Smithsonian Butte is a National Backcountry Byway that offers incredible scenic views in all directions. This byway will not disappoint when starting from the north. It consists of a steep rocky and rutted climb; it… Learn more about Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway 2
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Around Little Creek Mountain
This trail connects Antelope Trail to Apple Valley, taking you around Little Creek Mountain. Great views of the desert landscape and plateaus around you. There are several short, steep washes to navigate down/up along this… Learn more about Around Little Creek Mountain
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little Creek Mesa
Little Creek Mesa is a hidden gem for anyone looking for fantastic views, widely varying terrain, history or something for the entire family. There are large areas of flat, slick rock that people use for… Learn more about Little Creek Mesa
Total Miles
26.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Yellowman/Gooseberry Mesa
Yellowman is a unique pictograph that when coupled with the nearby petroglyphs would allow you to come up with some great stories. This track goes through private land and there is a gate that should… Learn more about Yellowman/Gooseberry Mesa
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Gooseberry Mesa
Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa… Learn more about Gooseberry Mesa
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Grafton Mesa
This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles,… Learn more about Grafton Mesa
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Short Creek Water Glyph Trail
Short Creek Water Glyph Trail is a 1.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located in Washington County, Utah. This is a destination trail that leads to a short hike (.4 miles one way) along… Learn more about Short Creek Water Glyph Trail
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wire Mesa
The Wire Mesa trailhead is actually a mountain bike destination, but the driveable trail continues on past the parking lot. Up there it's BLM land, so there are many primitive camp spots, most with fire… Learn more about Wire Mesa
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway 1
Smithsonian Butte is a National Backcountry Byway that offers incredible scenic views in all directions. This byway will not disappoint when starting from the north. It consists of a steep rocky and rutted climb; it… Learn more about Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway 1
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cannan Gap Cookie Cutter Petroglyph Trail
Cannan Gap Cookie Cutter Petroglyph Trail is a 2.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Washington County, Utah. This is a destination trail that leads to a short hike (less than .1 miles)… Learn more about Cannan Gap Cookie Cutter Petroglyph Trail
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rocky Top Little Creek Mesa
From the Little Creek Mesa Trail, this 4.5-mile track loops around to the rocky outcropping on top of the Mesa. It's great fun for dirt bikes, quads, 4x4s, and SXSs. The views of the valley… Learn more about Rocky Top Little Creek Mesa
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gooseberry Mesa Spur
Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road you'll find the White Trailhead.… Learn more about Gooseberry Mesa Spur
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Grafton Road
This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on… Learn more about Grafton Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cliffside Trail to Little Creek Mesa
We found a way to get on top of Little Creek Mesa without having to go clear around the mountain, but this trail is not for the faint of heart. It's narrow and steep, as… Learn more about Cliffside Trail to Little Creek Mesa
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
White Trail
The white trail is the only BLM-approved off-road motor vehicle trail within the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail system. The White Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 that starts at… Learn more about White Trail
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100
Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100 is a 16.3-mile (one-way) out-and-back trail across the mesa to Lost Spring Mountain at 5,700 feet. This is a 3 of 10 rated dirt and rock trail that consists of… Learn more about Lost Spring Mesa BLM 2100
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dalton Wash Road
Dalton Wash Road is a 9-mile out-and-back dirt road that passes through Dalton Wash--a mix of red rock "canyon", dry desert slopes, juniper woodlands, and arid shrubland. Note: the best time of day to visit… Learn more about Dalton Wash Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Antelope/Honeymoon Trail (North)
This trail is really a well maintained gravel road that provides a shortcut between the ranches to the south to Hurricane City. It does connect to Highway 59 in the north however, this route does… Learn more about Antelope/Honeymoon Trail (North)
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Hurricane Cliffs Trail
This trail takes you along the Hurricane cliffs and offers sweeping views of the desert landscape around you. Great views of the plateaus and Little Creek Mountain. Respect any and all gates - you are… Learn more about Hurricane Cliffs Trail
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gould's Rim Wanderings
Gould's Rim on the east side of Hurricane is a mesa from which you can access Smith Mesa, Little Creek Mesa, Flying Monkey, and Rattlesnake Gulch to Toquerville Falls. You can go to Virgin or… Learn more about Gould's Rim Wanderings
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
County Hwy 5/Grand Canyon Toroweap Overlook
This trail is class 2 sand, dirt, and gravel trail traveling south from Colorado City, AZ to Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook. A two-dollar permit is required to enter the last six miles of the trail.… Learn more about County Hwy 5/Grand Canyon Toroweap Overlook
Total Miles
54.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sheep Bridge Road
This easy dirt road takes you across the valley and straight through the heart of mountain bike mecca. There is an endless network of trails in this area and is nearly all public BLM land.… Learn more about Sheep Bridge Road
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Mesa Top Cut-Across
This roughly 5-mile trail takes you from Goulds Rim Trail or Honeymoon Trail across the top of the mesa to Virgin, Utah. From Virgin, you can access Smith Mesa or Rattlesnake Gulch to Toquerville Falls… Learn more about Mesa Top Cut-Across
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Smith Mesa To Rattlesnake Gulch
This 3-mile trail takes you along the side of Highway 9 between Smith Mesa and Rattlesnake Gulch or the Valley Gun Club without getting on the pavement. It follows the powerline in some areas, and… Learn more about Smith Mesa To Rattlesnake Gulch
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cottonwood Point
This beautiful trail winds through the trees, and offers wonderful views of the red rock faces of Cottonwood Point above. There are many options throughout this BLM area, ranging from fairly packed dirt to deep… Learn more about Cottonwood Point
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Mollie's Nipple
This track takes you to the base of the famed Mollie's Nipple on the south end. Mollie's Nipple is a landmark that is visible from all over the valley, and this route takes you around… Learn more about Mollie's Nipple
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Virgin Overlook
Dry Creek Trail starts near the top of Hurricane Mesa near Virgin, Utah. The location has a very interesting history, as it is where the ejection seat test site of the 1960s is located. That… Learn more about Virgin Overlook
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Yucca Way
If you're looking for another route, or perhaps the road less traveled, on top of Gould's Rim, this track is just over 2.5 miles, and it loops around on the west side of the Honeymoon… Learn more about Yucca Way
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Antelope-Honeymoon Trail Central
Antelope-Honeymoon Trail Central covers the segment of the Antelope Trail connecting the Antelope-Honeymoon Trail (North) and (East). This is a fairly well-maintained two-lane road. The three sections combined extend from the Navajo Trail on the… Learn more about Antelope-Honeymoon Trail Central
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Yucca Way Spur
This little spur takes you close to the edge of the rim up on Gould's Rim in an area south of Mollie's Nipple where there is a canyon overlook. The views of Smith's Mesa to… Learn more about Yucca Way Spur