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The Silver Island Mountains road is located in Northwestern Utah, near the Utah/Nevada boarder. It is a 54 mile loop, from the Bonneville Salt Flats access road, around the Silver Island Mountains. It can be accessed via I-80, at the Bonneville Salt Flats off ramp (exit #4), which is 3.8 miles east of Wendover, Utah. From this exit, proceed north one mile. Here the road divides into a dirt road on the left and a blacktop road on the right. Follow the dirt road .9 miles and then turn east before reaching the old Wendover landfill site. When occasional thunder showers occur, flash floods are likely, washouts are eminent and travel can be hazardous. Be sure to bring plenty of extra water, sunscreen, and spare tires. All vehicles must stay on existing roads. Caution: Do not attempt to drive out onto the mud flats. Pony Express Trail The railroad grade represents an epic achievement in American history, linking east to. West in the new nation. Today, the landscape looks much the same as it did in 1869, bu the rails, the towns, and even the lonely rail sidings are gone. Now the visitor can only imagine the vision an effort of those who struggled to build the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Bull Creek Pass Back Country Byway is located in central Utah, sixty-five miles south of Interstate 70. The byway’s northern access is from Utah Highway 95, twenty-one miles south of Hanksville. The byway’s south entrance is on Utah State Highway 276, five miles south of its junction with Utah Highway 95. Nine Mile Canyon Nine Mile Canyon Back Country Byway is an exciting journey into the history of prehistoric cultures, early travelers, and the fast-disappearing Utah rural lifestyle. Magnificent canyon scenery, still home to an array of easily spotted wildlife also awaits your visit. From the south (Moab, Grand Junction, Price), the principal access route is eight miles east of Price, on Highway 6/191, turning north on 2200 East (Soldier Creek Road, at Walkers Food and Fuel Chevron Station). From the north (Vernal, Duchesne), access is via Highway 40/191, one mile west of Myton  After the paved 12 miles from Highway 6 (past the Soldier Creek Mine) and the paved 7.5 miles from the north (to the public land boundary), the Byway is a narrow dirt road, with several blind corners. When dry, the route can be dusty; during and after floods, several normally dry wash crossings in the Canyon can flash flood; there may be numerous mud puddles in the road during and after rain. In very wet conditions, the route is slippery and not recommended for travel. During winter, the road is sometimes snow-packed, but the main route is kept open for local traffic. In dry conditions, with careful driving, most passenger and small recreation vehicles can be driven through the Canyon. BLM is also a partner in managing some of our nation's most spectacular roads like All American Road Highway 12, the Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway, and the Trail of the Ancients. For additional information on other Back Country Byways, Utah Backways, and Scenic Byways visit Utah Scenic Byways or the National Scenic Byway Center.
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ng canyonlands unfold from the byway as it climbs 5,000 feet over the mountains. The road is single-lane with a dirt surface. It has many steep grades and rough sections. A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly advised for traveling the entire byway.