Two children wearing yellow helmets and protective gear standing with black electric dirt bikes in a desert landscape with red rocky hills.Two children wearing yellow helmets and protective gear sitting on black and green dirt bikes on a rocky terrain with mountains at sunset.

Kids ATV & Dirt Bike Rentals UTah

Riding with Kids

Most places won’t let kids operate their own off-road vehicle, but we do!

"My son had the best experience and was grateful to see the emphasis on safety meets fun adventure. Highly recommend as there were no other operators in the area that had freedom to ride"

Mom of a Teen Son

10+

age kids ride their own bike

1 in 4

of our riders is under 18
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0

youth-rider dirt bike injuries requiring more than a Band-Aid

Since we opened. Every young rider matched to the right bike and coached by a guide.

Can kids ride dirt bikes in Utah?

Yes! eMotos have changed what’s possible for younger riders. Their lighter weight, adjustable power, and smaller sizes allow us to safely accommodate kids many traditional operators can’t.
Complete your OHV course now, or book your ride and we'll send you instructions.
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Bureau of Land Management Permitted Outfitter
National Forest Permitted Outfitter

Questions parents ask

Have a different question?
Which kids do best?

The ones who've been begging. Kids who already rip around on bikes, scooters or pit bikes, play sports, and want to go faster, not slower. If your kid lights up when they hear the word throttle, they're going to love this.

What if my kid isn't sure they want to ride?

Then skip the bike this time. A rider who's only there because the rest of the family is spends the whole ride fighting the bike, and the group slows down to match. Book them a seat in the side-by-side instead. Same trail, same views, zero pressure.

How do I know if my kid is ready?

They ride a bicycle without thinking about it, can touch the ground on the bike, squeeze a brake on instinct, and listen to a guide the first time. If they tend to freeze up or check out when things get hard, give it another year. The bike will still be here.

Can the rest of the family come along?

Yes. Book them a seat in the side-by-side. The SXS rides the same trail right alongside the bikes, so younger kids, grandparents, or anyone who'd rather be on camera duty is part of the whole ride. No course needed for passengers.

Ultimate Family Ride→

Can two people share one bike?

No. It's one rider per bike — our bikes don't have passenger seats, and that's on purpose. Anyone not riding their own bike rides in the UTV.

What skill level do kids need?

No experience needed. Electric dirt bikes have no clutch or gears, and every ride starts with instruction and a quick skills check. Riders need good balance and enough strength to handle a roughly 100 lb bike. Being able to touch the ground helps, but it's not a dealbreaker. Experienced mountain bikers often already know how to stop, hop off, and handle a bike that's too tall for them.

Why are you picky about who rides?

These are real dirt bikes on real terrain. Smaller kids need extra grit to make up for their size. We're looking for kids who get after it, listen to their guides, and can take a tumble without falling apart. Confidence, coordination, and temperament matter just as much as height.

How old do kids have to be?

Kids 10 and up can ride their own bike. Ages 8–9 may be approved on a case-by-case basis (think young Tony Hawk, not first day on two wheels).

Where do we ride?

Lots of the kids we see can really ride, and a scenic cruise just doesn't cut it for them. That's why we added our Next-Level tours, Toquerville and Babylon. Think sand, rock and technical lines that'll push a young rider who already knows what they're doing. New to riding? Start on Yant Flats, our easygoing scenic ride with wide red rock trails and big views. All of them are about 30 minutes west of Zion.

Why SoTah?

We’re the only shop between Vegas & SLC renting electric dirt bikes—and the only place where kids can ride too.

Beginner-friendly
Thrill seeker approved
Kids 10+