Things to Note:
RIDE DIFFICULTY DEFINITIONS:
- PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST TRAILER YOUR OWN ATV/UTV TO THE SELECT TRAILHEAD/STAGING AREA (SEE RIDE DESCRIPTIONS)
- Rides with 5 or fewer registered participants may be cancelled or combined with other rides. You will be notified at check-in if there is a change to your schedule.
- Each participant must be responsible for his/her own health and well-being along the trail. If you have particular medical or physical limitations, but decide to go anyway, please make your guide aware of your condition.
- ATV trails are not intended for high speed riding. It is necessary that all participants stay with the group, remaining behind the front guide at all times, for the safety and peace of mind of the entire group. ATVs/UTVs must be in good mechanical condition.
- Trails are subject to change
RIDE DIFFICULTY DEFINITIONS:
- BEGINNER: These rides are almost wholly on maintained dirt roads. Some of the beginner rides may include short moderately steep sections or switchbacks.
- INTERMEDIATE: Intermediate rides generally include some road and ATV trail portions with some steep, rough or challenging trails.
- ADVANCED: Advanced rides will generally include portions that are steep, rough, and otherwise difficult to maneuver.
Trail Descriptions
Wednesday
Hole Trail
RIDE DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED
OHV Size Limitation: 62" and under
Approximate Mileage: 40 Miles
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride begins from Emery town (elevation 6,200 ft to 10,000 ft). From there, you will go to the Muddy River then up the Hole Trail passing superb views and great geology to Flagstaff Peak and Spinners Reservoir. Then drop down and across the Muddy at the Lower Crossing, then up to the Skyline past Blue Lake and head toward White Mountain. You will then go back down Black Fork to Wildcat Knolls and drop down Link Canyon back to Emery Town. This affords great views of up to 100 miles away!
OHV Size Limitation: 62" and under
Approximate Mileage: 40 Miles
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride begins from Emery town (elevation 6,200 ft to 10,000 ft). From there, you will go to the Muddy River then up the Hole Trail passing superb views and great geology to Flagstaff Peak and Spinners Reservoir. Then drop down and across the Muddy at the Lower Crossing, then up to the Skyline past Blue Lake and head toward White Mountain. You will then go back down Black Fork to Wildcat Knolls and drop down Link Canyon back to Emery Town. This affords great views of up to 100 miles away!
Behind the Reef
RIDE DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED
OHV Size Limitation: 50"
Approximate Mileage: 32
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This staging area will meet at Tan Seeps. From there, you will travel to Temple Mountain and view the remnants of the uranium mining boom of the 1950's. From Temple Mountain, you will follow Behind the Reef Trail to the Cistern Canyon (where we will have a lunch break) then to the Big Ridge Road, McKay Flats; be on the lookout for wild horses! Then back to Tan Seeps staging area. Collectively, this ride has maintained roads, intermediate trails, and short areas of advanced trails. Extra fuel may be needed depending on your mileage, we suggest everyone carry extra just in case.
OHV Size Limitation: 50"
Approximate Mileage: 32
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This staging area will meet at Tan Seeps. From there, you will travel to Temple Mountain and view the remnants of the uranium mining boom of the 1950's. From Temple Mountain, you will follow Behind the Reef Trail to the Cistern Canyon (where we will have a lunch break) then to the Big Ridge Road, McKay Flats; be on the lookout for wild horses! Then back to Tan Seeps staging area. Collectively, this ride has maintained roads, intermediate trails, and short areas of advanced trails. Extra fuel may be needed depending on your mileage, we suggest everyone carry extra just in case.
Buckhorn Wash
RIDE DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
OHV Size Limitation: None
Approximate Mileage: 35
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 8:00 AM
This ride begins at the Buckhorn Information Center. From there, you will travel the Wedge Overlook trail for a view of the 'Little Grand Canyon'. You will then head down into Buckhorn Draw to view a dinosaur track, the Buckhorn Panel, and the Swinging Bridge that spans the San Rafael River. From there, you will travel out of Buckhorn Wash and head to Furniture Draw to the Historic Chinese Railroad. You will then head back to the Buckhorn Information Center.
OHV Size Limitation: None
Approximate Mileage: 35
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Wednesday
Departure: 8:00 AM
This ride begins at the Buckhorn Information Center. From there, you will travel the Wedge Overlook trail for a view of the 'Little Grand Canyon'. You will then head down into Buckhorn Draw to view a dinosaur track, the Buckhorn Panel, and the Swinging Bridge that spans the San Rafael River. From there, you will travel out of Buckhorn Wash and head to Furniture Draw to the Historic Chinese Railroad. You will then head back to the Buckhorn Information Center.
Thursday
Big Mountain Ride
RIDE DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER
OHV Size Limitation: None
Approximate Mileage: 62
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 8:00 AM
Ride to the top of Ferron dugway (~8,200 feet). From there, you will go past Wrigley Reservoir then to Spineer's Reservoir. You will then travel along the South Side of Big Mountain and cross Skyline Drive at 12 Mile Flat. You will then head down the other side of the mountain into 6 Mile Canyon, then back up to Skyline and drop down to Ferron Reservoir and Willow Lake and back to camp. This ride is mainly on maintained Forest roads.
OHV Size Limitation: None
Approximate Mileage: 62
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 8:00 AM
Ride to the top of Ferron dugway (~8,200 feet). From there, you will go past Wrigley Reservoir then to Spineer's Reservoir. You will then travel along the South Side of Big Mountain and cross Skyline Drive at 12 Mile Flat. You will then head down the other side of the mountain into 6 Mile Canyon, then back up to Skyline and drop down to Ferron Reservoir and Willow Lake and back to camp. This ride is mainly on maintained Forest roads.
Indian Creek
RIDE DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
OHV Size Limitation: 50"
Approximate Mileage: 65
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride will leave from Ferron and head up to Willow Lake (elevation 9,650 ft). From there, you will head down to Singleton Flat and cross Indian Creek to Mcewen Flat. Then, climbing above the treeline you will go past Cove Lake and Jet Fox Reservoir to Skyline Drive. You will then head drop down through Georges Fork to Duck Fork Reservoir and ride the gravel road past Ferron Reservoir back to camp.
OHV Size Limitation: 50"
Approximate Mileage: 65
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride will leave from Ferron and head up to Willow Lake (elevation 9,650 ft). From there, you will head down to Singleton Flat and cross Indian Creek to Mcewen Flat. Then, climbing above the treeline you will go past Cove Lake and Jet Fox Reservoir to Skyline Drive. You will then head drop down through Georges Fork to Duck Fork Reservoir and ride the gravel road past Ferron Reservoir back to camp.
Fix-it Pass
RIDE DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
OHV Size Limitation: 70"
Approximate Mileage: 55
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride begins at Justensen Flats (elevation 5,550 ft). From there you will head down into Eagle Canyon, then you will follow the wash passing under the twin bridges of I-70 that span Eagle Canyon; then to Swasey's Cabin and across to the Head of Sinbad to some famous Indian Petroglyphs and Dutchman's Arch. From there, you will drop into Cane Wash and climb over Fix-It Pass into the North Coal Wash where you will see Slipper Arch. Then go to South Coal Wash through Eva Conover and back to Justensen Flats. This is one of the best rides in the San Rafael Swell.
OHV Size Limitation: 70"
Approximate Mileage: 55
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Thursday
Departure: 7:00 AM
This ride begins at Justensen Flats (elevation 5,550 ft). From there you will head down into Eagle Canyon, then you will follow the wash passing under the twin bridges of I-70 that span Eagle Canyon; then to Swasey's Cabin and across to the Head of Sinbad to some famous Indian Petroglyphs and Dutchman's Arch. From there, you will drop into Cane Wash and climb over Fix-It Pass into the North Coal Wash where you will see Slipper Arch. Then go to South Coal Wash through Eva Conover and back to Justensen Flats. This is one of the best rides in the San Rafael Swell.
Friday
Black Dragon
RIDE DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE
OHV Size Limitation: 66"
Approximate Mileage: 35
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 am
This ride will head up Ferron Canyon to Black Dragon Trail then on to Horn Mountain. Along the way you will visit the communication site with a birds-eye view of Castle Valley and the San Rafael Swell. From there, you will make a loop around the cap of Horn Mountain (elevation 9,000 feet) and return to camp.
OHV Size Limitation: 66"
Approximate Mileage: 35
Staging Area: Leaves from base
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 am
This ride will head up Ferron Canyon to Black Dragon Trail then on to Horn Mountain. Along the way you will visit the communication site with a birds-eye view of Castle Valley and the San Rafael Swell. From there, you will make a loop around the cap of Horn Mountain (elevation 9,000 feet) and return to camp.
Littles Creek Loop
RIDE DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
OHV Size Limitation: 66"
Approximate Mileage: 40
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 am
You must trailer approximately 40 miles to Joe's Valley Reservoir (elevation 6990 ft.). This ride begins at the Reeder Trailhead. From there, you will head up the dugway to Skyline Drive where there are fantastic views and back down Littles Creek to Grassy Lake and back to Joe's Valley Reservoir.
OHV Size Limitation: 66"
Approximate Mileage: 40
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 am
You must trailer approximately 40 miles to Joe's Valley Reservoir (elevation 6990 ft.). This ride begins at the Reeder Trailhead. From there, you will head up the dugway to Skyline Drive where there are fantastic views and back down Littles Creek to Grassy Lake and back to Joe's Valley Reservoir.
Copper Globe
RIDE DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
OHV Size Limitation: 70"
Approximate Mileage: 30
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 AM
This ride begins at Justensen Flats (elevation 7000 ft). From the staging area, you will drop down into Devil's Canyon and then climb out to Copper Globe Mine and onto Link Flats. Keep an eye out for wild horses and very outstanding scenery. You will visit the Copper Globe mine area and see the old buildings/mine shaft remnants. From there you will ride out to Red's Canyon Overlook and the Lucky Strike Mine Overlook then back to the staging area. You will enjoy breathtaking views along the way.
OHV Size Limitation: 70"
Approximate Mileage: 30
Staging Area: Must trailer to
Day Available: Friday
Departure: 8:00 AM
This ride begins at Justensen Flats (elevation 7000 ft). From the staging area, you will drop down into Devil's Canyon and then climb out to Copper Globe Mine and onto Link Flats. Keep an eye out for wild horses and very outstanding scenery. You will visit the Copper Globe mine area and see the old buildings/mine shaft remnants. From there you will ride out to Red's Canyon Overlook and the Lucky Strike Mine Overlook then back to the staging area. You will enjoy breathtaking views along the way.