Dirt Bike Trails
Near Escalante, Utah

Pine Creek Road FS 30153 is a 10.4-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The trailhead starts just after the cattle guard about 3.3 miles from Highway 12 in Escalante. Pine Creek Road is probably one of the most used a...
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Cedar Wash Road is a 9.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10. This is a destination trail which connects Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the community of Escalante. This easy road provides access to a couple of short hikes to views of Cedar Wash Arch and Covered Wagon Natural Bridge. There is also a v...
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This short, fun trail gets you off a main road and allows you to explore the area north of Escalante. It has some challenges, but nothing a moderately skilled driver should be able to handle. There are some moderately steep climbs and rocks to contend with. The first of which you will encounter as y...
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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, fairly wide drive through the high mountains of Garfield County, in south-central Utah. T...
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This road starts just north of the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park and runs north, to an intersection with the Hell's Backbone Loop Road. That road is a heavily traveled road for visitors wanting to get up to the Hell's Backbone area. For that reason, this road is a nice alternative that does ...
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Embark on an easy drive to a captivating geological wonder! The road culminates in a spacious turnout, where you'll find the marked trailhead for the volcanic trail. Along the way, numerous short detours lead to scenic campsites boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The road itse...
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Hell's Backbone is a rugged area that bridges between towering Boulder Mountain on the north and canyons cut by the Escalante River and its tributaries on the south. The Hell's Backbone Road is a winding route that follows ridges and mountain contours through the area. The road forks from All Americ...
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Easy gravel road climbing up onto Boulder Mountain above Escalante, UT. This road accesses Posey Lake, Cyclone Lake, and a number of high alpine lakes. Climbing over 9,500 feet, this is a great place to see the aspens changing color in the fall. This area is typically snowbound between November and ...
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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, so you may encounter them frequently during your journey. While there ar...
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Whites Flat FS 30152 is a 10-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The road is a full two-lane improved dirt road that is maintained by the forest service. There are no obstacles along the road and it is suitable for a...
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Roundup Cuddy Back-NFS30566 is a 4.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah, within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Roundup Cuddy Back connects Hells Backbone (NFS30153) and the Boulder Swale ATV trail parking area. This trail also inters...
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Range of trail type from loose soil to rocky sections with some cross trail washouts. Expansive views of the Grand Staircase features from multiple spots. Generally easy with a few technical sections that will challenge you depending on what you are driving. Challenge level will be different depend...
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Sweetwater-NFS30494 is a 3-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah, within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Sweetwater Trail is a well-identified single-track trail that provides the only motor vehicle access to McGath Lake. The first 2 miles...
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Velvet Lake Road offers a relatively moderate trail experience, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. One notable feature is a water crossing that can become impassable depending on water levels, as the bottom is muddied and has concealed large rocks. You'll also encounter a g...
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Embarking on North Creek Road is a rewarding journey that is definitely worth exploring. The initial stretch takes you through private property, treating you to splendid valley vistas. As you venture further, the landscape transitions into a delightful blend of trees, including magnificent aspen gro...
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This sandy single wide track with a few turnouts for passing is the Southern route to access the Cosmic Ashtray. 4x4 is highly recommended. The Ashtray is approx. 4.3 miles past the trailhead at Harris Wash so the length of your hike will depend on how far up Harris Wash Road you go. The last half m...
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Griffin Top (FS 31377) is a 2.1-mile (4.2-mile round trip) out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Griffin Top is a spur trail of the Great Western Trail (Griffin Top Section) that is open year-round to all forms of motorized and no...
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The trail leads from the GWT in Dixie National Forest to Taylor Mountain Trail #21. This is a single-width trail that meanders through some beautiful valleys, changing between grasslands and aspen groves. The trail has incredible views of some of the nearby mountains. The area is full of wildlife, v...
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Egypt Road starts as a sandy washboard trail that is a class 2 trail that crosses dry creek beds. Check weather conditions before entering the trail. Egypt Road leads back to the Egypt Trailhead. Along the road canyons start and views that are scenic and breathtaking. Along the route, there are not ...
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This trail goes by Row Spring and Row Lakes, and winds through the forest of spruce trees and aspen over a mostly dirt trail, but there are some rocky places. Most of this trail is above 10,000 feet in elevation, in case you are sensitive to elevation. Late summer brings cooler temperatures.
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Pine Creek Road FS 30153 is a 10.4-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The trailhead starts just after the cattle guard about 3.3 miles from Highway 12 in Escalante. Pine Creek Road is probably one of the most used a...
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Cedar Wash Road is a 9.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10. This is a destination trail which connects Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the community of Escalante. This easy road provides access to a couple of short hikes to views of Cedar Wash Arch and Covered Wagon Natural Bridge. There is also a v...
Learn more about Cedar Wash Road-BLM210

This short, fun trail gets you off a main road and allows you to explore the area north of Escalante. It has some challenges, but nothing a moderately skilled driver should be able to handle. There are some moderately steep climbs and rocks to contend with. The first of which you will encounter as y...
Learn more about Waterline Connector - BLM10005

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, fairly wide drive through the high mountains of Garfield County, in south-central Utah. T...
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Pine Creek Road FS 30153 is a 10.4-mile point-to-point trail located in Garfield County within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The trailhead starts just after the cattle guard about 3.3 miles from Highway 12 in Escalante. Pine Creek Road is probably one of the most used a...
Learn more about Pine Creek Road FS 30153

Cedar Wash Road is a 9.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10. This is a destination trail which connects Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the community of Escalante. This easy road provides access to a couple of short hikes to views of Cedar Wash Arch and Covered Wagon Natural Bridge. There is also a v...
Learn more about Cedar Wash Road-BLM210

This short, fun trail gets you off a main road and allows you to explore the area north of Escalante. It has some challenges, but nothing a moderately skilled driver should be able to handle. There are some moderately steep climbs and rocks to contend with. The first of which you will encounter as y...
Learn more about Waterline Connector - BLM10005

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, fairly wide drive through the high mountains of Garfield County, in south-central Utah. T...
Learn more about Old Escalante Road FH 17