The Escalante area of Utah has many intermediate to expert level 4-wheeler trails.One of the most challenging trails in the Escalante Area is the Poison Creek 4-Wheeler Trail. The Poison Creek 4-Wheeler Trail is very steep on loose rocky soil in certain areas and is definitely not for the inexperienced 4-wheeler rider. While on this Escalante Area trail, you will encounter a vast array of boulders, aspen, end generally rugged terrain. If you like your 4-wheeler ride rough and ready, you'll love this ride!
The 4-wheeler trail is located southeast of the town of Antimony on John's Valley Road and Highway 22 will take you south to Highway 12 and 63, which is the Bryce Canyon National Park intersection. As you are leaving Antimony head south on the paved John's Valley Road and then you will reach a Y intersection right before the Antimony cemetery and then you will turn into what is known as Black Canyon. Take a left turn on to a gravel road and stay on the road until you make a sharp right turn before a gate to private property. This road will take you to the Poison Creek 4-Wheeler Trail.
Another great place to ride your 4-wheeler in the Escalante Area is the historic Hole in the Rock trail. This Escalante Area 4-wheeler trail gives you a good view of the Great Bend of the San Juan River. Most of the trail is on sandstone, either in slick rock form, or in the form of weathered sand grains. This 4-wheeler trail has some challenging parts and because of how remote the trail is bring along extra fuel and water is highly recommended.
