Uintas & Mirror Lake Highway
Alpine lakes, cool summer temps, waterfalls, and mellow forest roads. The Uintas offer some of the best beginner-friendly mountain routes in Utah.
Snake Creek Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Midway • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Smooth forest road climbing from Midway to Cascade Springs. Scenic, shaded, and perfect for cool summer drives.
Best For: Easy family rides.
What You’ll See: Forest shade, overlooks.
Hazards: Mud early season, washboard.
View Route MapLittle Deer Creek Falls (FR400)
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Near Heber • Distance: ~8 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Shaded forest road with creek crossings and great scenery. Ends at the short hike to the falls. Mostly easy with a couple rocky bits.
View Trailhead MapLittle Deer Creek OHV Loops
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: East of Deer Creek Reservoir • Distance: Variable • Time: 1–3 hours
Mellow forest loops great for practicing turns, climbs, and easy navigation.
View Area MapSoapstone Basin
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Off Mirror Lake Hwy • Distance: 10–20 miles • Time: 1–3 hours
Smooth forest and meadow terrain with big open views. A perfect warm-up Uinta trail.
View Area MapSmith & Morehouse / Weber Canyon
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Oakley • Distance: ~12 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A mellow canyon drive to a gorgeous reservoir. Shaded and relaxing.
View Route MapMill Hollow Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Near Woodland • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Easy forest road near Mill Hollow Reservoir. Tons of shade and great picnic terrain.
View Route MapMurdock Basin Road (Easy Sections)
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Mirror Lake Hwy • Distance: 10–15 miles • Time: 1–3 hours
Sticks to the mellow spurs near lakes. Avoid the harder rock sections further out.
View Trailhead MapWhitney Reservoir Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: North of Mirror Lake Hwy • Distance: 10–18 miles • Time: 1–3 hours
One of the smoothest, most scenic beginner roads in the Uintas.
View Route MapTrial Lake / Crystal Lake Spurs
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Crystal Lake TH • Distance: Short spurs • Time: 30–60 minutes
Flat forest spur roads near campgrounds and lakes. Extremely scenic.
View Area MapNobletts / Wolf Creek Pass Spurs
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Hwy 35 • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Quiet forest roads with picnic spots and wildlife.
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