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
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
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 2
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
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
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
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
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
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
Elephant Gap - Poverty Gulch Overlook
This is a sandy but somewhat easy trail that has great for views of the surrounding area. You will see mountains, rocky valleys and large areas of sand based flats. There are also interesting small… Learn more about Elephant Gap - Poverty Gulch Overlook
Total Miles
30.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead
This out-and-back route is a minimally-maintained road through a private development that ends up on BLM at the hiking trailhead for Observation Point. The road has ruts, but normally when it is dry, any AWD… Learn more about Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
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
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
Mineral Gulch Loop
This trail has gorgeous overlooks down to the east fork of the Virgin river, views of West Temple Mesa, and the skyline of Zion National Park. There are a couple of spots that are notoriously… Learn more about Mineral Gulch Loop
Total Miles
24.2
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sunset Point
This is an out-and-back spur off the Observation Point Trailhead. It's a bit rocky but leads to a beautiful view of Zion National Park, as well as Strawberry Ridge to the north. There are wonderful… Learn more about Sunset Point
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Englestead Trailhead
This is a loop trail off the wider main trail. It has some tight spots that create some pinstriping on your vehicle if you are in something larger than a UTV. It is mainly dirt,… Learn more about Englestead Trailhead
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Fork Country Road
North Fork Country Road is a 26.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Kane County, Utah. This trail is a county-maintained dirt track that runs north/south and connects Highway 9 (Zion National Park… Learn more about North Fork Country Road
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Poverty Gulch Overlook
This is a great way to start your Poverty Gulch adventure. This track stays above Poverty Gulch and rides a ridgeline looking down into Poverty Gulch. This is a relatively easy track; however, it is… Learn more about Poverty Gulch Overlook
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
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
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
Zion Overlook
Zion Overlook is a short but challenging trail that consists of red sand and clay. It is rutted out pretty good at the entry and along most of the trail. Caution: the trail becomes steep… Learn more about Zion Overlook
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Poverty Gulch Slick Rock/Petroglyphs
This section of the trail continues the decent into the canyon and to the East fork of the Virgin River. The trail ends with a couple of options. You can proceed straight down to the… Learn more about Poverty Gulch Slick Rock/Petroglyphs
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Poverty Gulch Decent
The trail is a portion of the Poverty Gulch trail that includes the descent on a slightly narrower, steeper, and much more windy section of the trail. For those who do not like heights, this… Learn more about Poverty Gulch Decent
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Poverty Gulch Jump Start
Poverty Gulch is a fun ride with a variety of obstacles. For this reason, the trail has been separated into shorter segments to highlight the different areas. This trail is adjacent to the beautiful Zion… Learn more about Poverty Gulch Jump Start
Total Miles
3.4
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
Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20
Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20 is an 8.6 miles section of the Barracks Trail which goes from the vicinity of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park to Mt. Carmel Junction (Hwy 89). The Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20… Learn more about Upper Barracks Trail-BLM20
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
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