UTBDR: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated March 21, 2023
March 21st, 2023
Important Notice – Winter Snowfall may delay the 2023 riding season
The west has seen a record-breaking season of snowfall this winter which could impact the start to the riding season on many of our routes.
- Plan to start your rides later than expected this year. Some mountain passes may be impassable until mid-July in certain areas.
- Refer to our interactive map to display current snow levels before departing HERE
- Join and follow our official Facebook group pages for updates from other riders. Links are at the bottom of each Route Updates page.
- Check back here for updates, and reach out to local USFS offices for up to date information on gate and road closures.
November 27, 2022
Utah has passed a new law HB180 beginning Jan 1, 2023 requiring all operators of OHV vehicle operators to take a mandatory online OHV Education Course before operating on public land.
However, at this time it doesn’t appear that street-legal adventure motorcycles apply to this new law:
I have a street-legal motorcycle. Do I need a Utah non-resident OHV permit?
If your street-legal motorcycle is registered and plated in your home state, then you do not need to purchase a Utah non-resident OHV permit. If a machine is plated and follows all of Utah’s street-legal requirements, then it is no longer considered an off-highway vehicle and is technically considered a “passenger vehicle” or in this case, a street-legal motorcycle.
If you will be operating non-street legal vehicles such as a dirtbike, atv, or side by side, or riding on designated trails that aren’t public roads, you will need to abide by this new law.
For more information check out the Utah Recreation website for more details and to see if your machine applies HERE
October 6, 2022
We are receiving reports of some major flood damage and washouts on Section 3,
There is no suggested reroute at this time, just to use caution and do NOT ride this area when wet or when there is a chance of rain, the roads are truly impassable.
- If you wish to skip this section, remain on Highway 191 from Green River to Wellington.
- see map and photo (thanks to Weston Lindbeck for the image).
October 12, 2020
PERMANENT CLOSURE: LA SAL PASS EXPERT SECTION – UPDATED GPX TRACKS
The La Sal Pass expert only section has been permanently closed due to severe washouts making the section impassable, especially on larger bikes. The next iteration of the map will reflect this update. For now, riders can download the complete updated GPX tracks HERE.
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