The Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway is a 53-mile route that loops around the Silver Island Range and offers a great way to experience the remoteness of Utah's West Desert for those short on time… Learn more about Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway
Total Miles
51.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Silver Island Canyon
Silver Island Canyon is in the northeast corner of the Silver Island range in Utah's West Desert. The trail runs north to south, and while non-technical, due to remoteness, you will want good tires as… Learn more about Silver Island Canyon
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Floating Island Road
Floating Island Road is an access road to Floating Island off the Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway. Floating Island is a small peak that is in Utah's west desert, surrounded by the Bonneville Salt Flats… Learn more about Floating Island Road
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pony Express Trail
The historic Pony Express Trail is one of the few domestic overland routes accessible to the public. This route follows as closely as possible to the original trail ridden over 160 years ago on horseback.Make… Learn more about Pony Express Trail
Total Miles
463.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Toms Canyon
Tom's Canyon is an ATV/Jeep trail in the Deep Creek Mountains. The Deeps are south of Wendover and are the tallest range in the West Desert. They rise 7,800 feet from the desert to heights… Learn more about Toms Canyon
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Year-round
West Cedar Mountain Route 4
This is a relatively easy off-road trail that breaks off from Cedar Mountain Road, toward the East. The trail starts off mostly dirt and turns into sand as it winds up one of the ridges… Learn more about West Cedar Mountain Route 4
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hastings Pass and Eightmile Spring
Hastings Pass cuts east and west through the north end of the Cedar Mountain range. The roads in this area are well-maintained graded dirt generally wide enough for safe passing. Hastings Pass is narrow and… Learn more about Hastings Pass and Eightmile Spring
Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cedar Pass
This trail goes up and over the Cedar Mountain Range. It starts at a gate in a narrow canyon. The canyon is wide enough for most 4WD vehicles; however, it's overgrown in some sections, and… Learn more about Cedar Pass
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Indian Feather Loop
This loop breaks off from the main dirt road running parallel to the Cedar Mountain range. It's a pretty tame trail and is mostly dirt and gravel with a few rockier sections. It has several… Learn more about Indian Feather Loop
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa
Dugway Geode Beds
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… Learn more about Dugway Geode Beds
Total Miles
61.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Black Mountain Road to Tower Site
This is an easy-going road, even when you get to the zig zag's going up to the tower site. Great for Sunday drive to some spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and the Great Salt… Learn more about Black Mountain Road to Tower Site
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Hills Adventure Loop
Start out anywhere you'd like. Unload and drive the loop either direction, there is no set way! This loop will take you from the green higher elevation, to the valleys, high desert and everything in… Learn more about South Hills Adventure Loop
Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses. Learn more about Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Year-round
Mining Fork 4x4
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… Learn more about Mining Fork 4x4
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Willow Canyon
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… Learn more about South Willow Canyon
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Magpie Road to West Canyon Trailhead
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… Learn more about Magpie Road to West Canyon Trailhead
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Canyon Trailhead Road
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… Learn more about West Canyon Trailhead Road
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Box Elder Canyon South
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… Learn more about Box Elder Canyon South
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Success Loop
The Success Loop is one of the most scenic drives in all of Nevada. The route runs along the Schell Creek Range of mountains and has incredible views. It is a scenic drive that starts… Learn more about Success Loop
Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ericson Pass Road
The road is one of the main trails to Ericson pass and is generally open year-round. This main trail provides access to many other trails and peaks in the area. May have unavoidable water/mud in… Learn more about Ericson Pass Road
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Stansbury Hike Trailhead
This trail leads from the main road to the Stansbury hiking trailhead with parking. Water/Mud holes may be present at the very beginning, but there is an alternative path around them if so. Fairly easy… Learn more about Stansbury Hike Trailhead
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Shotgun Alley
A short route that leads past several shooting areas along the hillside. Lots of trash/shells were noted along the route, so if you decide to shoot here, please be sure to pack out any garbage… Learn more about Shotgun Alley
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Round The Bend
This easy trail around the hillside connects Stansbury Gulch and Tabby's Canyon. There is nothing of major difficulty to note except where the trail dips down and up a ravine on the beginning of the… Learn more about Round The Bend
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Straight Shooter
This short, straight trail takes you past a small shooting area on the South end and up to Tabby's Canyon area on the North end. There are various connecting trails off of this route. Tons… Learn more about Straight Shooter
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Direct Shot
This connecting route leads to several other trails in the area, as well as a handful of shooting ranges against the mountainside. The trail is hard-packed dirt with quite a few massive "potholes". Water or… Learn more about Direct Shot
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Southside
This connecting trail is less damaged than others in the area, although there are still a couple of ruts and mud holes to navigate. It leads from the main road up to one of the… Learn more about Southside
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Ruby Crest Trailhead
This road leads from Harrison Pass up to the Ruby Crest Trailhead. It's a relatively easy and short road that can save you some time and distance if you plan to hike the Ruby Crest… Learn more about Ruby Crest Trailhead
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Canal Road
This straight-away trail leads to the furthest, Eastern part of the island's BLM land. It parallels one of the Great Salt Lake water canals and is in much better condition than many of the other… Learn more about Canal Road
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Dead End Pass
This short, narrow little trail leads up into the hillside but ultimately comes to a dead end. There are a couple of spots with fire rings that people may have camped at before. There is… Learn more about Dead End Pass
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi
Dismal Finale
This little route leads to the furthest eastern end of publicly accessible BLM land. Beyond this point is private property. The trail itself is pretty beat up and in dismal shape, especially in wet conditions.… Learn more about Dismal Finale
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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