Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Spanish Fork, Utah

From Provo Canyon, the road to Hope Campground is paved. From Hope Campground to Rock Canyon Campground, the road is easy and relatively smooth dirt. Beyond Rock Canyon Campground, the road becomes progressively more rocky and rutted until the final couple of miles, where the road becomes easier. ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Right Fork Hobble Creek Road crosses through the Uinta National Forest. While both end segments are pavement, this portion is rough gravel and very scenic. The road is pretty wooded and makes for a great drive during the fall months. There is nothing technical and neither 4WD nor high clearance are ...
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The Packard Canyon Lower Trail presents a short, easily accessible dirt biking route nestled in the scenic Wasatch Mountains. The trail is ideal for riders of all levels, offering a thrilling escape into the wilderness. Passing through a rustic cattle gate at the trailhead adds to the charm. The pat...
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Left Fork Hobble Creek (FS 70132) may share the same name as Forest Service Road 70147, but the two roads are quite different. Starting at the intersection where FS 70147, Wing Flat (FS 70619), and this meet up, Left Fork Hobble Creek (FR 70132) descends southwest to a narrow canyon surrounded by ta...
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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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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...
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This trail is an out-and-back trail that splits off of Soldier Pass and heads West to where it dead-ends shortly before an active quarrying operation, where you must turn around and head back the way you came. This trail is relatively smooth, with the only difficulty being a couple of spots with som...
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Sheep Creek (FS 70051), also known as Ray's Valley Road, provides access further into the mountains. Expect the landscape not to be the typical pines and aspens of the surrounding area, but more tall grasses, brush, and junipers. The road is wide enough for two vehicles, mostly a mix of gravel and...
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Knoll Hollow is a short and easy ATV trail in the Monks Hollow ATV Trail System that departs from the Teat Mountain ATV trail under some powerlines and heads east towards Tank Hollow Road. It's a really windy trail along the shelf of a hillside but it's easy because it's really wide, smooth, and gra...
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Lakeview Connector is a 2.1-mile-long trail that runs north-south between The Back 9 and Lakeview East trails. This trail travels through short sagebrush and some smaller trees. The ground surface is hard-packed dirt and mostly smooth with few rocks. When traveling south, you'll have great views of ...
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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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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 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

Right Fork Hobble Creek Road crosses through the Uinta National Forest. While both end segments are pavement, this portion is rough gravel and very scenic. The road is pretty wooded and makes for a great drive during the fall months. There is nothing technical and neither 4WD nor high clearance are ...
Learn more about Right Fork Hobble Creek Road

From Provo Canyon, the road to Hope Campground is paved. From Hope Campground to Rock Canyon Campground, the road is easy and relatively smooth dirt. Beyond Rock Canyon Campground, the road becomes progressively more rocky and rutted until the final couple of miles, where the road becomes easier. ...
Learn more about Kyhv Peak

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

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 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