This portion of the Great Western Trail stretches from the Red rock-covered low lands around Loa up onto the Thousand Lake mountain plateau. The higher elevations are covered in Pine and Aspen trees. There is… Learn more about Loa Great Western Trail
Total Miles
19.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Deep Creek Lake Road
Deep Creek Lake Road traverse's the East side of the Thousand Lake Mountain range from the North end and wraps around the South end of the mountain. Depending on how wet of a year it… Learn more about Deep Creek Lake Road
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Elkhorn Road
Elkhorn Road is well-maintained and offers access to Deep Creek Lake Road and Elkhorn Campground. The campground and surrounding area are great for tents, as well as travel trailers. The area offers great views of… Learn more about Elkhorn Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baker Ranch Road
Descending nearly 3000 feet from Hwy 72 at approximately 9200 feet down to the Lower Last Chance road on the San Rafael at 6400 feet. The road borders the north end of Capital Reef National… Learn more about Baker Ranch Road
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Geyser Peak Trail
The Geyser Peak trail extends for six miles along the eastern side of Geyser Peak. The south end the trail meets with the Elkhorn campground road. On the north end it meets up to Hwy… Learn more about Geyser Peak Trail
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tantalus Flat - NF30168
Fun mixed terrain route accessing Lower Browns Reservoir, Jorgensen Flat, Tantalus Flats, Laurel and Hardy Arch, and the Western back-door access point of Capitol Reef National Park. This route starts out as a graded gravel… Learn more about Tantalus Flat - NF30168
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
As Above So Below
This road connects Upper Cathedral Valley (campground) and Lower Cathedral Valley (Temple of the Sun and Moon). Stunning desert views all around. The dirt road is maintained, but there are river washes that could potentially… Learn more about As Above So Below
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Northern Cathedral Valley Road
Nice and easy dirt road that traverses the Northern section of Cathedral Valley National Park and cuts into BLM land. Stock vehicles and passenger cars were spotted. There are a few dry river washes that… Learn more about Northern Cathedral Valley Road
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mytoge road
Mytoge Road can be found along Fremont Road between Mill Meadow and Johnson's reservoirs. The road rises nearly 2400 feet from the junction to the overlook onto Fish Lake. Vegetation ranges from sage brush and… Learn more about Mytoge road
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lower Last Chance Loop Road
This road can be accessed on the north end from I-70 via the exit to Highway 10 to Price or Blue Road exit. There are also two entrances coming from Capital Reef on the south… Learn more about Lower Last Chance Loop Road
Total Miles
48.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hells Backbone - NF153
Hell's Backbone is a rugged area that bridges between towering Boulder Mountain on the north and canyons cut by the Escalante River and its tributaries on the south. The Hell's Backbone Road is a winding… Learn more about Hells Backbone - NF153
Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Mytoge
South Mytoge Road offers access to the South and East side of Fish Lake. The road is maintained around the South end of the lake as it offers access to many campgrounds and primitive camping… Learn more about South Mytoge
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Southern Cathedral Valley Road
Another stunning maintained desert trail that connects you from the main road to Lower Cathedral Valley. It is well maintained and scenic. All vehicle types can make it - I was passed by sedan cars.… Learn more about Southern Cathedral Valley Road
Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sheep Valley Road
On the south end, Sheep Valley Road can be accessed from a paved, Forest Road 036. The road is well maintained and travel trailer friendly. There are several unimproved camp sites all along the nearly… Learn more about Sheep Valley Road
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Last Chance Road
This trail runs mostly east to west from Highway 72 to Sheep Valley. The eastern end is easy and maintained fairly well. It is suitable for towing camp trailers, and you'll find several spots to… Learn more about Last Chance Road
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pelican Promontory Overlook
This is a short in and out trail with great scenic overlook views. The short drive begins traveling through a large grove of aspen trees and continues to Pelican Canyon. Climbing in elevation you begin… Learn more about Pelican Promontory Overlook
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Aquarius Teasdale - NF154
Easy gravel road climbing up onto Boulder Mountain above Escalante, UT. This road accesses Posey Lake, Cyclone Lake, and a number of high alpine lakes. Climbing over 9,500 feet, this is a great place to… Learn more about Aquarius Teasdale - NF154
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hilltop Loop
This is an easy loop trail taking travelers through groves of aspen, pine, and cedar trees on their way up to over 11,000 feet of elevation. All along the trail, there are several unimproved camping… Learn more about Hilltop Loop
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Loop & Sand Wash
Really fun sand wash that has a few connectors that will get you back on to the main trail/ road. It has a few tight turns and high side that make it narrow in a… Learn more about Loop & Sand Wash
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
UM Pass Trail
UM Pass trail is accessed via Gooseberry Road. It passes between Mt. Terrill and Mt. Marvine. If crossing the pass from the west, the trail will turn north heading towards Gooseberry. There are many vistas… Learn more about UM Pass Trail
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Segers Hole Overlook to Carlysle Wash Road
This road can be accessed on the north end from I-70 via the Blue Road exit. There is also an entrance from Lower Last Chance Road. The area offers amazing views of Iron Red Buttes.… Learn more about Segers Hole Overlook to Carlysle Wash Road
Total Miles
33.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Red Creek
The road through Red Creek starts from the frontage road at I-70 and connects to the Last Chance Road approximately 7 miles up. The area is mostly sage brush, pinyon pine, cedar, quaking aspen and… Learn more about Red Creek
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Caineville Reef Road
This trail is a great trail to view the west side of Factory Butte. It is incredible to see red rock, brown rock, and gray rock (and sand and silt in all of these colors).… Learn more about North Caineville Reef Road
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Jim's Farm Road
Jim's farm road stretches between San Rafael and Hwy 72. The road is open year around, however best traveled during non-winter months. The area is sparsely vegetated with small plants and cedars which dot the… Learn more about Jim's Farm Road
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sheep Valley-Tommy Hollow Trail
This trail transverses almost 8 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. The trail can be rocky in places, so expect to be jostled around a bit. At lower elevations, the vegetation is sagebrush and… Learn more about Sheep Valley-Tommy Hollow Trail
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Henry Mountain Road
The road stretches from Sandy Ranch Road on the West end. It traverses through a desert-type area with many small buttes, gullies, and clay-like soil. It can be very slick when wet. Sagebrush and Cedar… Learn more about Henry Mountain Road
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Meadow Gulch Trail
This trail can be accessed via the I-70 frontage road or from Last Chance Road, Tommy Hollow Trail or Sheep Valley Road on the south end. Over the course of approximately 7 miles, there is… Learn more about Meadow Gulch Trail
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Meadow Gulch Trail
The Meadow Gulch trail can be accessed from the Meadow Gulch Road or Little Creek trail. The trail runs nearly 2.7 miles where it is closes for motorized use but can still be used for… Learn more about Meadow Gulch Trail
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Gates Lake Road
Entry to the east end of Gates Lake Road is made from the paved Gooseberry Road. The road dead-ends on the shore of Gates Lake. There are restrooms by the lake, and several unimproved campsites… Learn more about Gates Lake Road
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little Creek
There is a beautiful green meadow on the North end of Little Creek draw. Access to the camping area is accessible to all vehicles from the South side of Interstate 70's frontage road. From the… Learn more about Little Creek
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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