Best Winter ATV & UTV Trails Near Lehi, Utah

Winter doesn't mean the riding season has to end. Around Lehi and northern Utah, several trails and off-road areas stay accessible when snow closes higher elevation routes. This guide focuses on winter-friendly routes within ~150 miles of Lehi — ideal for renters and local riders alike.

1. Five Mile Pass – Year-Round Access

Five Mile Pass is one of the closest and most rideable trails in winter thanks to its desert setting and lower elevation. Sections dry rapidly after storms, and wide clearings make it popular with renters and locals.

• Distance: ~30–40 minutes from Lehi
• Terrain: Dirt, desert washes, sandy/rock mix
• Low elevation with quick drainage
• Variety of terrain types for all skill levels

2. Little Sahara – Ideal Winter Dunes

Sand doesn't hold snow or ice like dirt or rock, making Little Sahara's dunes one of the most consistently rideable winter areas in Utah.

• Distance: ~90–100 minutes from Lehi
• No snow accumulation on sand dunes
• Excellent for high-speed desert riding
• Lots of dispersed camping available

3. Stansbury Island – Desert Ridges

Located between the Great Salt Lake and Skull Valley, Stansbury Island offers wide open desert trails and rocky ridges that rarely see serious winter snow.

• Distance: ~90 minutes from Lehi
• Winter-friendly dry terrain
• Scenic views over the Great Salt Lake
• Easy navigation, rarely crowded

4. Little Moab – Mild Rock Terrain in Winter

Much of Little Moab is exposed sandstone that dries quickly after rain or snow, making it a solid winter choice after storms pass.

• Distance: ~30–40 minutes from Lehi
• Check conditions after storms
• Focus on dry, exposed sandstone areas
• Intermediate skill level

5. Eureka & Tintic Mining District

Historic mining trails with wide open desert routes that dry quickly and hold limited snow. Winter offers great visibility and minimal trail saturation.

• Distance: ~50–60 minutes from Lehi
• History and terrain variety combined
• Less traveled than Front Range trails
• Beginner to Intermediate skill level