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Wind down vibrant canyons through the Nine Mile Canyon Back Country Byway. Contrary to its name, this 85-mile road is a long and scenic trip through the rich tapestry of history from the Native Americans who came before us. From...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 1.1 miles in length. Difficulty: More Difficult. : The name of the trail speaks to what you will find here: bowls and ledges. Use caution. Although this trail is rated More Difficult, more...

Ascend from thick desert plains on the Bull Creek Pass Back Country Byway. This 68-mile dirt road ventures through the remains of Eagle City, a mining town born from Utah's gold rush. Travel through the same entrenched badlands, colorful canyons...

The Burr trail Scenic Backway is paved for 30 miles it winds through a deep slickrock canyon and rolling desert forest providing access to the eastern portion of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. To learn more, visit The Burr Trail -...

The Hastings Cutoff route was used from 1846 to 1850 by pioneers and gold rushers attempting to save 300 miles off the normal route to California via Idaho. This route was first pioneered by the Fremont expedition in 1845 and...

The trail begins at the Lions Park Trail Hub which provides ample parking on both sides of Utah State Route 128,Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway The Trail Hub provides restroom facilities, an electric vehicle charging station and shaded community pavilions...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletack trail. 0.08 miles in length. Difficulty: Easiest. The Connector Trail is used as a bail-out route from the North Rim Trail. Conversely it offers quick access to the North Rim Trail from the White...

Flanked on the east by the Great Salt Lake Desert and on the west by the Deep Creek Valley, this 32-mile long, 3 to 15 mile wide range is located in west central Utah, adjacent to the Utah-Nevada state line...

The Devil’s Garden is located in Garfield County, Utah, USA, and is part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The protected area has sandstone formations such as hoodoos and natural arches. A portion of Devil's Garden offers outstanding opportunities for...

Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail is located on Gooseberry Mesa in southern Utah's red rock country. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, views from the mesa rims are spectacular. Rising to the north are the massive sandstone sentinels of Zion...

Whether you're a hiker, camper, or just like to drive through the mountains, you'll find your niche in the beauty of the Henrys. You can drive the Bull Creek Pass backcountry Byway and see rock layers tilt dramatically in the...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 1.9 miles in length. Difficulty: Most Difficult. Hidden Canyon is aptly named. The trail is a mix of dirt and slick rock that winds though and around a maze of sandstone hills. In...

Surrounded by the slick, red walls of southern Utah's desert, this beautiful picnic area along the Bicentennial Scenic Byway makes the perfect stop. The area offers a wonderful view of the Henry Mountains, and ancient pictographs and petroglyphs dot canyon...

At the Hole in the Rock Highway 12 wayside stop you can admire the Straight Cliffs as they extend for 50 miles to the cliffs of the Colorado River.

The Jewell Tibbets Arch Trail offers spectacular views across Hell Roaring Canyon to a large natural arch. Close to several BLM campgrounds, and to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. From the parking lot, the trail passes...

The Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway received official designation in 1990. The route resides in the extreme southwestern corner of Utah within the Mojave Desert and offers an alternative north-south route to Old Highway 91. The Backway traverses...

This trail leads from the parking lot at the top of Bull Creek Pass north to the summit of Mount Ellen (11,480 feet), which is located inside the Mount Ellen/Blue Hills WSA. Views from the top are outstanding in all...

The Mule Canyon Interpretive Site is a complex of ancestral Puebloan structures located on Cedar Mesa in southeastern Utah. Well-preserved Pueblo structures found at this site are over 700 years old. The complex includes above-ground and underground dwellings, including a...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 2.1 miles in length. Difficulty: More Difficult. A classic single track with a mix of dirt, rock, trees, and exposure. Like the Windmill Trail, the rim offers great views.

Take a trip through Utah’s wild west while cruising through this unique road. The Pony Express Trail Back Country Byway is a 133-mile gravel road spanning the mail route that once dominated the nation. Now, you can explore the land...

The Pony Express National Historic Trail was a cross-country route used by young men on horses or mules to carry the nation's priority mail from Missouri to California from 1860 to 1861. The horse-and-rider mail system was the United States'...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 1.3 miles in length. Difficulty: More Difficult. The Practice Trail starts and ends on the White Trail and makes a nice 2.35 mile loop ride from the White Trailhead for beginning slick rock...

Circle around Silver Island Mountain with the Silver Island Mountain Byway. This 54-mile loop tunnels into Utah's Great Basin, giving room to explore the entrenched canyons and layered mountains. Miles of snow-white salt and mud blanket the byway’s surroundings in...

Overview The campground is situated on the eastern edge of Utah's West Desert near the historic Simpson Springs station on the Pony Express National Historic Trail. Simpson Springs was the site of a significant Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in...

Take a trip back in time with the nine-mile Smithsonian Butte Byway. Being one of the first designated back country byways, the Smithsonian Butte remains a staple on picturesque views of Southern Utah. This short but stunning dirt road rolls...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 5.9 miles in length. Difficulty: Extreme. The South Rim Trail is demanding. From steep drop-offs, difficult climbs, sharp turns, and narrow ledges, this trail offers a lot of challenges for the experienced rider...

The Transcontinental Railroad National Back Country Byway, also known as the Central Pacific Railroad Grade, is administered by the Bureau of Land Management for public use and enjoyment. Due to its unique history and scenic beauty, the Transcontinental Railroad Grade...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, OHVers. Two-track/Singletrack. 3.09 miles in length. Difficulty: Easiest. This trail is an old 4x4 road that bisects the Gooseberry Mesa. It’s has a few sandy patches, but nothing particularly deep.Like the entire mesa, the White...

recommended Trail Users: Mountain Bikers. Single track. 7.4 miles (looped) in length. Difficulty: Beginner/ Intermediate. The trail is a mix of dirt and slick rock that winds though and around a maze of sandstone hills and through juniper and pinion...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.54 miles in length. Difficulty: Most Difficult. Although this trail is entirely on SITLA (School Institutional Trust Lands), it is listed here in order to describe all the Gooseberry Mesa trails in their...