Wasatch Front & Northern Utah
Close-to-home canyon and ridgeline roads with big views over the valley. These routes are great for newer drivers who want mountain scenery without hardcore obstacles.
Bountiful B (Lower Section)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Above Bountiful • Distance: 6–12 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A classic Wasatch foothill route with mellow grades, easy dirt, and great views. One of the best quick-after-work drives for beginners.
View Route MapWard Canyon
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Bountiful / Centerville • Distance: ~10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A quieter alternative to the Bountiful B with mellow climbs and shaded forest sections. Great for stock rigs and beginner drivers.
View Route MapFarmington Canyon
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Farmington • Distance: ~12 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
A gorgeous canyon road climbing into the mountains. Switchbacks, overlooks, and cool temps make it a great summer beginner route.
View Route MapMonte Cristo Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: East of Huntsville • Distance: 20–40 miles • Time: 2–4 hours
A long, scenic mountain road through high forested terrain. Perfect for new drivers wanting remote-feeling scenery.
View Route MapMueller Park (Elephant Rock Overlook)
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Bountiful • Distance: ~8 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Not a full OHV road but a legal forest road with steep switchbacks and gorgeous overlooks. A good step-up for drivers ready for narrower canyon roads.
View Route MapBen Lomond Overlook (From North Ogden Divide)
Difficulty: Beginner–IntermediateLocation: North Ogden • Distance: 10–16 miles • Time: 2–3 hours
A mellow-but-steep ridgeline road climbing toward Ben Lomond. Cooler temps and excellent views.
View Route MapAntelope Island (Backcountry Service Road)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Antelope Island State Park • Distance: 6–12 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Limited-access service road with incredible lake views and wildlife. Must be open & permitted.
View Area MapFarmington Flats to Bountiful Peak
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Farmington & Bountiful • Distance: 10–18 miles • Time: 2–3 hours
A higher-elevation connector between Farmington Canyon and Skyline Drive.
View Route MapLogan Peak Overlook
Difficulty: Beginner–ModerateLocation: Logan Canyon • Distance: 10–20 miles • Time: 2–4 hours
A long scenic climb above Cache Valley with great views.
View Route MapProvidence Canyon (Easy Section)
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Providence • Distance: Varies • Time: 1–2 hours
The mellow lower dirt sections are perfect for beginners.
View Route MapOgden Canyon Overlook Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Above Ogden • Distance: 6–10 miles • Time: 1–2 hours
Easy scenic dirt road above Ogden with valley and reservoir views.
View Area MapAvenues Twin Peaks Service Road
Difficulty: BeginnerLocation: Salt Lake City • Distance: ~6 miles • Time: 1–1.5 hours
A mellow ridge road with top-tier valley views. Open only when SLC permits access.
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