Dirt Bike Trails Near Ophir, Utah

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Jacob City Soldier Canyon Loop

Jacob City is a scenic loop with classic Great Basin scenery. The trail passes the historic Jacob City ghost town and then climbs to nearly 10,000 feet before climbing down to Soldier Canyon on a…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dry Canyon Trail to Jacob City Loop

Starts out as an easy trail where vehicles can pass each other but as you start to enter the canyon, it turns into a single lane with very few pullover spots to allow oncoming vehicles…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dip Gulch Road

This trail starts out as easy and unassuming but quickly offers some challenges. Water erosion has created some deep gouges on the trail, making for off-camber sections. The further up trail you travel, the more…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

West Mercur Trail

Established easy dirt road that connects from the 73 to Mercur Canyon Highway. There is nothing difficult to note about this road but keep an eye out for water erosion damage off to the sides…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fivemile Pass

Fivemile Pass is a great little area that is managed by the BLM. There are two huge parking areas with out houses and water taps. The area is full of crisscrossing desert trails centered around…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pack Trail 1

This dirt trail snakes its way across the hillside and connects to various other trails in the area. Nothing too difficult or noteworthy about this route. A few dips in the trail may have water…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Wayne's Neighbor

This short route connects to several other trails in the area, including the infamous Wayne's World - notorious for advanced rock crawling and broken rigs. The turn-off for this area is just East of the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Here Back To There

A very short route that connects two different trails in the area. Towards the top of the trail, there is a small challenging section to navigate. Some of the rocks/ledges are notable in size, as…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sunshine Canyon Trail

Sunshine Canyon is one of the easier ways to get up into the Five Mile mountain area. A couple of small dips and bumps here and there, but nothing too technical about this section. My…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pack Trail 2

This short trail connects between the Sunshine Canyon Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. This trail is a bit interesting, with plenty of rolling dips and small erosion ruts on the trail. Water/Mud holes may be…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Bit of Both

This is a very short route that connects from one set of trails to another. Water/mud holes may be present on the trail in wet conditions. A section has been rutted due to water erosion…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Rattlesnake Canyon

This trail up the canyon is a little more technical. Expect off-camber and rutted sections throughout, as well as some rocky spots and short, steep grades to navigate. The trail leads up to some really…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Rocky Road Trail

Predominantly this trail is fairly mild. However, there is one particular section of this trail that bumps up the difficult rating. It's a combination of rocky ledges on a steep grade with severely uneven terrain…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Rattlesnake Trail Technical

This short 1.4-mile point-to-point trail is excellent for the beginner-intermediate off-road driver. There are several obstacles to traverse with many different lines providing ledges from 10" to 24". Recommend 33" tires for this trail. Enjoy…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Butterfield Canyon

Closed from October to June. This is a great drive that takes you up and over the Oquirrh Mountains between Herriman and Tooele, Utah. This is a perfect place for an evening with great views.…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

By The Way

This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Juniper Lane

This very short connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Up The Hill

This is a very short trail that navigates the face of a small hill. There's a little rock garden section that will briefly test the flexibility of your suspension. This route takes you to a…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Straight Shot

This connecting route takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails seemed endless. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud holes…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Southside Loop

The trail starts on the south side of the highway and is primarily a pleasant and scenic dirt road. The trail then turns west into the mountain and becomes more rocky and technical. There are…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Center Stage

This route begins at an open parking lot/staging area and takes you to and through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. The number of off-shoots and alternative trails is endless. Water/Mud holes may…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Horseshoe Way

This connecting route leads you through a spiderweb of other trails in the area. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from encountering erosion ruts in a few spots, as well as possible water/mud holes on…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Long Haul

This long, straightaway trail connects to dozens of other trails in the area, as well as to one of the main dirt roads in the area. Nothing of difficulty to note aside from possible water/mud…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Sandy Slot

This trail starts off with packed dirt and shallow rocks along the way up the mountain. It reaches the high point early on with the rest being mostly flat and some downhill. Lots of branching…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Little Moab North Entrance

Turn South off of West Cedar Valley Road, and onto N 18150 W. Follow the pavement past the Intermountain Regional Landfill, where the road will turn into dirt. Continue following the dirt road till you…
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Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Railroad Access Road

This is a short trail that runs alongside the railroad tracks in the 5 Mile Recreation Area. The road is wide enough for passing other vehicles. This trail will lead you to many other offshoots…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Train Track Trail West

This trail runs between US 36 and Faust Road. It runs alongside the west side of the railroad tracks. The trail has lots of ups and downs and twists and turns. This trail is a…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Twelve Mile Pass Road

This long, straight route connects from one valley to another. If you do the entire trail, you will encounter two gates. Both are unlocked for public access, but please be respectful and close them after…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Stansbury Front

Stansbury Front is a 22-mile-long trail that travels north-south along the Stansbury Mountain range. This trail is point-to-point and ends very far from where you begin. Most riders get to the end, turn around, and…
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Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa