4 Day Cloverleaf Tour - Southern Utah
Shared Trip
Cross-Country
Four-day guided cross-country UTV adventure through Southern Utah terrainProfessional support includes lead guide, sweep vehicle, and equipped chase truckRoutes cover desert trails, mountains, and backcountry near multiple locations
Get ready to tackle some of the most scenic and challenging terrain Southern Utah has to offer with FATCO's top-rated 4 Day Cloverleaf Tour. This cross-country adventure puts you behind the wheel of your own UTV while we handle all the logistics, route planning, and safety coordination. You'll be riding through desert washes, climbing mountain passes, and navigating remote backcountry trails that most people never get to see. We're talking about the kind of terrain that makes Southern Utah a world-class destination for serious off-roaders.
This isn't your typical weekend ride around the block. Our Cloverleaf Tour covers four full days of cross-country riding through some of the most diverse terrain you'll find anywhere. Depending on seasonal conditions and trail access, we'll be exploring areas around Mt. Carmel, Escalante, Tropic, and Duck Creek Village. Each location brings its own character - from the red rock country near Mt. Carmel to the higher elevation forests around Duck Creek Village. You bring your own UTV and we take care of everything else. Our lead guide knows these trails like the back of his hand, and our sweep rider makes sure nobody gets left behind. Plus, our fully equipped chase truck follows along with all the recovery gear, tools, and emergency supplies you could need. We start every morning at 9 AM sharp, but before we hit the trails, there's a mandatory safety meeting at 11 AM where we cover the day's route, weather conditions, and any special considerations. This tour requires a minimum group of 8 UTVs to run, and we can handle up to 20 machines on shared trips. At $300 per day per UTV, you're getting professional guiding, safety support, and access to trails that would take you years to discover on your own.
Southern Utah's terrain throws everything at you, and that's what makes this tour so customer favorite among serious riders. We're dealing with sandy washes where you'll need to keep your momentum up, rocky ledges that test your line choice, and steep climbs where throttle control makes all the difference. The red rock country around Mt. Carmel features slickrock sections that feel like riding on another planet - your tires will find traction in places that look impossible. When we head up toward Duck Creek Village, the terrain shifts to mountain trails with loose gravel, fallen timber, and elevation changes that'll have your ears popping. The key to handling this variety is reading the terrain ahead and adjusting your riding style accordingly. In the sandy sections, you'll want to air down your tires and keep the power on through the turns. On the rocky stuff, it's all about picking your line and taking your time - there's no shame in walking a tough section first. Our guides will be calling out obstacles and suggesting lines over the radio, but ultimately you're the one making the decisions behind the wheel. That's part of what makes cross-country riding so addictive - every mile presents new challenges and the satisfaction of conquering terrain that looked impossible from a distance.
The desert bighorn sheep are the kings of this country, and spotting one of these magnificent animals is always a highlight of our tours. These sheep are perfectly adapted to the steep, rocky terrain we ride through, with specialized hooves that grip like nothing you've ever seen. They typically weigh between 100-200 pounds and can leap across canyon gaps that would make your heart stop. Early morning and late afternoon are your best chances to spot them, especially in the higher elevation areas around Duck Creek Village during summer months. What makes seeing bighorn sheep so special is their incredible agility - watching them navigate terrain that challenges our UTVs puts their evolutionary adaptations in perspective. The desert cottontail rabbits are everywhere once you start looking for them, darting between sagebrush and hiding in rock crevices. These little guys are most active during the cooler parts of the day and serve as an important food source for the area's predators. They're perfectly camouflaged against the desert floor, so you'll often see them only when they bolt from cover right in front of your UTV. Red-tailed hawks patrol the skies above our riding areas, and you'll frequently see them perched on cliff edges or soaring on thermals. These raptors hunt during daylight hours and their distinctive cry echoes off the canyon walls. They're year-round residents with wingspans reaching up to four feet, and watching them hunt while you're taking a trail break adds another dimension to the wilderness experience.
Four days of guided cross-country riding through Southern Utah's most spectacular terrain doesn't come around every day. You get professional route planning, safety support, and access to trails that most riders never find on their own. Our experienced guides handle the navigation and logistics while you focus on the pure joy of riding challenging terrain in some of the most beautiful country in the West. Keep in mind that lodging isn't included in the tour price, but we can help coordinate accommodations in advance - just ask when you're ready to book. Whether you're looking to push your riding skills to the next level or just want to explore new country with a group of like-minded riders, this tour delivers an authentic Utah backcountry experience that'll have you planning your return trip before you've even finished this one. Give us a call to check available dates and secure your spot on the next Cloverleaf Tour.
Hurricane, UT