Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tropic, Utah

Coal Bench Road-Garfield County 7800 is an 8-mile point-to-point trail across one of the more unique geological near Tropic, Utah. Coal Bench Road is a easy trail rated 2 of 10. A bench is a…
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This is a scenic route with some washouts, water bars and ruts on the lower end of the trail. It is a main artery road to multiple ATV, UTV, dirt bike and 4x4 trails with…
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Dave's Hollow is an exploration of an old sheep herding area from the late 1800s. Approximately 5.6 miles from the start of the trail you will find Whiteman Spring. At this spring there are some…
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Skutumpah Road North BLM 500 is an 11.8-mile point-to-point gravel and dirt road that is rated 3 out of 10. The northern section of this road starts at Deer Range Road BLM 540 on the…
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Starting at the Great Western Trail 33001A, turn south on FSR 30293. This trail will take you through beautiful valleys. You will drive past Flake Mountain at 8,048 feet on your left. You will see…
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This is a short connecting trail from Flake-Swale trail to Tom Best-Flake Swale trail (FSR 31162). As you travel, you will be in a forested area with several interesting rock outcroppings. This is a high…
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This is a short but interesting trail between Tom's Best Spring Road and Gussie Draw Trail. There are interesting rock formations, and you will be driving through a forest. Some of the trees were burned…
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This trail runs between Tom's Best Spring Road (BLM 33001A-30117) and Flake Swale (FSR 30293), aka Gussie Draw. This fun trail follows a seasonal creek bed through pines and open grassy plains. This trail is…
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This is a short trail between Utah Highway 12 and Tom's Best Spring Road. This trail is a wide, grassy plain. You will see mountains in the distance. The trail is easy, open to all…
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This well-graded trail takes you to the West backside of the reservoir. It offers pretty views as well as places to stop along the lake. There is no dispersed camping along this trail but there…
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Cottonwood Canyon Road is a relatively easy route that serves as a shortcut between Bryce Canyon National Park / Utah SR-12, and Lake Powell / US-89. It follows Cottonwood Canyon and the Paria River, and…
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This is a relatively short out-and-back road to Powell Point. The trail ends at a hiking trailhead sitting at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level. The land is administered by the forest service, and the…
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This is a two-lane maintained gravel road that connects Johns Valley Road to Hwy 12 west of Bryce Canyon. It is a good road however, there are some sharper curves and hills that can cause…
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Badger Creek and Skunk Creek are the two main trails used to connect Tropic Reservoir Road and Proctor Canyon. Proctor Canyon will take you off the mountain and down to Highway 89 at the town…
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This trail brings you down the mountain after your climb alone West Hunt Creek. At the top, you can proceed east to climb higher and then come down using Flattop. This is a prime hunting…
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Turn left off Mount Dutton-Cottonwood trail (FSR30125/30353) onto FSR 30237 and follow this trail until you intersect with FSR 30124. Stay on that trail until it changes into 30123. Take the left onto FSR 30123…
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This section is part of a much longer trail that runs from the Sanford area, on the north, to the south of Highway 12 about 20 miles. This section is one of the most scenic…
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You can travel through pine forests and verdant meadows on this eight-mile spur path off the Tropic Reservoir Road. From the route, reddish rock formations are also visible. Although there are a few ruts and…
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This is a beautiful climb through some challenging areas with steeper grades and lots of rocks. The trail is manageable by most off-road capable vehicles but 4WD is a necessity. There are great rock features…
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This trail traverses a large geographic bowl with beautiful views of the surrounding area. While the maps show it as Casto Bluff the locals call it Casto Bowl. It is a single-track trail that is…
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This is a fun, short side trip into a piece of the life of a local legend. Butch Cassidy was an infamous outlaw whose life was portrayed in the classic Robert Redford movie. He roamed…
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This is a 34-mile trail with high clearance vehicles recommended by BLM. The road winds through the western portion of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Carry extra water and fuel as there are no…
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Old Escalante Road FH 17 is a 22-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County, Utah, and runs through the Dixie National Forest (Escalante Ranger District). Utah Forest Road 17 (FH 17) is a very scenic,…
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This side trail off Tropic Reservoir Road takes you through aspen patches and along west-facing overlooks characteristic of the area. The trail can be narrow and overgrown at points, and is more suited for ATVs…
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This attractive loop trail that branches off the Great Western Trail South is surrounded by meadows and pine trees. At times, you can see cows grazing on the way. This can be termed as the…
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This trail, also known as FS 098, takes you through beautiful aspen and pine forests as well as relaxing lush meadows where you may find cows grazing. It is part of the Utah Great West…
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Great Western Trail-Pine Lake to Torrey, Utah is a 77-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in South Central, Utah. The Great Western Trail is a continuous trail system spanning about 4,455 miles that…
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This ATV trail climbs to an elevation of 8,358 feet into a subalpine setting dominated by stands of subalpine fir. On the way up there, riders will pass through a terrain that varies from beautiful…
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Corn Creek-Stump Springs road winds its way through the enchanting landscape of Dixie National Forest. This road provides breathtaking vistas of both the lush forest and captivating rock cliffs. It's a popular area for hunters,…
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This road is a beautiful ride that takes you through some of the most spectacular red sandstone cliff faces and majestic views you can imagine. This area recently suffered a devastating fire that destroyed many…
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