22 Epic Adventures in 2022

Off-Road Adventures

1. Eagle Canyon & Devil's Racetrack, Side Trax Rentals, Ferron, UT

The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area is one of Utah's best-kept secrets. The Swell is a geological maze of over 2000 square miles of brightly colored sandstone formations, canyons, and buttes.

Hop in a RZR and explore the trails, winding through juniper trees against canyon walls that rise over a thousand feet from the desert floor. View spectacular sandstone arches that were formed through millions of years of erosion.

On this day-long tour, you'll next venture on to the Eva Conover Highway and the North and South Forks of Coal Wash. These two trails provide fun climbing obstacles and plenty of sightseeing along the adventure with rock art, natural arches, and deep canyons.

2. Taylor’s Crag Ride & Climb, Tucker High Adventure Tours, Beaver, UT

Taylor’s Crag Ride and Climb is a full-day multiple activity adventure. The morning begins on the Paiute ATV Trail, Utah’s 900+ mile trail system ranked as one of the Top 10 ATV trails in the United States. Explore peaks and trails all morning until lunch, which is provided.

The second half of the day is dedicated to rock climbing. Beginners need not worry – guides will walk you through every step and you’ll learn fun new skills. 

3. Flintstone House Tour, Mad Moose Rentals, Hurricane, UT

Just outside of St. George, Utah, take a guided RZR tour around Sand Hollow State Park to visit natural rock formations like the Flintstone House, Mad Moose Rock, Top of the World, Competition Hill, Freedom Rock, & Kissing Turtles.

Experienced guides cater to every driver’s individual skill level. Learn how to drive through sand dunes, try some rock crawling, and enjoy Utah’s gorgeous backcountry.

4. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, Happy Trails Rental, Lucerne Valley, CA

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is a private journey through some of the most diverse terrains in the California Mojave Desert. This 70-mile trail covers vast desert valleys, endless sandy washes, rocky outcrops, tall canyon walls and private lakes, all with plenty of chances to see wildlife. The trail passes through a live cattle ranch and fun muddy patches created by water from natural artesian springs.

While on the route, you will visit a private desert oasis with a beautiful private lake surrounded by mature cottonwood and willow trees. Check out abandoned cabins and structures from the old mining days. Finish the tour in ancient Joshua Tree among these majestic trees over 100 years old and 40 feet tall. 

5. High Mountain Overlook, Utah ATV Rentals, Brian Head, UT

A two hour Ranger ride takes you to three scenic overlooks: Marathon Trail, Twisted Forest Trailhead and High Mountain Overlook. View the entire town of Brian Head from above at Marathon Trail. You’ll take a trail to Twisted Forest Trailhead, where a leisurely 10-minute walk brings you to a waterfall surrounded by Bristlecone pines, one of the oldest living trees in history.

The final stop on this adventure is High Mountain Overlook, which reaches 10,000 feet in elevation. View the massive cliffs that overlook the backside of Cedar Breaks National Monument – a sight only off-roaders can experience. 

6. Jericho Mountain State Park, Northeast Snowmobile and ATV Rental, Gorham, NH

Jump in a RZR and explore Jericho Mountain State Park in New Hampshire and the 100+ miles of connected ATV trails through the East Coast mountains, hidden lakes, streams and dense forests. Make a pit stop and hike to Cascade Falls, a two-tiered, 22-foot waterfall fed by a dam upstream that drops into a pothole surrounded by birch trees.

7. Ride the Black Hills, Adventure Rentals, Custer, SD

A RZR tour on the Ditch Creek Trail brings you close to Deerfield lake, a Black Hills favorite. This area, referred to as the Limestone Plateau, is a 100-mile trail system with a mixture of open meadows, thick aspen tree groves, dense spruce and high mountain streams. 

The Black Hills National Forest has one of the most spectacular trail systems in the United States, known as the Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail System. You’ll have access to these trails, consisting of more than 600 miles of trails across 1.2 million acres.

8. Backcountry ATV Tours, The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, MT

Situated on a sprawling 37,000-acre, authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana, Paws Up is a luxury mountain resort with 100 miles of trails and 10 miles of the Blackfoot River. 

The Backcountry Tour takes you through the Garnet Mountain Range at 7000 feet with a 360 degree view of the valley. You’ll discover Garnet Ghost Town, the most pristine and well-preserved ghost town in Montana. There, you’ll travel back in time as you explore the buildings, scenery and fixtures of an era long faded into history. 

Post-adventure, enjoy other activities the resort has to offer, such as fly-fishing, boating, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, paintball, rafting, rappelling, and swimming. The Montana wilderness is the ultimate outdoor playground for adults and kids alike. 

9. Marysvale Off-Road Tour, Rose Ranch Resort, Marysvale, UT

Take a ride on the Paiute ATV Trail for scenic mountain views of nearby Monroe Peak and Fish Lake Hightop. Drive up Beaver Canyon for breathtaking views. Deer Creek Canyon is unique, with all types of scenery packed into one canyon, water crossings to rock cliff formations mixed with mountain and forest landscapes.

Head up the beautiful Bullion Canyon and start your climb up and over the Tushar Mountain Range, reaching altitudes of over 11,000 ft. Along the way, you will want to take a quick detour over and visit the majestic Bullion Falls. Back on the trail, you will want to explore Miner's Park, a walk-around-museum where a mining city was in search of gold and existed years ago. Miner's Park is also a nice place to enjoy a picnic lunch next to the creek, where tables and bathrooms are located.

10. Hatfield-McCoy Off-Road Tour, Trailhead Adventures, Bluefield, VA

Nestled in the heart of southwestern Virginia, Trailhead Adventures offers the perfect friends and family lodging location for ATV enthusiasts with a selection of cabins, cottages and RV/tent sites. Right outside the historic town of Bramwell, West Virginia is where the Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail begins.

The Hatfield-McCoy trails cut and wind through the beautiful mountains of southern West Virginia to create one of the largest off-highway vehicle trail systems in the world. These award-winning trails are open to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, mountain bikes, horseback riders and hikers. Head out and join them 365 days a year.

11. Prospector’s Summer Run, Albany Lodge, Laramie, WY

Take the Prospector’s Run RZR Tour at Albany Lodge, a resort tucked into the canyon in Medicine Bow Routt National Forest, at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains. A guide provides the fascinating history of the Old West in this tour that takes you back to the Gold Rush times. 

You’ll travel some of the 500 miles of pine-forested trails in the Medicine Bow Mountains, featuring silvery grey summits and patches of snow that last throughout the summer. Experience the North Platte River, explore canyons, ride along mountain creeks, and cruise through alpine meadows. Wildlife abounds here, as mule deer, elk, moose, black bear, mountain lions, and more call the Medicine Bow Mountains home.

12. Historical Jet Crash Site, Estes Park ATV Rentals, Estes Park, CO

18 miles south of Estes Park, the Bunce School Road Trails range from easy to extreme. Tour on a UTV out to the wreckage of a historical jet crash. Just a small hike off the trail, the crash site is around 9000 feet high. It’s not until late May, when the snow melts, that you can access the site.

In 1965, a T-33 military jet crashed, and the Air Force left the crash site untouched. Two pilots perished in the crash, both veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars. They were in the process of transporting the plane back to Buckley Air Force base when the plane disappeared off the radar. Parts from the wreckage are scattered all over the mountain, including the jet engine, tail section, and fuselage. The Air Force has established a memorial at the site.

This trail system also offers the ability to see moose in their natural habitat. There is a large marshy area called the Pony Ponds where these majestic animals traverse, and people see them on a daily basis.

13. Bayhorse Lake & Ghost Town, The Sawmill Station, Clayton, ID

Drive a RZR directly from The Sawmill Station up to Bayhorse Lake on pristine two-track trails. Although relatively undiscovered, Central Idaho is known among off-road enthusiasts to be the gold standard for OHV & ATV trail networks, worldwide. Meander through meadows and pine groves while climbing 3,000 feet. Relax at picturesque Bayhorse Lake, a 35 acre lake popular with anglers for good catch rates – get out your fishing pole. Have lunch and take in the mountain air.

Head on up to Ramshorn Mountain at almost 10,000 feet and stop to see Bayhorse Mining District ruins along the way. From the summit at Ramshorn, head down the trail toward the Bayhorse Ghost Town. In the 1870s, silver was discovered in Bay Horse, which had productive mining operations until 1915 when the silver dried up, the mines were shut down, and the town abandoned. Today, abandoned charcoal ovens and buildings give a spooky feel to the area.

14. Cement Ridge Lookout, Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Lead, SD

Kick off this tour of the Black Hills National Forest by heading out from the lodge to Spearfish Falls, a 60-foot waterfall that borders the resort’s property. Further along the river is another breathtaking waterfall, Roughlock Falls, famous for being the filming location of Dances with Wolves. Next head on to the Cement Ridge Lookout, just over a mile into Wyoming.

The lookout is only accessible by an off-road vehicle or hiking. At the top is a concrete fire-lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1940's. It is still used today as a forest fire detection station for the Black Hills in South Dakota and Wyoming. Reaching over 6,000 feet in elevation, this outlook destination allows guests to see four different states on a clear day, a truly rare sight. 

Snowmobile Adventures

15. Black Hills National Forest Tour, Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Lead, SD

Experience the Black Hills National Forest by snowmobile and ride hundreds of miles of groomed trails accompanied by breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and wildlife.

A must-see while exploring the extensive trail system, is the Cement Ridge Lookout, reaching 6,000-feet in elevation. This lookout allows you to see four different states on a clear day. After a long day of riding, enjoy a beverage from the Roughlock Lounge while enjoying the 40-foot fireplace at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.

16. Ghost Trains Adventure, Shin Pond Village, Mount Chase, ME

Tour Maine history by snowmobile at Shin Pond Village, a 100-acre family-owned and operated recreational resort. The 120-mile, round-trip adventure starts on pristine, groomed trails to Libby Camps, an 140 year old sporting camp and outpost, to load up on fuel and food.

Then you’ll set course for the “Ghost Trains” that reside in the woods between Eagle and Chamberlain Lakes. In the early 1900’s, these trains were used to transport pulpwood to mills. The steam locomotives sit abandoned next to the old railway. The eerie rail cars, tracks, and coal-burning furnaces can still be seen. 

17. Up North Winter Experience, 231 Adventures, Harbor Springs, MI

Take a self-guided snowmobile tour through the scenic trails of northern Harbor Springs. Beautifully groomed trails take you along wooded areas around Lake Michigan. Harbor Springs averages 99 inches of snow per year, creating the perfect riding conditions. Local volunteers at the snowmobile clubs make sure the fresh snow is groomed smoothly for all riders to enjoy. Expect the scenery to change with every snowfall and corner ahead, making for the perfect photo opportunities along the way to capture your favorite winter experience up north.

18. Purgatory Mountain Tour, Silverton Ice Pirates, Silverton, CO

Spend your morning on a Polaris INDY snowmobile adventure on Molas Pass with Silverton Ice Pirates. For the ultimate convenience, the Purgatory Ski Package provides an 8am pickup at Purgatory Mountain for those without a ride up to the Silverton snowmobile outpost. Enjoy a 2 hour tour on the Molas Pass with epic views of the San Juan Mountains, La Plata Mountains, and Weminuche Wilderness. The Molas Overlook is a must-stop scenic spot along your route for an incredible view and group photo. After your snowmobile adventure, ride back down the mountain to return by noon. NOTE: Two snowmobile minimum to book this package.

Slingshot Adventures

19. Coast to Mountain Loop, Aloha Motorsports, Waikiki, HI

Get a glimpse into all the beauty Oahu has to offer. Jump in a 3 wheeled Polaris Slingshot and head out of Waikiki and pass the Diamond Head Crater. Tour the Hawaii Kai area with its hillside mansions. Pass Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole, and several other lookouts along the coast-side drive to Kailua. Near Kailua, you will find spectacular gardens and temples, all best viewed from the open-air roadster.

20. Mount Washington Ride, Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rentals, Gorham, NH

Take a Slingshot up to Mt. Washington, a steep, 8-mile scenic ride leading to the highest mountain peak in the Northeast. This journey features an 8.4% grade that opens up to a 360 degree view of WildCat Mountain, the largest mountain in New Hampshire. At the top of the peak, visit Mount Washington Observatory, a notorious weather station that aims to advance the understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate.

21.  Chicago Slingshot Tour, iMotorsports, Chicago, IL

Escape the Windy City and take a Slingshot tour along the back roads of Illinois towards the iconic Lake Geneva. This drive will lead you to Big Foot Beach State Park, where you can see Wisconsin and Michigan in one view. Lake Geneva is full of kayakers, boaters and beach bums alike—so sit back, cruise in style, and indulge. 

22. Enchanted Circle, Weezie's Wild Rides, Red River, NM

Embark on a truly unique experience on a Slingshot tour through the National Forest Scenic Byway in New Mexico. Covering 84-miles, the route starts at Red River, complete with old-west saloons, and continues to Elizabethtown where thousands of miners struck gold in 1870. Stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial before taking in the scenery at Angel Fire. Driving out of the Hondo Valley, see mountains scarred by the San Cristobal/Lama fire of 1996, which destroyed almost 8,000 acres of national forest.