ATV Trails in Cache Valley, Utah

The Cache Valley in Utah is a wide agricultural valley that stretches from the city of Hyram up to and beyond the Idaho border. The valley gets its name from being the place where trappers used to cache their furs until they could be sent east. There are a number of off-road ATV trails that lead from the valley into the nearby mountain passes of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering some stunning scenery. Still more trails are being developed.

  1. Millville Canyon Trail

    • You can access the 23-mile Millville Canyon Trail from State Route 165 at the Millville turnoff. The trail leads eastward through the Millville Wildlife Management Area into the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. You'll find a lot of rock of six inches or more embedded in the rough trail, so high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Be prepared to encounter patches of deep sand for which you may need to adjust your tire pressures. Streams that can be as much as 12 inches deep cross this trail, which has medium grades and a somewhat loose surface.

    Hardware Ranch Road

    • The 29-mile Hardware Ranch Road is accessed from the town of Hyrum, and heads eastward toward the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This is a relatively easy trail that gives access to many other side trails. Expect to see some wildlife along this trail, especially elk. You are advised not to try this trail with a normal passenger vehicle because of the many rocks, ruts, grades and streams that cross the trail. High clearance 4WD is recommended. This is a moderately wide trail consisting of a dirt surface with plenty of passing places.

    Willard Peak Road

    • Access to the 12-mile-long Willard Peak Road trail is to the south of the city of Mantua. You'll find a good staging place called Doc's Flat about 1 1/2 miles along the trail. The trail continues from Doc's Flat up to a dead end at Inspiration Point, but along the 12-mile route there are numerous side trails that are suitable for ATVs. There's a four-mile stretch of the trail that crosses private property where you are advised to stay on the trail but which does have some spectacular views and a number of beaver ponds. Also expect to see elk, deer, moose and possibly bobcats. This is an excellent trail ride to take the family on.

    Left Hand Fork Canyon Trail

    • This trail is accessed from Route 101, the Blacksmith Fork Canyon Road. This is a maintained trail with sloped sides that are sprinkled with junipers and pinyons. The trail follows alongside a stream that is lined with cottonwoods. There are numerous backcountry camping areas along this trail, and numerous side trails that are suitable for 4WD vehicles. It is advisable to have a vehicle with a good road clearance if you venture onto these side trails as they have a rocky dirt surface, with ruts, grades and streams crossing the trails. You should not encounter any problems with mud unless the weather is wet.