Utah is arguably one of the most beautiful states in America and one of the best 4×4 destinations. The beehive state is in fact so well known for it’s slick rock trails that there is a Jeep Edition named for the city of Moab. The state features five of the Great National Parks including Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Canyonlands and Arches all of which are located in the southern section of the state and part of the Colorado River System. Utah 4×4 trails are some of the best in the world and offer amazing scenery, wild life, and history makes Utah one of the absolute best places to take your 4×4.
Utah History
The state has a deep and rich history, starting with the Native American Ute Tribes, Spanish explorers in the 1540’s, and the Mormon expansion in the 1800’s when they traveled west and settled the area seeking religious freedom.
Robert LeRoy Parker AKA Butch Cassidy was born in Beaver Utah lived in Utah prior to joining the infamous “Wild bunch”.
The state of Utah offers a lot to the back-county and expedition traveler. Stunning view, history, 4×4 trails, slick rock, lakes, rivers and slot canyons offer the best outdoor experience there can be found. But this is just my opinion.
The entire southern half of Utah could be designated a National park. The layers of sedimentary Red Rock are exposed by water erosion. The Colorado River and its tributary’s slowly carve the landscape over the eons. The southern section of the state features: Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Capital Reef National Park. Known as the “Mighty Five”, any one of these parks deserve a two week trip to really appreciate all they have to offer.
Utah 4×4 Destinations and Trailmap
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Utah Trails
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Cathedral Valley
Located in Capital Reef National Park, the Cathedral Valley District of Capitol Reef National Park is open all year and…Continue reading »
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Hole in the Rock
Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hole in the Rock trail is an old Mormon trail in…Continue reading »
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Shafer Trail
An old cattle trail, the Shafer trail which will test your nerve, as you descend down into the canyons of…Continue reading »
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Valley of the Gods
Valley of the Gods is a beautiful sandstone valley and located in the South East corner of Utah near Mexican…Continue reading »
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White Rim Trail
The White Rim Trail is Canyonlands National Park is a 100 mile back country 4x4 trail that follows an strata…Continue reading »
