This longer, somewhat bumpy out-and-back trail leads through some open fields, and there are stunning wildflowers in springtime. The trail has short steep washes to navigate with soft sand. Also, some areas of this trail… Learn more about Sheer Wall Point
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Soap Creek Skirt
This fun out and back features some nice large camp sights near the beginning of the trail that are easy to get to and offer amazing views of the vermillion cliffs. Springtime is an amazing… Learn more about Soap Creek Skirt
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
House Rock Valley
This sandy loop cruises around the desert past some lovely cattle pastures and curious cows. The views of Vermillion Cliffs and the North Rim of the Grand Canton are spectacular throughout the entire route. One… Learn more about House Rock Valley
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Badger Canyon
This short out-and-back trail is a trendy camping spot. It will be particularly busy over the weekends. To check it out, either way, is entirely worth it. The trail offers outstanding views of the surrounding… Learn more about Badger Canyon
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Little Badger Canyon
This short sweet out and back is a great camping option for the area. There are quite a few small off-shoot trails that all lead to nice flat spots. The views of the Vermillion Cliffs… Learn more about Little Badger Canyon
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Buffalo Ranch to Grand Canyon North Rim
Buffalo Ranch Road is mostly a maintained dirt road. It passes through a patch of a deep sandy area that can get vehicles stuck. But it's nothing a high clearance 4x4 can't handle. When you… Learn more about Buffalo Ranch to Grand Canyon North Rim
Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
445E
This longer out-and-back runs from the main graded trail to a stunning canyon overlook. The views go for miles, though, and it looks like the trail extends all the way to the horizon and then… Learn more about 445E
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Jacobs Pool
This fun out-and-back trail leads from Highway 89 toward the Pariah Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs boundary. The route is mostly easy. The trail surface is shallow sand in some areas. Additionally, there are a few short hilly… Learn more about Jacobs Pool
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Buck Farm Canyon
Buck Farm Canyon Rate 2/3 Ellie DirtThis trail follows the canyon's edge out to Buck Farm Point, yet another nice viewpoint on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. There are several excellent dispersed campsites… Learn more about Buck Farm Canyon
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo Ranch is a portion of the Great Western Trail. You'll need to watch for brown Carsonite posts to keep you on course. It can get confusing, and is easier if you begin at the… Learn more about Buffalo Ranch
Total Miles
45.5
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Vaseys Hiking Trailhead
This trail begins with a smooth, wide dirt road for the first mile to the Buffalo Ranch Head Quarters. The trail turns right at this point and goes through an open fence and out to… Learn more about Vaseys Hiking Trailhead
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Two Track into the Wilderness
This lightly traveled trail heads from the border road up into the wilderness. The wildflowers in the springtime are stunning. There are some challenging short hill climbs and wash crossings on this trail, with a… Learn more about Two Track into the Wilderness
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
BLM 1395 " The Cutover"
This trail is a perfect choice to get from Highway 89 to the boundary of the Piriah/Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. It is an easy twisty route across the desert. There are beautiful wildflowers in the springtime;… Learn more about BLM 1395 " The Cutover"
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Tank Four Birdhouse
This is an oasis in the high desert. This trail leads to a beautiful little pond for wildlife and a nice grassy pullout to stop for lunch or call it a night. Frogs and birds… Learn more about Tank Four Birdhouse
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
House Rock Loop
This well-maintained loop is a great access route to some spectacular hiking trails. More specifically, the Saddle Mountain Trailhead and the much shorter Triple Alcove Viewpoint. A few dispersed camping spots are sprinkled here and… Learn more about House Rock Loop
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
House Rock Lower
A scenic trail that picks up from the Buffalo Ranch trial to North Rim Grand Canyon trail and ends at an intersection to take Buck Farm Canyon Trail out to exceptional views. Or head out… Learn more about House Rock Lower
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Buffalo Ranch Cutover 632a
This is the fun way to get to the Buffalo Ranch Trail. It takes you through a juniper forest and across a meadow of sagebrush. The trail twists and turns, making for some fun corners.… Learn more about Buffalo Ranch Cutover 632a
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
East Game Road
Camp, camp and more camp. This trail is great for finding a lovely spot in the Junipers for a night or ten. Plenty of spots have established fire rings and large pullouts for bigger groups.… Learn more about East Game Road
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Tater Ridge
This trail comes down just north of Grand Canyon National Park. You'll find many options for camping and a lot of different side roads to play on. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed here. If you want… Learn more about Tater Ridge
Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
White Pocket Road
The road to White Pocket stretches for nearly 10 miles. It is nearly all sand from start to finish. When the sand is shallow, the road is bumpy due to the washboard hard pack underneath.… Learn more about White Pocket Road
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pine Tree Road
Pine Tree Road is well traveled, but unmaintained. There are many large, partially buried rocks in the road, making it slow and bumpy. There are signs along the way recommending high-clearance vehicles only. The road… Learn more about Pine Tree Road
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
House Rock Road
House Rock Road is an unimproved road, but well maintained. The road sees a lot of traffic due to several popular trailheads, such as Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass and the Wave. There are trailhead parking… Learn more about House Rock Road
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
89A House Rock North
A very scenic route into the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument or the backside of it. There are many other trails leading off this fairly well maintained gravel road. Note this route is deceiving as it… Learn more about 89A House Rock North
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
611P
Trail 611P is truly a gem hidden among the forest. On the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, but far East enough to have spectacular views of Marble Canyon and the Navajo Reservation, this trail… Learn more about 611P
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
East Rim Ridge Trail
The East Rim Ridge Trail is a beautiful wide washboard dirt road that meanders through a very dense old-growth forest of Aspen, Ponderosa, and Pinon Pine trees. With stunning views, campsites, and many spur trails,… Learn more about East Rim Ridge Trail
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Left Hand Collett Canyon Road (BLM230)
Left Hand Collett Canyon Road (BLM230), in total, is two BLM roads that cover approximately 85 miles between Big Water and Escalante, Utah. This road traverses a major portion of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.… Learn more about Left Hand Collett Canyon Road (BLM230)
Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Saddle Mountain/Dog Saddle
This is a gravel class 2 trail that starts as large enough for two vehicles and as you continue narrows to one vehicle length. The route remains fairly flat with left and right turns. While… Learn more about Saddle Mountain/Dog Saddle
Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Marble Viewpoint/Marble Canyon Overlook
This is a single-lane gravel road that is rated as a class 2. A straight flat road leads out to a finger that is flat and with dispersed camping that has shaded trees during those… Learn more about Marble Viewpoint/Marble Canyon Overlook
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Coyote Butte South
Somewhat difficult route due to hidden rocks and steps in deep sand. Skirting the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and wilderness area. There are some areas that can be extremely deep sand especially the further along… Learn more about Coyote Butte South
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Nipple Butte Trail
This is a beautiful desert canyon trail that takes you from Big Water, Utah, up north and circles back east toward Lake Powell. It follows Nipple Creek and meanders through Tibbet Canyon. There is lots… Learn more about Nipple Butte Trail
Total Miles
23
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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