Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Snowville, Utah

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Golden Spike Auto Tour, Transcontinental Railroad Byway

This historic trail follows the last 90 miles of the Transcontinental Railroad. The trail is the actual grade where the railroad tracks were. There are slight detours around the wooden trestles, but 90 percent is…
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Total Miles
91.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Pole Canyon Road

This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

East Dry Pole Canyon

Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Black Pine Canyon

This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Indian Springs

From the frontage road, you head up into the Sawtooth National Forest on a well-maintained gravel road. The road will become narrower and a little more washed out, but it is still very passable with…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Formation Canyon

This route splits off of Black Pine Canyon. It is a decent climb to start out if running north to south, then after that it just winds through the cedar trees and you will likely…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Black Pine Spring

This route follows War Eagle, then branches off to the south. It goes down a little bit of an incline, and then follows a spring through the valley and eventually meets back up with Black…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spiral Jetty Lookout

Take this route from the Golden Spike Auto Tour Trail, and it will lead you to the Spiral Jetty. Not much of a challenge, but a great afternoon cruise with some great views of the…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Heglar Canyon

This section of trail connects to a handful of other trails in the area. The northern half is more mountainous terrain as it winds its way up/down. There are mud ruts, erosion spots, and rocky…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sublett

This easy dirt road starts at Sublett Reservoir, taking you around the Northern section of the lake, and leads to Sublett Campground. Other trails continue past that point. Beautiful views overlooking the reservoir. There are…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Heglar

Starting From the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. As you make your way from the high…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Lake Fork

If you're looking for an easy, scenic drive through the Sawtooth National Forest, then this trail is for you. As you drive through the little valley, beautiful views of the hills and ridges surround you.…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sheep Canyon 2

This curvy and windy section of Sheep's Canyon hugs alongside the slope of the mountainside, offering beautiful views of the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. There are loose rocky patches, especially around some of the corners.…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sheep Canyon 1

This section of trail is one continuous, long hill climb/descent depending which direction you're going. (West to East is uphill). There are some loose rocky patches scattered throughout and a few small mud ruts here…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

East Hogup Road

This road runs down the eastern side of the Hogup Mountain Range. This is a well-maintained gravel road passable by most vehicles. It provides access to BLM, State, and private land in the area. This…
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Total Miles
19
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Green Canyon

This trail from Rockland, Idaho, via Green Canyon to Sheep Canyon, will take you from the high desert landscape and dry farms of southern Idaho up into the trees of the Sawtooth National Forest. The…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Maple Hollow

This short ATV trail starts as a steep road-width trail off of Old Highway 191 near Malad, Idaho. The entrance is unmarked and across from a small dirt pull-off on the side of the paved…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Two-Mile Canyon

Nestled near Malad, Idaho, this scenic pass offers a smooth and enjoyable drive from Malad to Weston and vice versa. The trail is a well-maintained dirt road, making it accessible to most vehicles, including those…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Houtz Canyon

Houtz Canyon from the Rockland side is a great off-road adventure for all vehicles, but it can become narrow due to brush. The BLM provides plenty of parking at the start of the trail. The…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

South Heglar Canyon

Starting from the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. It quickly transitions from sagebrush into Aspens and…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Railroad Grade

Looking for a good bypass instead of taking the freeway? Well, this road is for you! Wake yourself up with a short drive through farmland, enjoy open views of the valley, and pass through cow…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sky Line

This 9-mile trail, winding along the ridge of the Bannock Mountain Range within the Caribou National Forest, offers an enjoyable drive. Starting near Malad and finishing near Weston (or vice versa), the route features mostly…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Deep Creek/White Canyon

This is an easy ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest near Malad, Idaho. The south end of the trail connects to the Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow ATV trail, and it crosses Maple Hollow…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow

This ATV trail starts at a cattle gate at the intersection with Deep Creek/White Canyon. Depart from the gate to the left, and follow the two-track through the grassy rolling hills of the Caribou National…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Jenkin's Hollow

Jenkin's Hollow is a fun 50" ATV trail in the Malad range just west of Weston, ID. You can access the trail on the north from Dry Canyon campground. On the south side, you can…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Trail Hollow (Malad)

This is a short ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest that can be explored in combination with several other easy ATV trails near Malad, Idaho. The trail is two-track width and flows over several…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su

Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

This is a 50" designated trail in the Caribou National Forest between Malad City and Preston, Idaho. Although designated for ATVs, the trail has narrowed over time as it's probably mostly ridden by dirt bikes,…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Board Ranch Road

This road provides access to the Hogup Mountains from the western side, and connects to the Transcontinental Railroad Backcountry Byway. It is a two track road that is mostly gravel and dirt. Provides scenic views…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hogup Finger Road

This trail leads down a peninsula from the Hogup Mountains and overlooks the mudflats and Great Salt Lake Desert. It provides viewing of Gunnison and Cub Islands on the edge of the Great Salt Lake.…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hog Ridge

This trail goes to the top of Hog Ridge and overlooks part of the Lucin Cutoff for the railroad. The trail is a little rocky, with some rutted and washed-out areas, so decent clearance is…
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Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

ATV Trails Near Snowville, Utah

Pole Canyon Road

This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

East Dry Pole Canyon

Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Black Pine Canyon

This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Indian Springs

From the frontage road, you head up into the Sawtooth National Forest on a well-maintained gravel road. The road will become narrower and a little more washed out, but it is still very passable with…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Formation Canyon

This route splits off of Black Pine Canyon. It is a decent climb to start out if running north to south, then after that it just winds through the cedar trees and you will likely…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Black Pine Spring

This route follows War Eagle, then branches off to the south. It goes down a little bit of an incline, and then follows a spring through the valley and eventually meets back up with Black…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Snowville, Utah

Pole Canyon Road

This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

East Dry Pole Canyon

Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Black Pine Canyon

This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Indian Springs

From the frontage road, you head up into the Sawtooth National Forest on a well-maintained gravel road. The road will become narrower and a little more washed out, but it is still very passable with…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Formation Canyon

This route splits off of Black Pine Canyon. It is a decent climb to start out if running north to south, then after that it just winds through the cedar trees and you will likely…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Black Pine Spring

This route follows War Eagle, then branches off to the south. It goes down a little bit of an incline, and then follows a spring through the valley and eventually meets back up with Black…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa