Utah County & American Fork Canyon
American Fork Canyon offers some of the most iconic high-alpine Jeep trails in Utah. Difficulty ranges from beginner-friendly dirt roads to advanced rock crawling. This guide covers everything — know your limits and check seasonal closures.
Tibble Fork → Silver Lake Flat
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Up AF Canyon • Distance: ~3 miles • Time: 20–40 minutes
This mellow dirt road connects Tibble Fork Reservoir to the beautiful Silver Lake Flat. Suitable for stock rigs and great for families or sunset runs.
View Route MapSilver Lake TH Spur
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Above Silver Lake Flat • Distance: Short spur • Time: 15–30 minutes
A mild climb past the lake with small rocks and ruts depending on runoff. Still friendly for stock rigs if taken slow.
View Trail MapForest Lake
Difficulty: DifficultLocation: AF Canyon • Distance: ~3 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Forest Lake is a well-known rock crawling trail with large embedded boulders, step-ups, and articulation spots. Not recommended for stock rigs.
View Route MapMineral Basin
Difficulty: Difficult–ExpertLocation: Top of AF Canyon • Distance: 7–10 miles • Time: 2–4 hours
One of Utah’s most iconic rock trails with waterfalls, ledges, and boulder fields. Only for well-built rigs.
View Trail MapMary Ellen Gulch
Difficulty: Moderate–DifficultLocation: Off the main ridge road • Distance: ~6 miles • Time: 1–2.5 hours
A long, rocky climb with mining history and great views. Stock rigs can sometimes make it early season with caution.
View Route MapMiller Hill / Tibble Fork Ridge
Difficulty: ModerateLocation: Above Tibble Fork • Distance: Varies • Time: 1–2 hours
A moderate ridge road with rocks, ruts, switchbacks, and incredible overlooks.
View MapPole Line Pass
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Above Tibble Fork • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
The easier side is stock-rig friendly in dry conditions.
View Route MapDutchman Flat
Difficulty: ModerateLocation: High above Tibble Fork • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 2–3 hours
A high ridgeline route with steep drops, rock climbs, and massive views.
View Route MapMineral Basin Scenic Loop
Difficulty: ModerateLocation: Above Tibble Fork • Distance: Varies • Time: 1–3 hours
A less-technical route into the Mineral Basin high country. Still slow and rocky, but much easier than the rock crawling line.
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