groves. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight…
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Learn more about Mining Fork 4x4
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Rush Valley, Utah
Hickman Canyon Road
This is a nice canyon road for a quick getaway into the mountains. There are a few small water crossings in the late spring and heavy water in the early spring due to runoff. This…
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Learn more about Hickman Canyon Road
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Box Elder Canyon South
This is a scenic drive that follows along a canyon in the high desert of Tooele Valley. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight areas through the brush. It is not recommended to take…
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Learn more about Box Elder Canyon South
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Mercur Trail
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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Learn more about West Mercur Trail
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
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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Learn more about Dougway Geode Beds Raptor Run
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Willow Canyon
This is a scenic drive that follows South Willow Creek, leaving the high desert of Tooele Valley and entering the aspen groves. There are 4 campgrounds along this road. The majority of the campgrounds are…
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Learn more about South Willow Canyon
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mining Fork 4x4
This is a scenic drive that follows along a ridgeline in the high desert of Tooele Valley and drops down into a canyon entering the aspen groves. Warning: The trail has a lot of tight…
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Learn more about Mining Fork 4x4
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa