All sizes. No width limits. ATV’s, MC’s, UTV’s, 4x4s on most trails.

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Sometimes, you just need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. To trade in the constant notifications and to-do lists for the raw thrill of the open road (or, in this case, the open trail). And what better way to do that than with an offroad adventure?

The Call of the Wild

There’s something undeniably liberating about being out in the wild, with nothing but the sound of your engine and the wind in your hair. You’re in control, navigating your own path through challenging terrain. It’s a test of your skills and a chance to connect with nature in a way that you just can’t do from behind the wheel of a car.

Benefits of Going Offroad

But the benefits of offroad riding go beyond the immediate thrill. It’s also a great way to:

• Challenge yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn and conquer on the trails.
• Bond with friends. Offroad riding is a great way to spend time with like-minded people and create lasting memories.
• Explore new places. There are endless miles of trails to be discovered, each offering its own unique challenges and scenery.

So what are you waiting for?

If you’re looking for an adventure that will get your heart racing and leave you feeling exhilarated, then offroad riding is for you. Just remember to do your research, choose a trail that’s appropriate for your skill level, and always ride responsibly.

And who knows, you might just discover a new passion that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Tips for Planning Your Offroad Adventure

• Choose the right vehicle. Not all vehicles are created equal when it comes to offroading. Do your research and choose a vehicle that’s up to the challenge.
• Get the proper gear. You’ll need a helmet, goggles, gloves, and sturdy boots. Depending on the terrain, you may also want to consider investing in armor and skid plates.
• Know your limits. Don’t try to be a hero. Start with easy trails and work your way up as you gain experience.
• Respect the environment. Leave no trace and be mindful of other riders and wildlife.
• Have fun! Offroad riding is meant to be enjoyed. So relax, let loose, and enjoy the ride.

With a little planning and preparation, you can have an offroad adventure that you’ll never forget. So get out there and start exploring!

I hope this post has inspired you to get out and experience the joys of offroad riding. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Happy trails!

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Whiskey Wash is located in the one of the most remote, least visited areas of Utah. If you are looking for a unique, out of the way rides, this is a ride for you. The scenery is incredible and you will have it to yourself almost certainly. This is an easy ride, the trail is smooth almost the entire route. It is an easy ride from Ferron, or you can trailer out and park and unload at the trail head. This is a great place to explore with lots of interesting rock formations and fossils.

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Daniels Summit OHV Loop is 45 miles of riding in the Uinta National Forest. Our ride took approximately 6 hours at 8 mph. This is a full-day ride that will take you west of Daniels Summit Lodge toward Wallsburg. The trail winds itself through quaking aspen, conifers and scrub oak in a loop. The trailhead is about 20 minutes outside Heber City off the main highway starting from the Daniels Summit Lodge. Rocky at points but great views.

Nearby Heber is a good place to stock up on fuel and supplies before heading up the canyon. Daniels Summit serves as a perfect base camp for your adventure offering lodging, dining, a general store and rentals

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The terrain is mostly comprised of maintained dirt roads, except for a brief stretch that takes you on the Boulder Swale OHV Trail (the OHV trail is limited to 50″ vehicles so don’t plan on bringing a full size 4×4 on this portion of the loop).

This loop takes you by an astounding amount of mountain lakes and features some spectacular views of the forest and some iconic lookout points including Hell’s Backbone.

Starting the trail from the town of Escalante is the easiest way to begin and stage your vehicles provided they are street legal.

You can also find just about every amenity you need in town including gas, lodging, and food. If you are looking for camping there is also plenty of campsites along the trail including the Posey Lake Campground and the Blue Spruce Campground.

Much of this trail rides through Dixie National Forest. Make sure you’re familiar with the Forest’s rules and regulations about recreation in the area. For more info visit: usda.gov/dixie.

There are many intersections in this loop so make sure to pay attention to trail signage and check your GPS so that you keep going the correct way.

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The majority of this trail is fast gravel road and pavement making the trip to the dunes relatively quick and easy.
Once you get to the dunes you will likely find your own way. The dunes shift constantly so just take your time and work your way through the dunes taking a path your machine is capable of tackling.

When you get to the Power Plant the trail goes between some of their facilities and it may feel like you are on their property but you are not. The road just goes between and then past their facilities.

There is a gate near the point where you cross the railroad crossing. You are good to go through it, just make sure it is closed after passing through. The north side of the gate is cattle range and if the gate is left open the cattle will get hit by the trail.

When you get to the South West corner of the Dunes the trail turns to almost solid sand and the trail may appear impassable. Just work your way around steep or soft sections and generally work your way through.

The track will take you to Sand Mountain and past it to the exit on the East side of the dunes at Hwy 6.

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This is a fast desert trail. It takes about 4 hours to cover. It is 83 miles. It is kind of fun to be able to zip down a desert trail at 30 miles per hour.

Across the bottom of the loop there are a couple of landmarks that are worth a stop. The first is the Great Stone Face. It is just as it sounds, a lone volcanic tower shaped like an angular face. As you work further east and south you will skirt the Clear Lake Waterfowl Management Area. In normal years this has a series of small shallow lakes flanked by wetlands that attract a wide variety of migratory birds (nothing like seeing a sandhill crane take off in flight alongside you as you are rolling down the dirt road.

The back half of the loop is why the Trail is named: the Pahvant Butte. It is the remains of a 16,000 year old volcano that erupted when it was underwater beneath Lake Bonneville. Over the period of only a few weeks, it is believed to form the cone of the volcano that erupted all those millenia ago. The lower part of the cone has fallen in as the shoreline of the ancient lake Bonneville eroded the rock.

Be sure to also stop at the lace curtain. A dripping molten wall of solid rock creating the look of tattered lace curtains. From there it is northbound back to Delta City. What really makes this trail worthy of a day is the solitude. Notice that on the day we mapped this route we did not see one solitary person, other than in our group..

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The Loop requires Street Legal machine to make the trip. For this adventure head north and west out of Delta and follow the signs to the Topaz Internment Camp. These roads are paved most of the way to the camp. It is worth the time to stop there and ponder the fact that we made prisoners out of American citizens during the war. From there head north on dirt roads towards Baker Hot Springs. When you cross pavement, turn right and then again to the left when you see a stop sign. When you see the vault toilet, you are at Baker. Baker hot springs is open year round and it is one of the few places where you will find people congregating in the west desert (outside of a city). Sometimes it is busy, sometimes you are all alone. There is a vault toilet at the springs. Heading north from the springs towards the volcano cone, the roads change from maintained and wide enough for two vehicles to narrow dual track paths that make their way around the volcano. If you want to get the best picture of the cone, you will have to plan on a short hike, but you can drive pretty close.

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Trout Creek to Currant Creek(or if you prefer: Strawberry Reservoir to Currant Creek Reservoir) 

Access: Take I-80 north to its intersection with US 40 at Silver Creek Junction. Go south on US 40 through Heber and on south up Daniel’s Canyon. At Daniel’s summit the road turns to the easterly direction. It is six miles from Daniel’s Summit Lodge on the right side of US 40 to the Strawberry Reservoir turnoff to Strawberry Bay. Don’t turn there. Go an additional three and one half miles to the east where you will find a small sign on the road that reads “Trout Creek” Turn left onto an improved dirt road (FR 084). A USFS kiosk with a sign is just one tenth of a mile to the north. That is the trailhead. The road (FR 084) may be a bit difficult to see because you will be passing a hill on the left of US 40. If you slow down you are likely to see it. 

Trailhead: The trailhead offers no rest rooms. If you like to fish and ride you could certainly take advantage of that opportunity just across the Street at Strawberry Reservoir. There are rest rooms available at several of the turnoffs on the lake side of US 40. There are many dispersed camping areas along this road. The road itself is in pretty good shape, for an ATV permitted route. This area has been used for many years for deer and elk hunters. There are many places you could pull over and unload your machines, even as far up as a mile or so after you enter the mouth of the canyon. 

GPS coordinates at the trail head are: N40 13.897 W111 07.255 

Trail: The trail climbs up Trout Creek canyon to Trout Creek ridge in just 4.5 miles with a gain in elevation from 7717 to 9422 feet. There were a couple spots on the northern sides of the hills where snow had covered the trail in the late September storm that we enjoyed in 2002. The snow had been packed but not yet melted in the brisk fall days. There are several trails that intersect with this route that go off to the east. We elected not to take any of them on this trip, but had we done so we would have increased our distance and riding time accordingly. There is probably an additional 20 miles of trail out there once you take them in and back out on the same route. You can essentially follow FR 084 on north to Currant Creek reservoir. There are a few places where it may be confusing. At the top of Race Track Creek canyon the beaten path seems to head north but the markers are to the east down what looks like a less traveled route. In fact, the less traveled route is the correct route. Race Track Creek offers a few rocks in the road, but is still a very pleasant route. Another intersection is found at N40 19.608 W111 04.923, again going to the northeast will take you to the lake. If you hold to the north you will find a delightful route (FR 192) that winds through the trees and forest. It is marked on the USFS Interagency Travel Map as an ATV route, but that limitation has not been observed by the hunters with their 4×4 trucks. There was one place where the ruts from the trucks would have swallowed an ATV, but for a narrow route to the left. That trail goes on over to an intersection with the Chicken Creek trail. When we got to Currant Creek Reservoir we stopped and fished for a few minutes and having no luck we decided to head back and find a fun trail. There are other trails in this area that will also be enjoyable. 

Cautions: As always, on trails that accommodate both ATVs and SUVs take special caution at blind corners and never ride two abreast. If out riding during the elk or deer hunt it is recommended that you wear hunter orange, not only to be in style with everyone else, but to permit you to be clearly distinguished from the game animals. 

Difficulty: Beginner trail. Very few rough spots and puddles. Only one place where you cross a streamlet. Not steep. Very beautiful. 

Ride Time 3.5 Hours 

Low Elevation 7717 feet at Trailhead near US 40 

High Elevation 9609 feet at N 40 18.143 

W111 06.210 at the head of Layout Canyon Trail Length 32.7 Miles 

Travel Time 3:38 Minutes 

Average Speed 9 MPH 

GPS Coordinates at Trailhead: N40 13.897 W111 07.255 

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