Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Stockton, Utah

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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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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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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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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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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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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This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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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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This is one of the easiest ways to the top of the plateau. There are some large boulders and sand that could present a challenge depending on your vehicle type. There are mostly rocks on…
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This is a well-traveled two-track with all types of 4x4 and off-road machines. This trail is a great way to overlook the Tooele Valley above Stansbury Park and Erda. You will encounter some large rocks…
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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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This trail starts off the dirt road called Foothill Drive. It starts heading east up the hill on the section line road and then connects to TC03617 back to the southeast all the way to…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trail 512 breaks off from the middle of 511 and heads West, before turning South and running into 509. This track is 1.4 miles in length and travels along small rolling hills in a spaced-out…
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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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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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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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