Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Virgin, Utah

This roughly 5-mile trail takes you from Goulds Rim Trail or Honeymoon Trail across the top of the mesa to Virgin, Utah. From Virgin, you can access Smith Mesa or Rattlesnake Gulch to Toquerville Falls…
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This easy dirt road takes you across the valley and straight through the heart of mountain bike mecca. There is an endless network of trails in this area and is nearly all public BLM land.…
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This 3-mile trail takes you along the side of Highway 9 between Smith Mesa and Rattlesnake Gulch or the Valley Gun Club without getting on the pavement. It follows the powerline in some areas, and…
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Dalton Wash Road is a 9-mile out-and-back dirt road that passes through Dalton Wash--a mix of red rock "canyon", dry desert slopes, juniper woodlands, and arid shrubland. Note: the best time of day to visit…
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This trail travels for almost 20 miles on the Smith Mesa Plateau. The east side entrance, at 4800 feet, is just inside the West Kolob Canyon Entrance to Zion National Park. The trail winds on…
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This short trail is a local secret with one of the most interesting arches to see. What initially appears to be a single arch is actually three separate and distinct arches in the same feature.…
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The white trail is the only BLM-approved off-road motor vehicle trail within the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail system. The White Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 that starts at…
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Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa…
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Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road you'll find the White Trailhead.…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that provides a shortcut between the ranches to the south to Hurricane City. It does connect to Highway 59 in the north. However, this route does not take…
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This trail takes you along the Hurricane cliffs and offers sweeping views of the desert landscape around you. Great views of the plateaus and Little Creek Mountain. Respect any and all gates - you are…
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Gould's Rim on the east side of Hurricane is a mesa from which you can access Smith Mesa, Little Creek Mesa, Flying Monkey, and Rattlesnake Gulch to Toquerville Falls. You can go to Virgin or…
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Toquerville Falls is a fairly easy trail that is marked by an amazing set of waterfalls on La Verkin Creek. It begins in the town of Toquerville, just north of St. George. The road is…
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Backdoor to Babylon OHV trail is a 3 of 10 rated trail that provides a cross-country track connecting the Babylon Road (900 North) and the community of Toquerville. The trail starts in Toquerville and ends…
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Toquerville Communication Towers Overlook is a 1.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Washington County, Utah. The Toquerville Communications Tower Overlook trail is a destination trail on the way up to visiting Toquerville…
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Little Creek Mesa is a hidden gem for anyone looking for fantastic views, widely varying terrain, history or something for the entire family. There are large areas of flat, slick rock that people use for…
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This track takes you to the base of the famed Mollie's Nipple on the south end. Mollie's Nipple is a landmark that is visible from all over the valley, and this route takes you around…
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Come and explore the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. This track takes you east of Backdoor to Babylon, in the shadow of the red cliffs this area is famous for, and loops through some deep sandy…
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This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles,…
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Whether the Backdoor to Babylon Trail is crowded, and you want to avoid the traffic, or you're just looking for a different way around, this loop takes you through BLM lands and rejoins Backdoor to…
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This sandy trail in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area runs from the parking area by Sand Cove to the southwest. The trail is a good trail in most areas, but in a couple of places,…
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This wash runs parallel to the Backdoor to Babylon Trail, and it's a good option in places where the Backdoor is eroded enough that the off-camber might cause a rollover. Just drop into the wash…
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The Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is a main artery connecting Highway 59 to a local Rockville street. This street will take you to Route 9 which leads to the west entrance to Zion National Park.…
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Northeast Access takes you from North Old Highway 91 (Main Street in Leeds) south into the Red Cliffs Rec Area. There is a staging area at North Old Highway 91. Trail easily accommodated our 72"…
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This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on…
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Going up and over one of the high points in the north part of Red Cliffs Recreation Area, you find the overlook of Leeds, Silver Reef, and a fantastic view of Trail, Signal, and Burger…
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From the Little Creek Mesa Trail, this 4.5-mile track loops around to the rocky outcropping on top of the Mesa. It's great fun for dirt bikes, quads, 4x4s, and SXSs. The views of the valley…
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Red Cliffs Recreation Area near Leeds, Utah, is an SXS and hiking mecca. This track, which starts out as pavement but turns to sand just a half mile down the trail, takes you to clear…
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This trail in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area takes you northeast off of Red Cliffs Rec Area to Virgin River Trail to an overlook of some of the canyons in this area that aren't visible…
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The Wire Mesa trailhead is actually a mountain bike destination, but the driveable trail continues on past the parking lot. Up there it's BLM land, so there are many primitive camp spots, most with fire…
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