Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Santaquin, Utah

Mona Pole Road

Very fun and not too technical trail. This trail runs between the Nebo Scenic loop and comes out just east of Mona, UT. Mona has a gas station if needed. The trail can be driven…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Twin Knolls/Big Swing

This is a VERY short out and back with fantastic views and an amazing swing at the trail end. Right as soon as you turn off the paved road the trail will fork. The left…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Elberta Slant Road

An easy dirt road that makes its way to/from the Tintic Mountains, following what used to be the Tintic Range Railroad. There are dozens of other trails and off-shoots from this main road, as well…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Elberta Slant Road/Tintic Railroad Tunnel

The Tintic Railroad Tunnel or Elberta Slant Road is a little known, off-road trail in Northern Utah's Tintic Mountains. It is a short trail ride that can be done in most stock vehicles with high-clearance.…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

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

Homansville Pass Road

This beautiful mountain road takes you up and over Homansville Pass and by Pinyon Canyon. Nothing of difficulty to note as this road seems maintained. However, the road may be impassable in winter conditions. A…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

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

Log Canyon

This is a great easy trail. Start down a long dirt road. In the high desert. Works its way up into the beautiful canyon and is surrounded by Aspen and Big Pine Trees. If you…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Chicken Creek

This trail starts out in a little town called Levan. The trail follows a gravel road along Chicken Creek. Along the trail, there are great views with cool mountain ledges, and big Aspen and Pine…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dugway Geode Beds

Great family outing to see a historic trail. Stop at the rebuilt relay station used by the Pony Express riders. Keep an eye open for the wild horse herd; they might be shy but can…
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Total Miles
61.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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

Salamander Flat Dispersed Camping

Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bit Of Both

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 and may…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 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

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

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

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

American Fork Snake Creek

This trail is a low risk, high pay out trail with lots of jaw dropping views. The trail could honestly be done in a 2WD sedan if you don't explore any of the side trails.…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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

Snow Hollow Loop

Smooth, well-maintained road spring through fall with gentle grades. The road will be drifted and be mostly impassable in the winter. Depending on which way you travel the loop, the route will begin or end…
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Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Millers Flat Road

Millers Flat Road is part of the Arapeen OHV trail system in central Utah. The trail is well maintained with just enough technical driving to keep it exciting. The road drops down from the ridge…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Skyline Drive North

Towering above the valley floor, this section of the Skyline Drive trail is around 10,000' in elevation and offers some incredible views for miles around. Gates are closed for the winter/early spring months. Still expect…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs

This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.
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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Year-round