Utah Moto Trails - Dirt Bike and ATV Trails

Last Farewell

2020-04-13T18:26:00.000-07:00

It is with great sadness that I am reporting Tony died suddenly on March 24th of unknown causes. We are very heart broken. He loved being out in nature and sharing about it. Thank you for all your support over the years. If anyone is interested in helping his family out during this difficult time donations are accepted on Venmo @MemorialFundTony-Barlow

VJ Trail, San Rafael Swell

2019-03-05T08:31:00.000-08:00

While searching for a post on the VJ Trail in the San Rafael Swell, I realized that I had never posted this ride. The VJ Trail is a lesser known trail among the popular "color trails" in the Southern San Rafael. It connects the Orange Trail back to the wash it starts in and makes a nice loop. One benefit of this is you bypass the lethargic Blue or Green Trail and the road back to the parking area. READ MORE!!

Rock Buggy Round Up / Hanging Tree Trail

2019-01-24T15:26:00.000-08:00

With all the work we've been doing to resurrect the old rock buggy, we wanted to get out and test it without breaking it. We decided to poke up the now local to us "Hanging Tree Trail" just West of Ephraim READ MORE!!

Rainbow Rocks, Dellenbaugh Tunnel Trail Ride, Moab

2016-12-01T14:59:00.000-08:00

During our last trip to White Wash Sand Dunes we were having a bit of a struggle trying to plan a ride with our new side by side while not just doing the same old stuff again. We wanted a trail that would have some change in terrain while not being too difficult, not too short and not too long. READ MORE!!

Yuba Lake State Park ATV and Dirt Bike Riding

2016-09-01T10:25:00.000-07:00

"Camping, sandy beaches, and warm waters lure visitors to Yuba Reservoir" as said by the state park's website. This is a unique place to ride and the beaches and water can make for an enjoyable stay READ MORE!!

Waterfall Trail San Rafael Swell

2016-06-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Waterfall Trail is a fun single track trail located in the South side of the San Rafael, also known as the Temple Mountain Area of the swell. This trail can be ridden from the top or from the bottom. Either direction provides a few slightly difficult obstacles and it's hard to say which direction is better or more or less difficult, but if I had to say,READ MORE!!

Knolls OHV Recreation Area

2016-05-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

Knolls is home to nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats. It's close proximity to Salt Lake City makes it a very popular destination. Knolls is located 80 miles West of Salt Lake along I-80 before reaching the Bonneville Salt Flats. It is pretty easy to find once you get close, just follow the signs taking exit 41. Clicking this link will take you there from your location using google. READ MORE!!

Blue John Canyon Hike

2016-05-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Ever since hearing of Aron Ralston and his hike down this canyon where he became trapped by a dislodged boulder for 127 hours only to escape by cutting off his own arm with a dull multi-tool we've known we had to do this hike. Thirteen years later we finally did. I am unsure of the route Ralston originally took to get to the actual Blue John Slot canyon, but we ultimately decided to hike down the west fork. READ MORE!!

Another Five Miles of Hell..Video

2015-02-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite trails, but I often find myself asking why. It is difficult and should challenge most who attempt it. This video is from my second time riding the trail and it wasn't any easier the second time. We had a pretty large group this time and we were to run the Red Trail first as a warm up. READ MORE!!

Eardly Canyon Hike, San Rafael Swell

2014-09-09T22:30:00.000-07:00

Eardly Canyon has been on our radar since we hiked to the pool last year and it did not disappoint. It is near where we like to camp and ride so it can be a fun diversion from the riding. The hike to the pool and back is a leisurely 2 mile walk to the bottom pool known as Eardly Pool and back to the truck. The canyon hike we did this year added a long steep climb up READ MORE!!

Mountain View Wyoming Badlands

2014-06-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

This riding area just outside of Mountain View Wyoming, commonly referred to as the badlands is a favorite of ours for sure. The terrain is very similar to Caineville Utah but at nearly 7,000 feet in elevation the temperature is normally around 10 degrees cooler than Utah valley locations, and it's much closer for us. READ MORE!!

Eardley Pool Hike, San Rafael Swell

2014-04-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

Eardly Pool is yet another great hike in the San Rafael Swell. My brother in law told me about this hike after he took a group of scouts there and it turned out to be just perfect for a short afternoon hike after our Behind The Reef ride in the morning.READ MORE!!

White Rocks Camping and Riding, Skull Valley

2014-02-20T18:49:00.000-08:00

For President's Day Weekend we decided to try a new area that a friend of mine had suggested. He had taken a group of Boy Scouts out here before and they had a blast hiking around on the rocks. It is close to our home and being that it is fairly low in elevation and in a sandy, desert type climate it worked out great for this early short trip. READ MORE!!

Red Slot to Cow Freckles Dirt Bike Trail, Moab Utah

2013-12-16T12:32:00.001-08:00

This was one of those rides that just kind of came together as I was exploring the area near Ten Mile Canyon. We were camped at White Wash Sand Dunes as we often do, and I set out by heading SW up the wash to the Kid’s East Trail that exits the wash. The route I took was an awesome ride, although kind of pieced together from a number of trails. READ MORE!!

Poison Spider Dirt Bike Trail Report Moab Utah.

2013-11-20T10:41:00.003-08:00

The Poison Spider Trail in Moab is one of the “must do” trails in the area. It’s not overly difficult and yet maintains a good tempo and doesn’t get too boring with a good amount of obstacles to entertain. You will see others on this trail as it is popular with jeeps and mountain bikers as well as dirt bikers. READ MORE!!

Kane Creek Canyon Dirt Bike, ATV Trail Moab Utah

2013-10-30T15:14:00.000-07:00

The Kane Creek Trail in Moab is somewhat unique with its many river crossings as it travels through the scenic high walled canyon. The creek can get quite deep at times and in certain places, but most of the time the depth is very manageable. Even though there were some deep pools READ MORE!!

Little Wild Horse Canyon Hike, Flash Flood

2013-09-24T12:32:00.001-07:00

Little Wild Horse Slot Canyon in the San Rafael Swell is one of the most popular slot canyon hikes in Utah, and for good reason. The trail head is easily accessible and within a relatively short distance from the trail head the canyon narrows and the adventure begins. READ MORE!!

Amasa Back "Cliffhanger" Dirt Bike Trail Ride, Moab Utah

2013-08-23T10:44:00.001-07:00

The Cliffhanger, or as many call it the Amasa Back Trail, has been one of my favorites for a long time. I first rode this trail on a mountain bike, then in our rock buggy, and finally on a Dirt Bike. I still remember the first time riding it, stopping at an overlook and talking to some dirt bikers READ MORE!!

Dirt Biking in Idaho, The Oxfords

2013-02-13T15:02:00.000-08:00

This past Fall some friends and I drove North for a day ride near Mallad Idaho. This area had actually not seen a lot of snow yet and was a pretty short drive for us. Referred to as "The Oxfords" because it is near Oxford Peak, the trails are mainly double track and are fairly rock free READ MORE!!

Caineville Dirt Bike Riding, Swingarm City

2012-12-27T15:18:00.000-08:00

Caineville/Swingarm City, more commonly known as Factory Butte has been one of our all time favorite riding areas for our family over the years. Freedom to roam and ride over a variety of terrain along with the open camping areas and lack of fees and facilities allow a unique experience with riding for almost anyone. READ MORE!!

Horseshoe Canyon Hike, Canyonlands

2012-11-02T12:33:00.000-07:00

During our trip to Caineville this year, we took a day off from riding to hike the Horseshoe Canyon Trail in Canyonlands National Park. This trail is relatively close to Caineville as well as the San Rafael Swell and can be visited easily in conjunction with one of these two riding areas. The major highlight of this hike are the numerous Indian pictographs that can be seen along the hike.READ MORE!!

Fixit Pass to Devil's Racetrack ATV Loop, San Rafael Swell

2012-10-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

Another very popular loop in the San Rafael Swell, the Fixit Pass to Devil's Racetrack offers more great scenery that you would expect in the Swell along with a few challenging rock sections and great sites to visit along the way such as Indian Pictographs and a couple arches including the massive Slipper Arch.READ MORE!!

Ben Lomond Peak, Willard Peak Single Track Dirt Bike Trail

2012-09-24T15:41:00.000-07:00

The Ben Lomond Peak Trail ride is a true classic. It has a good mix of terrain and outstanding views as you ride through the trees to the narrow ridges over smooth winding trails to gnarly rocky switchbacks. The numerous exposed narrow sections of the trail really get your attention in spots. READ MORE!!

2-Stroke Top End Rebuild Basics

2012-08-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

A top end rebuild on a two stroke dirt bike is a basic and routine part of maintaining the health and performance of your machine. The frequency and complexity of each rebuild will vary depending on many factors, some of which include the type of riding you do, the age of the bike(and/or hours on the motor), quality of parts used, tools available and so on. READ MORE!!

Richard's Hollow, Card Canyon, Steel Hollow Loop

2012-08-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

The Richard's Hollow Dirt Bike Trail is located in Hyrum Canyon, South of Logan Utah. This loop consists of 3 separate Single Track trails linked together to make a loop. Any of these trails could be done individually or some pairing can be done to do an out and back such as Richard's Hollow to Card Canyon and back. The loop we did required a short ride on the main Logan Canyon paved road. READ MORE!!