Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Thompson Springs, Utah

This route is a well-maintained gravel road that provides an easy and straightforward drive with no major obstacles along the way. The road remains two vehicles wide for the entire route, making passing and meeting…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route changes character as you travel, beginning as a fairly maintained road…
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Less than a 1-mile detour from Book Cliffs/Sego Canyon with a huge reward. This short trail provides an amazing view stretching miles on a clear day. Towards the end of the trail, there are small…
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This trail is a beautiful drive through the Book Cliff area. Nothing technical on this trail, just an easy cruise through some beautiful canyons and cliffs. The trail is not quite two vehicles wide, but…
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Are you in the mood for some beautiful views of Arches National Park, Merrimac Butte and Castle Valley? Pack a lunch and head to Book Cliffs, Sego Canyon. Doug's Point above Thompson Springs is a…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. Yellow Cat Road is one of the primary access routes through the historic…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. Salt Valley Gorge Road is a maintained BLM route that begins off Highway…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route begins across open desert flats on a mostly dirt and small-rock…
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This is a slick rock and sandy 4WD high-clearance trail with a short section of paved road connecting the Willow Springs Road access point off US 191 north of the Arches National Park main entrance…
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This route offers a constantly changing drive through several different terrain types, making it more interesting than a typical single-surface trail. Along the way, you will travel through rocky sections that create a rougher ride,…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route is a straightforward backcountry drive that works well for travelers looking…
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This is a destination trail that leads to the Crescent Wash Petroglyph site. Follow the unnamed track 1.8-miles to a parking site. This rated 3 trail is 3.6 miles round trip and is easily accessible…
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This is a shortcut to the Sego Canyon/Book Cliffs Trail. Whether you are returning from the Book Cliffs or heading up and want to trim a little off the driving, this is a good shortcut…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route serves as a scenic connector between Salt Valley Gorge and Long…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route branches off Salt Valley-Yellow Cat and provides quick access to several…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route provides an easy connection between Salt Valley Gorge and Long Valley…
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This is a dirt road that bypasses the highway from Green River to Highway 6. This route passes by a dump that has been permanently closed. This road could be impassable during storms, as it…
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This trail is within the boundaries of Arches National Park. A Park pass is required and can sometimes be closed by a gate at both ends. It winds through Salt Valley as it descends just…
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Down Floy Road stretches 6.7 miles along an easy, full-width trail--perfect for a laid-back adventure. You can hop on from the south via I-70, Exit 175, or start at the north end through the scenic…
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This trail begins in the classic northern Moab desert environment, where sandy soil, scattered brush, and open terrain create a familiar backcountry setting. The opening section is relatively mild before the route begins climbing up…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route climbs along the western side of the Cactus Rat Mine area…
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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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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This lesser-traveled route offers a quieter and more remote feel compared to the…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route is a scenic desert drive that rewards travelers with excellent views…
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Blue Hills Road is a 14-mile graded gravel dirt road that connects Highway 191 to Floy Wash Road. It's an easy connecter if you want to go from Moab to Whitewash without going around on…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route circles the upper portion of the Yellow Cat area and offers…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route begins as a fairly simple and wide graded dirt road that…
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This 36-mile (RT) track explores the right-hand wash of Tusher Canyon in the Book Cliff Mountains northeast of Green River, UT. You gain 2933 feet in elevation, moving up into the pine and aspen trees…
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Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route delivers a little bit of everything and keeps the drive interesting…
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County Road 137 is a 13.8-mile point-to-point trail that traverses the Labyrinth Rim area. This is a maintained County Road with no obstacles. There are a few sections with light washboarding. This trail passes through…
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