Jordan River Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area is a Utah State Park located in

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, USA. The park is dedicated to recreation with

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s. It consists of four separate tracks, with tabletops and banked turns, and is open from approximately early April to approximately mid-October. Off-highway motorcycle (OHM) riders have access to two

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tracks. The novice and grand-prix tracks are open to both OHMs and

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s. All riders must wear a helmet and all machines must be currently registered. Before riding here, or on any public land, youth from 8–16 years old (and until they get a driver license) must take and pass the state-required youth off-highway vehicle (OHV) education program; children under the age of eight may not operate an OHV on public land in Utah. Youth must carry their safety certificate while riding.

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Jordan River Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
{{authority control Off-roading Parks in Salt Lake City Protected areas established in 2002 State parks of Utah 2002 establishments in Utah