Trail Hero 2025: What to Know Before You Go

The countdown is almost over! Trail Hero 2025 is happening from September 29 through October 4 in Hurricane, Utah. Now in its 10th year, Trail Hero has grown into one of the biggest off-road events in the country. Thousands of drivers make their way to Sand Mountain each fall to experience guided trail rides, rock sports competitions, vendor shows, live music, and charity events that give back to the off-road community.

This year, Trails Offroad™ will not be an official vendor at Trail Hero, but our Content Coordinator, Ryan, will be attending. If you spot him out on the trails or at one of the events, be sure to stop and say hi.

If you’re planning to attend, here’s everything you need to know about registration, the daily schedule, and how the trail rating system works so you can choose the right runs for your rig.

What is Trail Hero?

Trail Hero kicked off in 2015 with one main idea: get people out on the trails at Sand Mountain and use the event to give back. It started small, just a few guided rides, but the word spread and now it’s one of the biggest off-road gatherings in the country. This year marks its 10th anniversary, and thousands of drivers and spectators will be in Hurricane, Utah, for a week of trail rides, concerts, competitions, and plenty of time around the campfire.

Even with all the growth, the purpose hasn’t changed. Trail Hero was built to give veterans and people with special needs the chance to get on the trails. Over the last decade, more than 1,500 special needs riders and 5,000 veterans have been part of it. Thanks to so many volunteers who guide, spot, recover vehicles, or even hand over their own passenger seat so someone else can experience Sand Mountain.

The event also puts a spotlight on public land. Access to these lands is shrinking every year, and without groups fighting for it, places like Sand Mountain could disappear from the map. That’s why Trail Hero works with Hero For A Day, 4 Wheel to Heal, the Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association, and Racing Anxiety to raise both money and awareness.

Yes, the trail rides are the backbone, but Trail Hero has turned into much more. Each day has its own theme. The vendor show brings in more than 200 businesses from the off-road and outdoor community. There are rock crawling events, the Trail Breaker, the Rockzilla SXS Shootout, a golf tournament, nightly bonfires, and even a multi-day music fest.

Trail Hero is about having fun on the trails, but it’s also about protecting land, supporting veterans and special needs riders, and making sure everyone has a chance to enjoy the outdoors.

Registration and Check-In

If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time! Online registration is currently $60 per trail, per vehicle, and it stays open until September 15th. After that, online sales close and the only way to register will be in person during the event. Remember that you will need to stop by on-site registration at least once to sign waivers, collect your event passes, and confirm your trail schedule.

On-site registration begins at the Yukon Gear & Axle Kickoff Party on Monday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at Sand Hollow Resort. It continues each morning from 7–10 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds, and trails registered on-site costs $70 per vehicle, per trail.

A couple of things to note: Trail Hero will not be working with Sand Hollow State Park in 2025, so anyone entering the park will need to pay the separate park fee. Refunds are limited as well. There are no refunds after September 15th or after 90 days from purchase, though you do have the option to donate your trail funds to one of Trail Hero’s nonprofit partners.

For the entire Trail Hero Schedule, please visit this link.

Trail Hero Trails

Trail Hero features more than 150 trail runs ranging from stock-friendly runs to some of the hardest buggy trails in the country. Each trail is rated on a 1–15 scale so drivers can choose the right routes for their rigs.

• Mild (1–3): Stock 4x4-friendly, no lockers needed.
• Moderate (4–6): 33–35” tires and at least one locker recommended.
• Difficult (7–8): Lockers front and rear, 37”+ tires, body protection, and advanced skill.
• Buggy (9–10): Hydro assist, beadlocks, heavy-duty axles, and full safety gear required.
• Hardcore Pass (11–15): Extreme buggy trails demanding portal axles, rear steer, and helmets.

Each guided ride includes experienced trail leaders, spotting when needed, and recovery support. You can register for the trails here.

Want a sneak peek at some of the trails? We’ve got you! Below are our mapped trails that you can register to explore during Trail Hero. And if you end up registering for any of these rides, make sure you leave a review and let us know your experience.

Mild Trails (1-3)

• Dinosaur Tracks
• Toquerville Falls
• East Rim

Moderate Trails (4-6)

• Milts Mile
• Resurrection
• West Rim
• Plan B
• Sliplock Gulch
• Top of the World
• Razzle Dazzle
• Sampsonite

Difficult Trails (7-8)

• Triple 7
• Double Sammy
• The Maze
• John's Trail
• Risky Biz
• Queens Court

Buggy Trails (9-10)

• Twister
• Joint Effort
• Arrowhead Canyon
• The Fallen
• Nasty Half

Trail Hero has come a long way since it first started, and it’s easy to see why people keep coming back. The trails at Sand Mountain are the main draw, but the event has turned into so much more than that.

This year marks ten years of Trail Hero, and the goal is still the same: make sure everyone has the chance to get outside and enjoy these trails, while fighting to keep our public lands open. If you’re heading to Hurricane, get ready for a busy week, a lot of wheeling, and the kind of memories that stick with you long after you’ve packed up and headed home.

And don’t forget to leave a trail review on Trails Offroad™ for any routes you plan to do!