Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Central, Utah

Pine Valley Mahogany Bench

The primary road is an easy trail, suitable for most vehicles unless it has recently rained or snowed. The road parallels the paved highway and the Santa Clara River between Route 18 and Pine Valley.…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Meadow Valley

This trail is two lanes wide most of the way. A few small hills, but it is mostly flat lands. There is sagebrush on the east side, and the west side has a lot more…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Mountain

If you're looking to get some elevation, look no further. Big mountain is over 7k feet and offers almost 360deg views from the top. You may have to explore the little fingers of trails up…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Dead End at Bowler Ranch

This short run down the side of the hill starts at Enterprise Reservoirs Road and abruptly traverses down the side of the hill. At the bottom, there are a few nice dispersed campsites before it…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Ox Valley Road

This trail runs from the town of Enterprise up to Ox Valley. The trail begins right where the pavement ends. There are quite a few offshoot trails and camping opportunities along the way. However, the…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lower Enterprise Lakes / Veyo Road

This easy two-lane washboard road heads up into the hills towards enterprise lakes and is almost all uphill. Once in the National Forest, the trail narrows to a single width with pullouts to pass oncoming…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Twisty Turny Teeth Chattering Powerline Trail

This moderately easy trail twists and turns as it generally follows along the main utility lines. There are long loose rocky hills and minor washouts with expansive views around every corner. Someone ran a grader…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Diamond Valley-Lone Pine-Cottonwood Loop

This is a fun, easy trail with fantastic views of the surrounding area. On the Diamond Valley side you will have views of cinder cones, a dormant volcano with crater, hundreds of square miles to…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Turkey Road to Lone Pine

When in St. George Utah this is a nice scenic loop that completes the Diamond Valley, Lone Pine-Cottonwood Loop train marked on the map. This ride is on maintained County, BLM and ranch dirt roads.…
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Total Miles
21.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Juniper Ridge

The easy trail heads up into the Juniper trees and follows the ridgeline for most of it. There are expansive views of the valley below, and if one pays attention, there are a few camping…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Southside Tobin Bench

This easy little dropdown runs from the top at Tobin Bench down to the main easy trail to get up to the Enterprise Reservoirs. The views are pretty impressive since you are up on top…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Twin Springs Ridge

Don't blink if you are on the highway; you'll miss the sneaky entrance to this little gem. It starts with an easy hill climb and continues with a few more before leveling out on the…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Bull Valley Mountain ATV Trail Entrance Loop

The northern section of this loop is the access for ATVs 50" or less and dirtbikes to enter. It's narrow with tight turns and very off-camber sections, but quite pretty to run and a very…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Northside Tobin Bench

This leg around the northern side of Tobin bench couldn't be more different than the trail on the southside. It is a little deserty and canyon-like versus more ridgeline and scenic. It has a few…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Calf Spring

This easy two-lane washboard and somewhat rutted trail heads into the hills and passes the Calf Springs Creek and Holt Reservoir. There are several camping spots and even a few near the water if that's…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

8-Mile Springs

This trail heads up a canyon where a short hike would lead to 8-mile springs. There is plenty of dispersed camping spots and fire rings. Choose whether you prefer a view or some lovely shade…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Cottonwood East

The first part of this trail is relatively easy, but it does narrow on the second half as you climb up the canyon. At the end you stop right next to a large pipe that…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Goldstrike

This is a fun day trip that will take you above 6,000 feet in elevation with some superb panoramic views of the area. Along the way you will see Square Top Mountain where a B-52…
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Total Miles
44.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lava Rock Lookout

This short out and back features a few dispersed camping spots that may not be allowed except in the little corner of BLM land. It appears to be private property, but no gate blocks access.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Old New Castle Road

This trail has scenic views and a couple of lookout points. It takes you to the edge of Newcastle Reservoir. It is two lanes wide most of the way and is fairly well maintained. There…
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Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Westside "E" Mountain

This fun side of the mountain has spectacular views of the town of Enterprise below. There are some nice camping spots at both ends of the trail with established fire rings. A short offshoot takes…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su

Lower Sand Cove Dam

This short trail gradually climbs above the town of Gunlock through a series of switchbacks until you reach a plateau with sweeping views in all directions. Beautiful rock formations come into view as you proceed…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

Cow Creek

This trail begins super easy, and most of it would be rated a two as it twists and turns through valleys and meadows. Springtime wildflowers were blooming. Interesting rock formations line both sides of the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Northside E Mountain

This fun trail starts at the edge of town near a few farms and then heads across the north side of E mountain. There are a few dispersed camping spots. Just be sure the one…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Cedar Bench Trail

This dirt trail starts off as a well-defined route but slowly turns into a meager two-track that ultimately fades away at a dead-end. Water erosion has rutted some spots. There are several sections with large,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cottonwood Creek

This easy scenic dirt road takes you around the Pine Valley Mountains and through the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness. There are a couple of hiking trailheads along this route as well as Yankee Doodle Canyon. Scattered…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old Modena Road

This easy trail climbs out of the town of Enterprise through rolling grassy hills and eventually transitions into a half-burned Juniper forest. The views from the trail are incredible. To gain access, one must enter…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Cottonwood Road

What begins as a paved road soon turns into an easy, maintained dirt road, wide enough for vehicles to pass. There are several (hike, bike, horse) trailheads along this route. Beautiful desert scenery in every…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Silver Reef - Leeds Canyon

This is a fun outing for the family, especially in the heat of the summer, as you can climb up to the Oak Grove Campground and have a cool picnic or take some time to…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Hills To Old Modena Cutover

This trail connects the North Hills track to the Old Modena Cutover Trail. This route makes for an excellent adventure loop. It begins in long rolling grassy hills and then drops into a valley with…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp