Navajo Lake Loop
Family-friendly loop with gentle terrain and lakeside scenery. Good for first-time riders and mixed groups.
Late spring through fall
ATV Trails
Loops, difficulty, and standout routes on the Markagunt Plateau
The Markagunt OHV system
The Markagunt OHV (off-highway vehicle) system in Dixie National Forest offers roughly 300–500 miles of interconnected routes across seven loops. Trails are mostly old forest service roads with hardpack and occasional loose rock, with light to moderate elevation change—ideal for relaxed, scenic riding. Terrain includes mixed conifer forest, meadows, volcanic peaks, and lava fields.
Duck Creek Campground and Yankee Meadow Campground offer direct trail access. From Duck Creek Campground, loops C, D, and E are reachable from camp.
For the latest route status and Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM), see Dixie National Forest.
Difficulty levels
Trails on the map are marked by difficulty. Choose routes that match your experience and vehicle:
- Easy — Suitable for families and newer riders.
- Intermediate — Some technical sections; moderate experience helpful.
- Expert — Challenging terrain; for experienced riders only.
Sample named routes
These are a few well-known routes in the system. Always ride with a current map and confirm conditions locally.
Strawberry Point Trail
Intermediate route with views toward Grand Staircase–Escalante. Forest and meadow terrain.
Summer and early fall
Henries Knoll Loop
Scenic loop with Cedar Breaks views through forests and meadows. Popular half-day ride.
Summer and early fall
Cascade Falls Trail
Moderate route with Zion National Park vistas. Combines forest road and open sections.
Late spring through fall
When to ride
ATV season follows snow-free trail conditions—typically late spring through fall. Summer and early fall offer the most reliable access and comfortable weather. Spring and late fall can be changeable; check road and trail conditions before you go. In winter, the same terrain is used for snowmobiling; see our Snowmobile page.
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