San Juan ATV
Trails
Below you will find the list of ATV Safari Trails with a brief discription, trail length, rating, and travel time to the trail staging area. Click HERE to view short videos of a few of the trails and San Juan County. All photos on this website are copyright © protected
Time to Trailhead: 45 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Monticello 
Sponsored By:
Mad Dog Gear
800-835-3278
3600 N Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219
Trail Mileage: 38
Trail Rating: Moderate 
The Bridger Jack Trail starts just off of Highway 211 near the Dugout Ranch in Indian Creek. This trail travels through the red rock country and gives you spectacular scenic views of North Cottonwood, Lavender Canyon, Salt Creek, Stevens Canyon, and the Six Shooters. There are also archaeological sites along this trail.
On your way to the trailhead you will pass Newspaper Rock. Newspaper Rock is a petroglyph panel etched in sandstone that records perhaps 2,000 years of human activity in the area. This is a must see attraction after your ride and on your way back to Monticello.
Time to Trailhead: 0 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Ride from Monticello 
Sponsored By:
Westerner Trailer Park
435-587-2762
516 South Main
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 44
Trail Rating: Moderate This trail will leave Monticello at an elevation of about 7000 feet and passes though gamble oak, aspen, and alpine forests. The trail travels past Monticello and Foy lakes to an elevation of about 11000 feet. Breath taking views of the canyons and lowlands will be experienced throughout the trip. This trail is on lands managed by the National Forest Service. This trip will be an all day ride.
Time to Trailhead: 35 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Monticello 
Trail Mileage: 40
Trail Rating: Most Difficult The Hook & Ladder trail is a maze of trails with unprecedented views of the La Sal Mountains, and a view through the backside of Wilson Arch. Indescribable views of red rock fins, canyons, and overlooks will greet the visitor. Assistance with difficult terrain will be provided as needed. The trail traverses lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Time to Trailhead: 60 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Monticello 
Sponsored By:
Blue Mountain Foods
435-587-2727
64 West Central
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 20
Trail Rating: Difficult Falls Missile Trail received its name because of the falls on lower Indian Creek, and a spent booster rocket that was launched from Green River, Utah and crashed to the earth not far from the falls. The trail travels past the old booster rocket and traverses slick rock and sandy terrain. The trail is adjacent to Canyonlands National Park on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Time to Trailhead: 0 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Monticello 
Sponsored By:
Rocky Mountain ATV MC
800-336-5437
Trail Mileage: 31
Trail Rating: Moderate The Monticello Bulldog Trail starts just west of Monticello, Utah. The trail runs from an elevation of about 7000 feet to 8500 feet. The trail traverses through several vegetative types including sagebrush, pinion and juniper woodlands, gamble oak and alpine forests. This trail is on lands that cross private, Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands. This trail will be a good family ride. It will begin and end in Monticello.
Time to Trailhead: 50 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Monticello 
Trail Mileage: 39
Trail Rating: Difficult The La Sal Mountains provide a scenic alpine contrast along with gorgeous red rock formations and overlooks along this trail. This trail will provide you with great overlook views of Kane Creek. You will travel over a diverse terrain, and visit Picture Frame Arch and Balcony Arch. Caution should be used on several of the terrain features along this trail. The surrounding land is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Time to Trailhead: 0 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Abajo Haven Guest Ranch
435-979-3126
5440 North Cedar Edge Lane
Blanding, UT 84511
Trail Mileage: 50
Trail Rating: Moderate The trail travels from the Blanding area North to Shay Ridge. The trail travels though gamble oak, aspen and alpine forests, to an elevation of about 11000 feet. Breath taking views will be experienced throughout the trip. This trail is on lands managed by the National Forest Service. This trip will be an all day ride.
Time to Trailhead: 0 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Four Corners Inn
1 (800) 574-3150
131 E Center St
Blanding, UT 84511
Trail Mileage: 39
Trail Rating: Moderate The Blanding Bulldog trail starts just north of Blanding. The trail runs from an elevation of about 6000 feet to 8500 feet. The trail traverses through several vegetative types including sagebrush, pinion and juniper woodlands, gamble oak and alpine forests. This trail will take you past Recapture Reservoir, archaeological ruins, and it will give you great scenic views of the Abajo Mountains. This trail would be a good family ride.
Time to Trailhead: 20 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Hondaland
435-587-2818
935 East Highway 491
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 32
Trail Rating: Moderate This trail is located just west of Blanding, Utah. The Arch Canyon Trail is amazing with scenic views, archaeological sites, and Cathedral Arch. This trail will take you from South Cottonwood Canyon up and over Comb Ridge. You will travel down the old highway Dugway that will provide you with a spectacular view of Comb Wash, Little Baullie Mesa, and more. After descending Comb Ridge it is on up Arch Canyon where you will have several stream crossings and numerous archaeological sites to view. The trail traverses lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Time to Trailhead: 40 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Hole In The Rock Foundation
697 West Abajo Drive
5 East, Highway 191
Bluff, UT 84512
Trail Mileage: 15
Trail Rating: Easy This trail was part of the Hole in The Rock Trail. Along this ride you will see the remains of the historic Barton Trading Post, San Juan Hill, Navajo Spring, Native Rock Art, and the magnificent River House Ruin. Riding over the hill is prohibited. This trail is on Bureau of Land Management lands. Sign up for this ride and you will meet at the old Bluff Fort which is a must see location in San Juan County.
Time to Trailhead: 60 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding, Utah 
Sponsored By:
Brent Johansen, DDS
435-678-3440
212 South 200 East
Blanding, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 46
Trail Rating: Easy Staging area is located near Gravel Crossing in White Canyon. This trail presents some of the most scenic vistas in the county including Jacobs Chair, White Canyon, the Henry Mountains, Rainbow Canyon, Lake Powell, and Good Hope Bay. The trail is surrounded by lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Mileage may very.
Time to Trailhead: 60 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding, Utah 
Sponsored By:
College of Eastern Utah Blanding
435-678-2201 x8150
639 W 100 S
Blanding, UT 84511
Trail Mileage: 28
Trail Rating: Moderate The trip originates in White Canyon across Highway 95 from the Piute Pass Trail. The Staging area is at Gravel Crossing. This ride will make a scenic loop around Jacobs Chair, a prominent geologic feature of the Windgate Sandstone in Western San Juan County. The trail is surrounded by lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Trailer required.
Time to Trailhead: 45 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Black Hawk Tours
435-678-3224
737 N Grayson Pkwy
Blanding, Utah 84511
Trail Mileage: 49
Trail Rating: Easy This trail will take you by Natural Bridges National Monument, onto Deer Flat, and around the shoe and the heel of Woodenshoe. This trail has many majestic views of red rock canyons, Cedar Mesa, the Bears Ears, and the Henry Mountains. You will travel through gamble oak, Juniper, and pinion pine environments. There are many historical features along this trail old mines, cowboy corrals, and developed springs.
Time to Trailhead: 30 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Out West Food and Fuel
435-587-2215
17 North Main
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 76
Trail Rating: Moderate This ride offers some outstanding scenery that includs the Abajo Mountains, South Cottonwood Canyon, Dark Canyon, Beef Basin, Round Mountain, Seven Sisters, and much more. Extra fuel is advised due to length of trail. Half of this trail is on graded county roads, and the other half is on two track 4x4 roads and ATV trails. This trail is on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Trailer required.
Time to Trailhead: 45 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding, Utah 
Sponsored By:
Off The Beaten Path Maps
435-587-2886
PO Box 192
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 23
Trail Rating: Easy This trail is highly scenic with views of Cedar Mesa, Fry Canyon, and Red Canyon. You will also enjoy seeing several archaeological sites, and an Indian Rock Art panel. The trail system is made up of a number of both improved and unimproved county roads.
Time to Trailhead: 45 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Yak's Center St Cafe
435-678-2555
333 N. Grayson
Blanding, UT 84511
Trail Mileage: 30
Trail Rating: Easy The trail begins near Gooseneck State Park and travels along a bench overlooking the San Juan River. This trail not only traverses along the bench overlooking the San Juan River, but you will also travel below Muley Point some 920 ft above you and then up into historic John's Canyon. This ride has great scenic views, archaeological sites, and a lot of frontier history.
Time to Trailhead: 30 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Blanding 
Sponsored By:
Gateway Inn
1.866.598.2278
88 East Center St
Blanding , UT 84511
Trail Mileage: 63
Trail Rating: Easy This trail travels from South Cottonwood Canyon, through Whiskers Draw, to Elk Ridge. On Elk Ridge you will travel across the spectacular North Notch which separates Dark Canyon and North Notch Canyon. Once you’re through the notch you may visit North Notch Spring before tying into the ATV trail that will take you off North Elk and back to South Cottonwood. This section of the trail is steep and travels through a large stand of Ponderosa Pine which is magnificent. This trail takes you from the desert to the high country and back to the desert. This is a longer ride, but packed with scenic views, archaeological sites, and historical mining sites.
Time to Trailhead: 50 minutes
Available Days: Thu, Fri, Sat Starting Location: Trailer from Monticello Trail #18 - La Sal Pass
Sponsored By:
Devon's Auto Repair
435-587-2364
396 South 100 East
Monticello, Utah 84535
Trail Mileage: 24
Trail Rating: Moderate This trail is located in the La Sal Mountains. The La Sal Mountains are east of Moab, Utah about 15 miles. The La Sal Mountains include the highest peak on the Colorado Plateau, Mt. Peale. This trail will traverse through the Manti La Sal National Forest on the south west side of Mt. Tukuhnikivatz 12,482 ft and south of Mt. Peale 12,721 ft. This trail has spectacular scenic views and great high country scenery.
