Utah Motorcycle Tours
Guided Adventure Motorcycle Tours Through Utah’s Backcountry and Desert Terrain
Waypoints West Moto Adventures offers guided Utah motorcycle tours designed for riders who want to experience the state’s iconic desert landscapes, red-rock terrain, and remote backcountry routes. From canyon country dirt roads to rugged ADV trails, our Utah adventure motorcycle tours combine expert route planning, small group sizes, and hotel-based accommodations. These tours are built for experienced riders who want to explore Utah by motorcycle with confidence and local knowledge.
why ride Utah on an adventure motorcycle?
Utah is one of the most diverse motorcycle touring destinations in the United States. Riders experience vast desert landscapes, red-rock canyons, slickrock formations, and remote backcountry routes that are difficult to access without local knowledge. Utah’s climate, terrain variety, and public lands make it ideal for experienced motorcycle and adventure riders.
Terrain & riding conditions in ut
Red-rock desert and canyon terrain
Slickrock and sandstone ledges
Backcountry dirt roads and two-track
Remote desert and high-plateau routes
Optional challenge sections for advanced riders
Our Utah motorcycle tours are best suited for intermediate to advanced riders with prior riding experience. Riders should be comfortable riding on uneven surfaces, rocky terrain, and extended dirt sections. Adventure motorcycles are ideal for Utah touring, though lighter dual-sport bikes may be preferred for technical routes.
Waypoints West offers 3 Utah routes created and tested by Mark and Trevor.
Ut Highlands (5 days)
Discover the ultimate mix of scenic pavement and rugged off-road terrain on this Utah Adventure Motorcycle Tour, 5-day loop through Utah’s high country. The Utah Highlands Tour blends iconic paved canyon rides with remote forest roads across the Wasatch and Uinta ranges — a perfect balance of comfort and challenge for intermediate to advanced riders.
Moab Discovery (5 days)
Let us enable the adventure of a lifetime: a 3-in-1 adventure motorcycle tour in Moab, UT. Journey through the unparalleled beauty of this unforgettable trip, you will experience high mountain passes, thrilling desert runs, and awe-inspiring canyons. While in Moab, choose your ride from one of many route options.
Embark on the ultimate adventure with our 4-Day Moab Discovery Route, a thrilling journey through the iconic landscapes of the American West.
Local lodging, high mountains, scenic deserts make this the perfect week ADVing. Southern Utah has it all and we take you there and back. Accommodations feature a night at 3 Step Hideaway.
grand loop (5 days)
Utah Motorcycle Tour Options
Moab Motorcycle Tour – A guided motorcycle tour through Utah’s most iconic red-rock and slickrock terrain.
Utah BDR Sections – A guided motorcycle tour through Utah’s most iconic sections of the Utah BDR.
Custom Utah Motorcycle Tours – Private group rides and custom itineraries available upon request.
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Utah riding can depend on the area for the time of year to ride. Southern Utah, Moab area is best in the spring. You get the best dirt and temperatures for riding. However; our Utah Highlands tour we delay until the summer months to avoid possible snow and ice on the routes.
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Yes, every tour we offer, including our Utah tours are guided. All tours with over 4 people will also include a sweep rider.
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The best motorcycle for tours like ours is the one you feel the most confident on. As long as the bike can traverse the kind of terrain we ride, all bikes are welcome. For more details on specifics, check out our rider expectations page. In general, all bikes must be highway legal, have 100-250 miles of fuel range, and be capable of riding on dirt.
Our favorite is the KTM 890, or Aprilia Tuareg 660. These bikes fit the most people, are the most capable, and offer superior comfort. Bikes like the BMW GS 1200 are larger and are better suited to beginner level rides. The smaller class of bikes like the CF Moto 450, or Husky 501 are better suited to advanced rides, and can be less comfortable on county roads or pavement. Whether you have a smaller, or larger bike, all are great for adventure motorcycle tours.
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ADV bikes are perfect for Utah riding with larger gas tanks to get you through the desert lands. We have curated and tested routes designed specifically for ADV bikes to ensure great ride days.
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Our Utah tours will have a mix of mountain passes and dirt roads on each route.