Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Spanish Valley, Utah

The Rim Rocker is a 160-mile route winding it's way through aspen groves, over red rock, along the edges of sheer cliffs, and across rivers. Spanning from Moab, Utah to Montrose, CO., the track varies…
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The 320-acre Area BFE is provided by generous private landowners who want to give off-roaders a place to ride and explore for free. Since the land is private, please be respectful and follow a few…
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Experience Sand Flats Recreation on this half-day trail. There is free camping available in scenic Porcupine Rim Campground which is on national forest land. Sand Flats road is an access road to Hell's Revenge and…
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Moab may be full of amazing views, but this one certainly won't disappoint! You leave from the small sand dune area off of Behind the Rocks RD, and meander through mainly sandy/dirt 2 track that…
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Beautiful autumn colors provide an awesome backdrop to enjoyable and moderately challenging drive. ATVs and UTVs will especially love venturing up the west side.
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Tracking Station Road is a nice short road off Mountain Loop Road going back to Sand Flats Recreation Area. Towards the Mountain Loop Road's end, there are several primitive campsite spots. The road gets a…
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This is a less-traveled trail dead end trail toward Moon Rock terrain with beautiful rim view. The ride is mainly loose rocks with some deep sand sections, which could be challenging for dirt bikes and…
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This beautiful drive is over 10,600 feet above sea level, and there are some fun hiking and biking trails nearby if you want to get to a mountain top. It's simple to make this a…
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This loop road goes from the Kokopelli Trail to the Tracking Station Road. It winds around, up and down with several crossings of the Jimmy Keen hike and bike trail. There is a single spot…
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This 3.8-mile point-to-point trail is part of the larger Kokopelli Trail System. This portion takes you from the Castle Valley Overlook on La-Sal Mountain Loop Road to Sand Flats Road. Sand Flats Road goes into…
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This 0.6-mile point-to-point trail provides an early cutoff for the popular Fins and Things Trail. This trail allows off-roaders to depart the trail early if time does not permit completion of the entire trail. This…
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Slickrock 1 trail is the only trail branching off from the Slickrock Practice Loop that will take you to the main Slickrock Trail System. Heading west, this 0.7-mile-long track takes you up a decent climb…
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Slickrock 2 begins at Hell's Revenge Staircase Bypass & Overlook and continues northeast to the Slickrock Main Loop. This trail covers 0.7 miles across smooth slickrock and is well-marked with white painted lines on the…
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Slickrock 3 branches off of Slickrock 1 after about 0.4 miles and heads north/west to the Slickrock Main Loop. This trail is 2.2 miles long across smooth slickrock. The white paint markings on this route…
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This scenic and approachable off-road trail offers an ideal route for those seeking to explore Utah's canyon country without the challenge of technical driving. This wide, well-maintained gravel road weaves through a beautiful variety of…
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Slickrock 7 begins at the intersection of Slickrock 6 and 8 and travels north until hitting the Slickrock Main Loop. This route is about 0.5 miles long over smooth slickrock with minimal markings. The white…
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Hurrah Pass is a classic Moab route that blends scenic red rock landscapes with approachable off-road terrain, making it one of the more accessible and popular trails in the region. The trail stretches west from…
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Branching off from trail D1172, D1178 offers a short in-and-out route that parallels D0661. This trail presents a slightly more adventurous driving experience compared to the relatively straightforward County Road 132. Notably, aside from its…
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Slickrock Moab Overlook is a short trail that breaks off from the Slickrock Main Loop near the southwest corner of the loop. The trail travels west along a rock ridgeline which is smooth and without…
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Slickrock 5 is a shortcut trail that bridges across the Slickrock Main Loop at the northernmost part. By riding this trail, you'll skip the section of the Main Loop that runs closest to the Colorado…
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Branching off from trail D0661, D1172 offers an alternative route that parallels County Road 132 as you head towards Anticline Overlook. This trail presents a slightly more adventurous driving experience compared to the relatively straightforward…
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Despite its name, Minor Overlook delivers impressive views of the La Sal Mountains, buttes, and the Colorado River. It's a great stop both morning and afternoon: mornings highlight the canyon and river, while afternoons showcase…
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Potash Road / Shafer Switchbacks is a quintessential scenic drive through the red rock heart of Canyon Country--accessible to most vehicles, yet packed with epic views, geologic marvels, and enough exposure to make your palms…
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Long Canyon is a beautiful and easy trail, beginning just off of 313 heading towards Dead Horse Park. Primarily rock, this trail has no major obstacles on it. Early on, there is a wash crossing…
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This 18.6-mile point-to-point trail is part of the larger Kokopelli Trail System, this portion takes you from Onion Creek Trail up past Cowhead Hill, Polar Mesa, and North Beaver Mesa. Most of this trail is…
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This fun drive is open to unlicensed vehicles, but you'll need to stay on the main road. There's an opportunity to get up close to Fisher Towers by taking a short hike that concludes with…
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This trail can be joined from the Onion Creek/Fisher Towers trail. It is only a 1.5-mile round trip but is technical for lower-clearance vehicles due to the slick rock and small ledges. At the end,…
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ATVs are currently not allowed in national parks so you will need to have a truck, Jeep, or other high clearance vehicle equipped with 4WD for this trail. The off-road portion is easy. If you…
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D1605 is known by some as Surprise Overlook. This very short trail delivers big on scenery, showcasing the immediate desert landscape and framing distant vistas of the La Sal Mountains. The reward at the trail's…
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This is an enjoyable trail within Arches NP. It can be an out-and-back if you take it from the bottom, or you can link up with the top half via the Tower Arch 4x4 trail.…
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