Simpson Springs-Death Canyon Road

Total Miles 11.4
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This route runs from Death Canyon up to Pony Express near Simpson Springs. It has great views overlooking the canyon below, as well as views overlooking the flatness of the Salt Lake Desert and the Utah Test and Training Range. This route has a ton of spur trails that run up each of the canyons, as well as some that run down into the canyon below.

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Difficulty

This is a graded gravel road that is mostly two vehicles wide.

Technical Rating

1

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Shaun Summers
Jun 22, 2026
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Smooth nicely graded gravel road. Some wildflowers along the edges of the road. Easily traveled.

Simpson Springs-Death Canyon Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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