Utah County boasts an array of exciting ATV trails. This guide lists the best trails in the area, including their features, difficulty levels, and recommended visiting times. Let's dive in.

  1. Timpooneke Road
  2. Kyhv Peak
  3. American Fork Snake Creek
  4. Mary Ellen Gulch
  5. West Crest
  6. Dead End Overview
  7. Homansville Pass Road
  8. Twelve Mile Pass Road
  9. Elberta Slant Road
  10. Fivemile Pass
  11. Here Back To There
  12. Constrictor
  13. Wayne's Neighbor
  14. Bit Of Both
  15. Rocky Road Trail
  16. Rattlesnake Canyon
  17. Rattlesnake Trail Technical
  18. Sunshine Canyon Trail
  19. Pack Trail 1
  20. Pack Trail 2
  21. Juniper Lane
  22. Straight Shot
  23. Up The Hill
  24. Southside Loop
  25. Horseshoe Way
  26. Center Stage
  27. Sandy Slot
  28. Long Haul
  29. Sage Speedway
  30. The Front 9
  31. The Back 9

1. Timpooneke Road

  • Total Miles: 8.4
  • Elevation: 2627.28 ft
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 4 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Starting at Timpooneke Campground, this route goes through the Timpanogos Wilderness Area in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Covering about 19 miles round trip, it offers exhilarating views of Orem and Provo. As you delve deeper into the trail, serene meadows and lush pine forests unfold. Beware of unpredictable weather and keep an eye out for offshoot trails fit for bikers, hikers, and horses.

Difficulty: A predominantly rocky route requiring cautious navigation in certain sections.

2. Kyhv Peak

  • Total Miles: 25.1
  • Elevation: 2602.91 ft
  • Technical Rating: 4 (Moderate)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

Starting from Provo Canyon, the paved route extends to Hope Campground and then transitions into a smoother dirt path. As you proceed, the road becomes rockier and more challenging, rewarding travelers with breathtaking vistas. This path remains closed from October to June.

Difficulty: A progressively rugged trail that starts off easy but includes some daunting segments.

3. American Fork Snake Creek

  • Total Miles: 17.2
  • Elevation: 2726.54 ft
  • Duration: 1.5 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 1 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

A trail replete with awe-inspiring panoramas, it's suitable even for 2WD sedans. Stretching from Tibble Fork reservoir to Midway, it's a graded dirt route, making it accessible for most vehicles.

Difficulty: Predominantly graded dirt interspersed with washboards.

4. Mary Ellen Gulch

  • Total Miles: 3.8
  • Elevation: 3089.66 ft
  • Technical Rating: 4 (Moderate)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

Dive into a picturesque route filled with flora and a perennial rocky stream. During summer, huckleberries and wild raspberries line the trail, offering a treat for nature enthusiasts.

Difficulty: A mildly challenging route with off-camber sections and increased technicality toward the end.

5. West Crest

  • Total Miles: 6.5
  • Elevation: 2106.91 ft
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 6 (Moderate)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

Running along West Mountain's spine, this trail offers two challenging paths to choose from. Spectacular views accompany you throughout this exhilarating ride.

Difficulty: Steep, off-camber terrains with significant boulder challenges.

6. Dead End Overview

  • Total Miles: 4.7
  • Elevation: 1916.5 ft
  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Elevate your experience with 360-degree views on this trail. However, it culminates in an area inaccessible for larger vehicles. The picturesque views of Utah, Juab, and Goshen valleys make this journey worthwhile.

Difficulty: Features steep climbs and boulders with certain impassable points.

7. Homansville Pass Road

  • Total Miles: 5.8
  • Elevation: 1976.76 ft
  • Technical Rating: 1 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Summer, Spring, Fall

Wander through Homansville Pass and witness the remnants of mining activities scattered throughout the route. Several primitive camping spots enhance the trail's allure.

Difficulty: A scenic mountainous route with occasional glimpses of mining heritage.

8. Twelve Mile Pass Road

  • Total Miles: 8.2
  • Elevation: 1616.93 ft
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Connecting valleys, this lengthy route offers a straightforward journey, with some challenges arising from occasional water and mudholes.

Difficulty: A straightforward route, punctuated by occasional obstacles.

9. Elberta Slant Road

  • Total Miles: 4.1
  • Elevation: 1618.55 ft
  • Technical Rating: 2 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Summer, Spring, Fall

The trail goes through ranch lands with barbed-wire fences. Riders also have the option to go off-road for a short period of time.

Difficulty: Predominantly a flat route with opportunities for more challenging detours.

10. Fivemile Pass

  • Total Miles: 10.9
  • Elevation: 2408.44 ft
  • Technical Rating: 5 - Moderate
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

Fivemile Pass is a delightful region managed by the BLM. This place has two big parking areas with bathrooms and water taps.

It has many desert paths that remind us of the mining history of the area. Please tread cautiously around mine shafts. Given its popularity, always be on alert when adventuring here.

11. Here Back To There

  • Total Miles: 0.3
  • Elevation: 1983.09 ft
  • Technical Rating: 4 - Moderate
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer

This brief route bridges two distinct trails within the vicinity. Nearing the peak, there's a somewhat demanding segment to tackle. Some rock formations and ledges are impressively large, especially considering the water erosion groove off to one side. On bright days, the panoramic valley views from the summit are simply breathtaking.

12. Constrictor

  • Total Miles: 0.6
  • Elevation: 2034.66 ft
  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Technical Rating: 9 - Difficult
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

The Constrictor is a challenging path with big rocks, stairs, and steep drops. This trail continues after concluding the Rattlesnake trail, leading to the Eagle's Nest. To reach the top, you must find a way back using mining tracks or go back the same way you came. This is a challenging trail to complete due to its high technical demands.

13. Wayne's Neighbor

  • Total Miles: 0.8
  • Elevation: 1947.46 ft
  • Technical Rating: 2 - Easy
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer

This trail connects to many other paths and is near the famous Wayne's World, known for its difficult rock crawling challenges. A notable landmark is the eastern turn-off near the towering mine debris. The path's initial section appears to have been smoothed by a tractor, offering a straightforward journey.

14. Bit Of Both

  • Total Miles: 0.3
  • Elevation: 1893.98 ft
  • Technical Rating: 3 - Easy
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

This concise route serves as a bridge between two trail clusters. Wet conditions might present waterlogged or muddy sections. The path features water erosion-caused ruts, potentially tilting vehicles at certain stretches. Caution is advised when approaching the grated mine shaft situated midway on the western side atop a minor elevation.

15. Rocky Road Trail

  • Total Miles: 1.7
  • Elevation: 1894.16 ft
  • Technical Rating: 6 - Moderate
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer

While the Rocky Road Trail is predominantly gentle, it has a segment elevating its challenge rating. This segment combines rocky protrusions on a slant with inconsistent terrain beneath. For those reluctant to tackle the rock garden, a bypass offers a simpler route. Erosion marks are visible, but clear days are rewarded with seemingly endless vistas.

16. Rattlesnake Canyon

  • Total Miles: 1.8
  • Elevation: 1863.61 ft
  • Technical Rating: 4 - Moderate
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall, Spring

Winding up the canyon, this trail offers more technical nuances. It's adorned with off-camber stretches, ruts, rock clusters, and quick inclines. Leading to vintage mining pathways, there's even a grated mine shaft – exercise caution around it. The summit offers a selection of other paths to delve into.

17. Rattlesnake Trail Technical

  • Total Miles: 1.4
  • Elevation: 1813.51 ft
  • Duration: 0.5 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 4 - Moderate
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Measuring a brief 1.4 miles, this trail caters to novice to intermediate off-roaders. Several challenges are present, with ledges varying between 10" to 24". A minimum tire size of 33" is recommended. The trail concludes with tailing piles or extends into the expansive Five Mile Pass Recreational area.

18. Sunshine Canyon Trail

  • Total Miles: 2.4
  • Elevation: 1861.88 ft
  • Technical Rating: 2 - Easy
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall

Sunshine Canyon serves as a mellow access route into the Five Mile mountain domain. Although mostly smooth, minor undulations dot the path. The entire route can be managed in 2WD, and some stretches appear recently smoothed by machinery. Primitive camping spots are scattered at the base.

19. Pack Trail 1

  • Total Miles: 2.7
  • Elevation: 1705.52 ft
  • Technical Rating: 2 - Easy
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Winding through the hillside, this earthen trail links several surrounding paths. The route is straightforward, but wet conditions can bring about puddles or muddy spots. The trail offers expansive views of the nearby scenery.

20. Pack Trail 2

  • Total Miles: 1.1
  • Elevation: 1702.99 ft
  • Technical Rating: 3 - Easy
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Bridging Sunshine Canyon Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, this short route offers varied terrain. Features include rolling depressions and erosion-induced ruts.

During rainy spells, water or mud holes may appear. There's a snug juncture between two juniper trees, so caution is essential. In certain seasons, tumbleweeds may cover parts of the path.

21. Juniper Lane

  • Total Miles: 0.7
  • Elevation: 1659.57 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 2 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer

Trail Overview: Juniper Lane is a concise connector trail that directs riders through a network of interconnected pathways. Expect countless trail branches, offering a myriad of route options. Apart from occasional water puddles after rain, the trail poses minimal challenges. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the desert expanse surrounding you.

Difficulty: The trail is easy-going, with the main thing to watch out for being water puddles during the rainy seasons. Stunning desert vistas are a highlight.

22. Straight Shot

  • Total Miles: 0.4
  • Elevation: 1638.69 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 2 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall, Spring

Trail Overview: Straight Shot is a connecting path that leads riders through numerous intertwining trails. Expect to find a labyrinth of routes branching off from the main path. Apart from water holes that might appear after rainfall, you'll also spot areas with erosion ruts.

Difficulty: An uncomplicated route overall, watch for water holes during wet times and erosion ruts at certain spots.

23. Up The Hill

  • Total Miles: 0.3
  • Elevation: 1671.96 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview: Up The Hill is a succinct path that climbs a modest incline. A rock garden section will momentarily challenge your vehicle's suspension, but the panorama from the hill's apex is worth the climb. As with other trails, you'll find multiple pathways branching out.

Difficulty: Though brief, the trail has a rock garden that requires careful navigation. The reward is the view from the hill's peak.

24. Southside Loop

  • Total Miles: 7.1
  • Elevation: 1793.39 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview: Starting on the highway's southern side, Southside Loop is primarily a scenic dirt road. As you venture westward into the mountains, the path gets rockier and demands more technical navigation. Traverse ravines and rock hills, culminate in a descent down a steep incline that reveals the five-mile pass rec area.

Difficulty: Challenges include steep rock ledges. The trail has a technical rating of 3.

Access Description: From Interstate 15, take Exit 279 for Lehi. Head west on SR 73 for 25 miles until you reach the primary parking area on the highway's northern side. There's additional parking on the south.

25. Horseshoe Way

  • Total Miles: 1.3
  • Elevation: 1691.15 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview: Horseshoe Way is a route that weaves its way through a maze of interlinked trails. The trail is easy, but watch out for some erosion ruts and puddles after rain. Along the way, riders will find sporadic primitive camping spots equipped with fire rings.

Difficulty: An overall easy route, the main challenges are the erosion ruts and potential water puddles. The added attraction is the primitive camping areas with fire rings scattered around.

26. Center Stage

  • Total Miles: 1.5
  • Elevation: 1650.98 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview: Starting from a spacious parking/staging area, Center Stage introduces riders to an extensive network of branching trails. The countless alternate routes offer a varied experience. Along the trail, riders may encounter wet patches after rains and areas impacted by water erosion.

Difficulty: The primary path starts from an open staging area and is relatively straightforward. However, riders should watch for water puddles in damp conditions and areas affected by erosion.

27. Sandy Slot

  • Total Miles: 7.6
  • Elevation: 1670.97 ft
  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Technical Rating: 2 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview: Sandy Slot begins with firm ground, gradually introducing shallow rocks as you ascend the mountain. After reaching the peak early on, the terrain levels out with some downhill stretches. Riders can explore numerous branching paths and enjoy a picturesque overlook, ideal for a campfire evening. However, be wary of dust, especially in the trail's sandy sections.

Difficulty: The trail width typically accommodates one vehicle. A 2WD with good ground clearance should manage fine.

Access Description: Parking and restroom facilities (without water) are located at the 5-mile pass entrance.

28. Long Haul

  • Total Miles: 2.8
  • Elevation: 1643.59 ft
  • Duration: --
  • Technical Rating: 2 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview: Long Haul serves as a long connector between various trails and one of the primary dirt roads. Its straight path is unchallenging, though rain may result in water puddles. Towards the North East section, riders can find dispersed primitive camping spots.

Difficulty: The trail is mainly straight and connects to other trails. Potential challenges are the water puddles after rains. The primitive camping spots in the North East are a bonus.

29. Sage Speedway

  • Total Miles: 4.3
  • Elevation: 1605.63 ft
  • Duration: 0.5 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 3 (Easy)
  • Best Time: Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Overview: Riding through sagebrush, Sage Speedway heads towards Soldier's Pass valley base. Combining speed and rhythm, this trail offers both rapid sections and whoops. With a sandy-dirt composition and minimal rocky patches, it's an exhilarating ride that will test your suspension.

Difficulty: The track is spacious and devoid of many obstacles. However, the resilient sagebrush branches may pose a minor challenge.

30. The Front 9

  • Total Miles: 8.1
  • Elevation: 1824.97 ft
  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Technical Rating: 4 (Moderate)
  • Best Time: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Trail Summary: Starting at Soldiers Pass parking, The Front 9 goes north, following a wash from the nearby gravel road. As riders navigate this trail, they'll encounter whoops and varying rock sizes, from gravel to softball-sized obstacles. Halfway up a hill with loose rocks, riders are rewarded at the top with a wide view of the land.

Difficulty: The blend of loose rock, narrow single-track trails, and whoops categorizes this trail with an intermediate rating.

31. The Back 9

  • Total Miles: 10.3
  • Elevation: 1783.01 ft
  • Duration: 0.5 Hours
  • Technical Rating: 4 (Moderate)
  • Best Time: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview: Serving as the counterpart to The Front 9, The Back 9 extends southwards across the Lake Mountain range. This trail has different types of terrain, like steep slopes with loose gravel and fast, open sections with rock gardens. High-speed enthusiasts will find this trail particularly invigorating. A word of caution: around the midpoint of the trail, be watchful for target shooting activities.

The trail is not very difficult. However, experts consider it intermediate. This is because it has narrow paths at the top of ridges. Additionally, there are areas with loose rocks.