Dirt Bike Trails Near South Salt Lake, Utah

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Bountiful Peak ATV Trails

The Bountiful Peak area is the start of a large system of trails that can take you all the way to Farmington. The Bountiful portion ends at a gorgeous view of Grandview Peak, but you…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ward Canyon Road

This is a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel road which takes you to the Old Ward Canyon camping and target practice site. The route starts at the Skyline Drive trailhead below the bountiful "B" on…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Old Ward Canyon Road

This is a beautiful, narrow, rocky road with large loose rocks. It travels through the trees and scrub oak and takes you to an incredible view overlooking north Salt Lake and Bountiful. There is a…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Mineral Fork

Mineral Fork gets the designation as the only off-road route open in the Cottonwoods above Salt Lake County. This trail is popular with dirt bikes, ATVs and hikers. Be sure to respect anyone that is…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Holbrook FS 1629

This is an out-and-back easy trail. It goes over to a small turnaround viewpoint. For larger vehicles, you will need to park here and walk the next 100 feet to the second viewpoint. ATVs and…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sessions Mountain Road

This is a beautiful drive through the pine and aspen trees, with a few areas that have some dry camping spots. The road is mostly gravel with areas of rough rock. There are a few…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Skyline Drive

This is an easy dirt road with some steep drop offs on the west side of the trail. The gates to this trail close November through March, as high elevation snow makes it impassable. Springtime…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Druby Canyon Trail

The trail leaves from the campground and winds up the side of the mountain through trees and small streams then along the ridge line for a few miles to a dead end. Part of the…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Arthur's Fork

This is a 4x4 trail that breaks off from Farmington Canyon Loop. It starts off rocky and rutted from snow melt. There are several off-camber sections and large mud pits which would make this difficult…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Butterfield Canyon

Closed from October to June. This is a great drive that takes you up and over the Oquirrh Mountains between Herriman and Tooele, Utah. This is a perfect place for an evening with great views.…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gold Hill

Due to its narrowness and winding turns through the trees, this trail was recently fenced off and gated for 50" and smaller vehicles. The north end begins with a steep scramble up a crumbly rock…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Farmington Canyon

Farmington Canyon is the start of a large set of trails and roads that you can ride all the way to Bountiful. It is a beautiful place to explore. Most of the trails in this…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Farmington Canyon Road (FS 007)

This route allows you to drive between Farmington Canyon and Bountiful Canyon. After hitting the gravel and gaining some elevation, there are beautiful views of the canyon. Along the route, you will also pass several…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Francis Peak Road (FS 009)

Francis Peak Road continues up from the intersection of Farmington Canyon Road and Skyline Drive. The route is very scenic, as you will have views from both sides of the mountain. Along the route, you…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mary Ellen Gulch

Scenic in-and-out trail with mild technical driving. This beautiful country includes rich vegetation and the trail follows a rocky stream that flows year-round. Watch for huckleberries and wild raspberries along the trail early in the…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Silver Lake Road

This 9-mile out-and-back dirt road from Tibble Fork Reservoir to Silver Lake is beautiful and boasts mountain views. Make sure to bring your paddleboards and/or kayaks to use at either lake. The road is well…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Jeremy Ranch Road

Best for those looking for a scenic route near Park City, this road provides a "back way" into the Jeremy Ranch area as well as backcountry access to Mormon Flats State Park and the Mormon…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Miller Hill

This is a fun and somewhat technical out-and-back trail. It's a nice scenic trail through the pines and aspens with a few camping spots along the trail. Depending on when you go, there are a…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Holmes Creek Road (FR 260)

Holmes Creek Road starts at the end of Francis Peak Road as a very narrow, very rocky shelf road. There are not many areas to pull off for other vehicles, so proceed cautiously. As with…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Holman (2039)

From the Tibble Fork parking area, this single-track trail is a more difficult entrance into the American Fork system. It's not ridden as often as the others in the canyon. From the American Fork Snake…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Mill Canyon (2040)

Mill Canyon starts near Tibble Fork Reservoir, where it crosses a wooden bridge and runs through a stream. It climbs approximately 1,800 feet up to Ridge Trail. The lower section has several stream crossings which…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Smith Lakes

Choose your method of travel: foot, ATV, horse, truck or other. All are fun and acceptable (within reason). ATVs and motorcycles are king on this trail. You can rip down the trails at a good…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Tibble Fork (2041)

From Mill Canyon, this trail runs west and then southeast, climbing about 1,400 feet where it intersects with Ridge Trail. The lower portion running west takes you on a ledge trail through the woods above…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Forest Lake Trail

Forest Lake Trail is in the beautiful American Fork Canyon, Utah. This trail runs Southeast on the way up and is not a loop trail. It is recommended to have a higher clearance vehicle but…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Kennecott Copper Mine Overlook

This trail is a quick 5-mile total out-and-back. It is well-maintained dirt leading to a large parking area that overlooks the main pit of the mine. One can also see the Salt Lake Valley to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Timpooneke to Chris' Flat (2151)

This single-track trail connects the Timpanooke parking lot to Timpooneke Forest Road. From the parking lot riding west, the trail climbs to the next intersection with Bear Canyon Spur and features several big rock sections.…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Timpooneke Road

This is a high-altitude Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest road starting at the back of the Timpooneke Campground and wrapping around the face of the Timpanogos Wilderness Area. It is approximately 19 miles round trip and a…
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Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mud Springs (2173)

The Mud Springs single-track trail starts at Mill Canyon, intersects Tibble Fork, and terminates at Ridge Trail. Between Mill Canyon and Ridge Trail, it's mostly uphill and climbs ~1,300 feet. The Mill Canyon end has…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Old Trench Road (2181)

Old Trench Road connects Ridge Trail to Holman Trail. It essentially is a higher elevation bypass to part of Holman and runs west to east. The single-track trail is mostly smooth as it runs across…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa