New Funding Boosts Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Access

The capital will support targeted improvements at key recreation sites, including a comprehensive signage overhaul for the Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System and safety fencing at the Greater Three Peaks riding area. Additional funds are earmarked for parking upgrades and site maintenance at the Tusher Tunnel, Uranium Arch, and Bartlett Alcove locations near Moab. The Fivemile Pass Recreation Area will see specific facility enhancements, such as restroom repairs and new informational kiosks at seven staging areas.

This investment arrives as the Bureau of Land Management continues to oversee millions of acres of motorized recreation space nationwide. By collaborating with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, the partnership seeks to balance rising visitation with the necessity of land stewardship. According to Wade Allinson, the OHV program manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, these upgrades are essential for protecting long-term access to the trails. Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen noted that the program prioritizes working alongside local communities who hold deep knowledge of these specific riding areas, ensuring the projects provide tangible improvements for frequent users.