Molly Hogan

Trail Overview

Non-Resident OHV permits apply to ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Plated street-legal vehicles typically do not need one on legal motorized routes. This route branches off Yellowcat Road and travels across open desert terrain toward the base of Molly Hogans peak. The drive begins on sandy two track with wide views of surrounding mesas, colorful ridgelines, and the broad basin below. As you continue, the landscape tightens into rock shelves, scattered boulders, and weathered rock ledges that give the trail more character. The final section is a steep somewhat rocky ascent to the route's end at the base of the peak. There is no through passage, so plan to turn around and descend the same way.

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Difficulty

This route starts fairly easy on sandy two-track but becomes more challenging as it approaches the base of Molly Hogan. Expect rocky and bumpy sections, uneven terrain, and a steep final climb near the end. The turnaround at the top requires care, especially when descending. Best suited for vehicles with a good 4lo range. Wet conditions could significantly increase difficulty and traction challenges.

History

This region is closely tied to the uranium and vanadium mining booms that shaped eastern Utah in the mid-1900s. During the Cold War, demand for uranium surged, bringing roads, claims, camps, and small industrial sites into the desert. Evidence of that era still remains today in the form of old structures, fenced or barricaded mine openings, tailings areas, and abandoned access roads. These remnants are part of the area's story: look, photograph, and respect them without disturbing anything.

Technical Rating

Molly Hogan can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike