Wasatch County — Daniels Summit & Strawberry
Wide rolling ridgelines, open meadows, lakes, and endless networks of forest roads. Most routes in the Daniels & Strawberry region are beginner-friendly and perfect for stock rigs.
Daniels Summit Loop (FR083)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Daniels Summit Lodge • Distance: 15–25 miles • Time: 2–4 hours
One of the best beginner routes in the region — rolling roads, open meadows, and great mountain scenery. Suitable for any stock 4x4 in dry conditions.
Best For: First-timers wanting a scenic half-day ride.
Hazards: Mud early season, blind hills.
View Route MapStrawberry Ridge Road (FR090)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Strawberry Valley • Distance: 12–20 miles • Time: 1–3 hours
A smooth mountain ridge road with constant views of Strawberry Reservoir. Great for sunset runs and wide-open scenery.
Hazards: Dust, occasional washouts.
View Area MapStrawberry River Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: East of Strawberry • Distance: 15–30 miles • Time: 2–4 hours
A beautiful riverside dirt road with mellow grades, fishing pullouts, and forested scenery. Great for relaxing, slower-paced drives.
Hazards: Narrow spots, campers, erosion after storms.
View Route MapRenegade OHV Loops
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Northwest Strawberry • Distance: 5–12 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A network of easy loops branching from Renegade Campground. Great for practicing dirt-road driving with minimal difficulty.
Hazards: Weekend traffic, dusty conditions.
View Area MapCo-op Creek (Lower)
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Daniels area • Distance: 6–10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Lower Co-op Creek offers shady, forested travel with a few rocky sections. Stay on the maintained OHV road and avoid restricted singletrack.
Hazards: Rocky patches, tight passing spots.
View Trailhead MapAvintaquin Canyon (Easy Side)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Southeast of Strawberry • Distance: 10–20 miles • Time: 1–3 hours
A mellow canyon road that connects high forest terrain with wide views. Great for spring and fall drives.
Hazards: Mud after storms, cattle on road.
View Area MapIndian Creek Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Southwest Strawberry • Distance: 10–15 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Rolling meadows, forests, and gentle climbs. Easy terrain and great picnic stops.
Hazards: Soft shoulders, deer crossings.
View Area MapBryant’s Fork Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: North Strawberry • Distance: 5–10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A quiet, shaded road with creek crossings and forest scenery. Best earlier in the season before dust.
Hazards: Water crossings early season.
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