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Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
Side by Side recommended. Helmets are required if riding a 4 wheeler. 4 wheel drive required. Starting at Docs Beach, winding through cedars and ponderosa pines up a steep stretch of sandstone slick rock to the top of Red Mountain. Near the top you will see a historic log cabin and amazing views of Ashley Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trail is narrow and challenging in many places.
Red Mountain Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
Description:Side by Side recommended. Helmets are required if riding a 4 wheeler. 4 wheel drive required. Starting at Docs Beach, winding through cedars and ponderosa pines up a steep stretch of sandstone slick rock to the top of Red Mountain. Near the top you will see a historic log cabin and amazing views of Ashley Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trail is narrow and challenging in many places.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Calder Trail Head 45 minutes
An easy ride on two-track and bladed trails through Sears and Crouse Canyons a place where outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once hid from the law. This trail is full of Old West history including: mines, greed, jealousy, betrayal, and even murder. Stop and have a picnic at the John Jarvie Historical Site to hear the tales of these old outlaws. Along the way you could see a variety of wildlife including: deer, elk, and maybe a mountain lion.
John Jarvie Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Calder Trail Head 45 minutes
Description: An easy ride on two-track and bladed trails through Sears and Crouse Canyons a place where outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once hid from the law. This trail is full of Old West history including: mines, greed, jealousy, betrayal, and even murder. Stop and have a picnic at the John Jarvie Historical Site to hear the tales of these old outlaws. Along the way you could see a variety of wildlife including: deer, elk, and maybe a mountain lion.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or Trailer to Coal Mine Basin Trail Head 5 miles away.
Two-track trail offering a roller coaster ride from diving down into wash bottoms to climbing back to the ridge tops. You can explore Little Mountain's thrills along the way including old coal mines, big views of Ashley Valley and snow covered Marsh Peak at the top, and deep canyon exploring.
Sundance Kid Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or Trailer to Coal Mine Basin Trail Head 5 miles away.
Description: Two-track trail offering a roller coaster ride from diving down into wash bottoms to climbing back to the ridge tops. You can explore Little Mountain's thrills along the way including old coal mines, big views of Ashley Valley and snow covered Marsh Peak at the top, and deep canyon exploring.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Jensen trail head 15 miles
Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock and to a few boggy bottoms. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted. Mayor Baker/Naples City will be guiding and providing lunch for riders on Friday.
Josie Morris Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Jensen trail head 15 miles
Description: Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock and to a few boggy bottoms. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted. Mayor Baker/Naples City will be guiding and providing lunch for riders on Friday.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Buckskin hills Trail Head (5 miles).
Two-track trail in the High Uintah Mountains that will lead you deep into the wilderness, through sagebrush flats, past rushing streams, to sweeping alpine vistas below majestic peaks and even a tour of the historical Stringham Cabin. The opportunity for exploration is endless. It is sure to be a favorite ride. Along the way you might see elk, mule deer, moose, mountain goat, coyote, black bear, and bighorn sheep. Mayor Hammond/Vernal City will be guiding and providing lunch for riders on Friday.
Outlaw Range Ride Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Buckskin hills Trail Head (5 miles).
Description: Two-track trail in the High Uintah Mountains that will lead you deep into the wilderness, through sagebrush flats, past rushing streams, to sweeping alpine vistas below majestic peaks and even a tour of the historical Stringham Cabin. The opportunity for exploration is endless. It is sure to be a favorite ride. Along the way you might see elk, mule deer, moose, mountain goat, coyote, black bear, and bighorn sheep. Mayor Hammond/Vernal City will be guiding and providing lunch for riders on Friday.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Jensen trail head 15 miles
A fast paced (up to 70 MPH) ride below Blue Mountain across the Colorado boarder (like you are being chased by a posse) Just like the outlaws! After lunch and Ice Cream come back into Utah across Deadman’s bench and return to Vernal.
Musket Shot Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Jensen trail head 15 miles
Description: A fast paced (up to 70 MPH) ride below Blue Mountain across the Colorado boarder (like you are being chased by a posse) Just like the outlaws! After lunch and Ice Cream come back into Utah across Deadman’s bench and return to Vernal.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Duck Rock Trail Head 1 hr.
After unloading at Duck Rock you will take a relaxing and fun 45 mile ride through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs. Along the way up washes, over ridges, and along cliffs you will visit what's left of the historic mining towns (ghost towns) Rainbow & Watson. You will visit the abandoned Gilsonite mines that employed the people that once lived there. If you are afraid of heights.....don't look down, these mines can be 1000 feet deep. Along the way, keep an eye out for dugouts, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
Southam Canyon Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Duck Rock Trail Head 1 hr.
Description: After unloading at Duck Rock you will take a relaxing and fun 45 mile ride through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs. Along the way up washes, over ridges, and along cliffs you will visit what's left of the historic mining towns (ghost towns) Rainbow & Watson. You will visit the abandoned Gilsonite mines that employed the people that once lived there. If you are afraid of heights.....don't look down, these mines can be 1000 feet deep. Along the way, keep an eye out for dugouts, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Duck Rock Trail Head 1 hr.
After unloading at Duck Rock you will take a relaxing 15 mile ride on gravel roads through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs to the historic mining ghost town of Dragon (the start of the Rector / Dragon Trail) From here the trail takes you up Dragon Canyon and down Rector Ridge. Along the way, you will pass through what is left of the ghost towns, Rector and Dragon and the abandoned gilsonite mines that once employed the people who lived there. If you are afraid of heights . . . do not look down! These mines can be over 1,000 feet deep. Along the way, keep an eye out for dugouts, bread ovens, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
Rector Dragon Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailer Required. Drive time to Duck Rock Trail Head 1 hr.
Description: After unloading at Duck Rock you will take a relaxing 15 mile ride on gravel roads through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs to the historic mining ghost town of Dragon (the start of the Rector / Dragon Trail) From here the trail takes you up Dragon Canyon and down Rector Ridge. Along the way, you will pass through what is left of the ghost towns, Rector and Dragon and the abandoned gilsonite mines that once employed the people who lived there. If you are afraid of heights . . . do not look down! These mines can be over 1,000 feet deep. Along the way, keep an eye out for dugouts, bread ovens, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 PM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP to trail head 5 miles.
Night ride leaves from Naples Park.
Side by Sides recommended / 4 wheel drive required. Join us for a thrilling ride that is not for the weak of heart! It will be an adventure you will talk about for years to come. This is a more difficult trail that runs up and down the steep pitches of Asphalt Ridge just south of Vernal. You will view vistas from Marsh Peak to the Book Cliffs and then drop down next to the Green River. Along the way you will see natural deposits of tar sands and even places where it is bubbling out of the ground.
Ride by Lights - side by Sides recommended / 4 wheel drive required. Join us for a thrilling night ride that is not for the weak of heart on the Butch Cassidy trail! This ride will leave after dinner on Saturday night from the Naples Park and by escort down Vernal Main Street. Accessorize your OHV with light gear to help it really make you stand out. The Saturday "Ride by Lights" is a crowd favorite and has been referred to as a "night roller coaster."
Ride by Lights-Ride leave from Naples Park at 8:30PM.
Butch Cassidy Trail Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 PM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP to trail head 5 miles.
Night ride leaves from Naples Park.
Description:Side by Sides recommended / 4 wheel drive required. Join us for a thrilling ride that is not for the weak of heart! It will be an adventure you will talk about for years to come. This is a more difficult trail that runs up and down the steep pitches of Asphalt Ridge just south of Vernal. You will view vistas from Marsh Peak to the Book Cliffs and then drop down next to the Green River. Along the way you will see natural deposits of tar sands and even places where it is bubbling out of the ground.
Ride by Lights - side by Sides recommended / 4 wheel drive required. Join us for a thrilling night ride that is not for the weak of heart on the Butch Cassidy trail! This ride will leave after dinner on Saturday night from the Naples Park and by escort down Vernal Main Street. Accessorize your OHV with light gear to help it really make you stand out. The Saturday "Ride by Lights" is a crowd favorite and has been referred to as a "night roller coaster."
Ride by Lights-Ride leave from Naples Park at 8:30PM.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
Utah State Parks will be guiding this ride. Explore the Doc’s Beach area as you travel through ancient times along petroglyph panels that tell a story of times gone by. Enjoy views of Steinaker State Park as you pass on to Moonshine Arch, a massive sandstone natural arch neatly tucked away in the cliffs just north of Vernal. Enjoy a scenic ride as you overlook the valley below. We will break for lunch at the Steinaker Group Pavilion.
Moonshine Arch Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
Description: Utah State Parks will be guiding this ride. Explore the Doc’s Beach area as you travel through ancient times along petroglyph panels that tell a story of times gone by. Enjoy views of Steinaker State Park as you pass on to Moonshine Arch, a massive sandstone natural arch neatly tucked away in the cliffs just north of Vernal. Enjoy a scenic ride as you overlook the valley below. We will break for lunch at the Steinaker Group Pavilion.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
20 miles of paved road. Explore Ashley National Forest along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway. Enjoy Taylor Mountain as you ride along the Ashley Gorge on the way to historic Anderson Creek. Explore an old time saw mill and smelter. Climb to the top of Dryer Mountain Mine, and drop into Iron Springs past Big Bush Creek Cave. Enjoy views of wildlife, lily pad lakes, lodge pole pine trees, quake aspens, and Leidy Peak -- one of the highest peaks in the Uintas. Uintah County Commission will be guiding this ride on Thursday and providing lunch.
John Taylor Loop Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP or trailer to Doc's Beach Trail Head (5 miles)
Description: 20 miles of paved road. Explore Ashley National Forest along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway. Enjoy Taylor Mountain as you ride along the Ashley Gorge on the way to historic Anderson Creek. Explore an old time saw mill and smelter. Climb to the top of Dryer Mountain Mine, and drop into Iron Springs past Big Bush Creek Cave. Enjoy views of wildlife, lily pad lakes, lodge pole pine trees, quake aspens, and Leidy Peak -- one of the highest peaks in the Uintas. Uintah County Commission will be guiding this ride on Thursday and providing lunch.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info:
(Short steep section Difficulty 7)
This trail loops around Bassett Springs, Dyer Mine, Iron Springs and Big & Little Brush Creeks. Trail will consist of high elevation forest two tracks roads with a mid-point assent up a tight rough boulder covered mountain trail with steep climbs, multiple stops along the way for sightseeing ,scenic overviews, and Dutch Oven lunch. Some low water crossings (usually minor).
Dyer Mine Loop Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info:
Description: (Short steep section Difficulty 7)
This trail loops around Bassett Springs, Dyer Mine, Iron Springs and Big & Little Brush Creeks. Trail will consist of high elevation forest two tracks roads with a mid-point assent up a tight rough boulder covered mountain trail with steep climbs, multiple stops along the way for sightseeing ,scenic overviews, and Dutch Oven lunch. Some low water crossings (usually minor).
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering optional 10 min (may ride from staging area)
Description: This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges, overhangs, steep climbs, off camber, frame twists, and straddle points, roll over/body damage possible, experienced driving skills required
Difficulty: 8 with optional obstacles 10+
Docs Beach Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering optional 10 min (may ride from staging area)
Description: Description: This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges, overhangs, steep climbs, off camber, frame twists, and straddle points, roll over/body damage possible, experienced driving skills required
Difficulty: 8 with optional obstacles 10+
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering optional 10 min (may ride from staging area)
Description: This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges,
overhangs, steep climbs, off-camber, frame twists, rollover/body/ damage possible. This
is an advanced ride. Experienced driving skills required.
(Difficulty 7 with Optional obstacles 8+)
Sand Bar Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering optional 10 min (may ride from staging area)
Description: Description: This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges,
overhangs, steep climbs, off-camber, frame twists, rollover/body/ damage possible. This
is an advanced ride. Experienced driving skills required.
(Difficulty 7 with Optional obstacles 8+)
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering, Ride from staging area.
10 to 15 miles of paved road
Description: This is a fun interactive ride that combines archery and OHV together. Starting at Western Park riders will travel up Taylor Mountain to the area around forested landscaped Iron Springs Campground, then proceeds to the Range Study area and down
Diamond Mountain back to Vernal. Throughout the trail there will be three to four archery shooting stations for the riders to shoot at. Points will be awarded at each station and the archer with the most points will win a prize each day. Participants are encouraged to bring their own archery equipment. Bows and arrows will be provided if needed.
There is an additional $10 fee for this ride for those wishing to participate in the archery shooting.
Cowboys and Indians Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering, Ride from staging area.
Description:10 to 15 miles of paved road
Description: This is a fun interactive ride that combines archery and OHV together. Starting at Western Park riders will travel up Taylor Mountain to the area around forested landscaped Iron Springs Campground, then proceeds to the Range Study area and down
Diamond Mountain back to Vernal. Throughout the trail there will be three to four archery shooting stations for the riders to shoot at. Points will be awarded at each station and the archer with the most points will win a prize each day. Participants are encouraged to bring their own archery equipment. Bows and arrows will be provided if needed.
There is an additional $10 fee for this ride for those wishing to participate in the archery shooting.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP to trail head 5 miles.
Night ride leaves from Naples Park.
Starting at Western Park riders travel to the Buckskin Hills Shooting Range where the participants will shoot at a .22 silhouette range, AR rifle range, competitive pistol, and Cowboy Action Shoot. Points will be awarded at each station and the shooter with the most points will win a prize daily. After shooting, ride the Sheriff Pope Trail through the Buckskin Mountains near Red Fleet Reservoir and back to the Shooting Range.
*Firearms and ammo will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own firearms.
* There is an additional $10 fee for this ride for those wishing to participate in the shooting activities.
Wild West Shootout Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Ride from WP to trail head 5 miles.
Night ride leaves from Naples Park.
Description: Starting at Western Park riders travel to the Buckskin Hills Shooting Range where the participants will shoot at a .22 silhouette range, AR rifle range, competitive pistol, and Cowboy Action Shoot. Points will be awarded at each station and the shooter with the most points will win a prize daily. After shooting, ride the Sheriff Pope Trail through the Buckskin Mountains near Red Fleet Reservoir and back to the Shooting Range.
*Firearms and ammo will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own firearms.
* There is an additional $10 fee for this ride for those wishing to participate in the shooting activities.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering Required
Description:Try your luck at this self guided trail! This ride runs along the rim of historic Diamond Mountain and winds through cedar filled ridges. Along the way enjoy views of Dinosaur National Monument and Split Mountain.
The Gambler Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering Required
Description: Description:Try your luck at this self guided trail! This ride runs along the rim of historic Diamond Mountain and winds through cedar filled ridges. Along the way enjoy views of Dinosaur National Monument and Split Mountain.
Description: The Vernal Foodie Tour takes you around Vernal to some of the
most delicious and mouth watering local favorite places. Each stop you will be get
an insider experience as you sample foods & drinks at each location, Come enjoy a
sampler plate of world famous breakfasts, hand dipped chocolates, out of this world
meats that melt in your mouth, homemade mozzarella cheese, wood fired
Neapolitan pizza, artisan crafted beer (and non alcoholic choices too)
and deserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
There is an extra $30 fee for this ride.
Vernal Foodie Tour
Start Time/ Location: Friday June 3rd 08:30 PM
Info: No Trailering Required
Description: Description: The Vernal Foodie Tour takes you around Vernal to some of the
most delicious and mouth watering local favorite places. Each stop you will be get
an insider experience as you sample foods & drinks at each location, Come enjoy a
sampler plate of world famous breakfasts, hand dipped chocolates, out of this world
meats that melt in your mouth, homemade mozzarella cheese, wood fired
Neapolitan pizza, artisan crafted beer (and non alcoholic choices too)
and deserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
There is an extra $30 fee for this ride.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Enjoy some of the most beautiful overlooks and scenery in the Uinta Mountains on the ride to Paradise.
This ride is approximately 30 miles round trip and has a 2500 ft elevation climb. On this ride you’ll enjoy plenty of scenery and wildlife. Riders frequently enjoy spotting wild turkeys, deer, elk, and sometimes even a moose!
From Western Park, trailer to the Serendipity Ranch at the Base of Mosby Mountain. From the ranch riders will head north out of the ranch on a county road and travel about 3 miles up Paradise Park Road crossing a couple cattle guards before entering into Ashley National Forest. The ride will continue to Julius Reservoir, Paradise Park Reservoir, and then turn around back to the Ice Cave Peak before returning back to the ranch.
Lunch will be provided Thursday and Friday for registered riders provided by The Serendipity Ranch & 4 Brother’s Pizza.
Ride to Paradise Map
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Description: Enjoy some of the most beautiful overlooks and scenery in the Uinta Mountains on the ride to Paradise.
This ride is approximately 30 miles round trip and has a 2500 ft elevation climb. On this ride you’ll enjoy plenty of scenery and wildlife. Riders frequently enjoy spotting wild turkeys, deer, elk, and sometimes even a moose!
From Western Park, trailer to the Serendipity Ranch at the Base of Mosby Mountain. From the ranch riders will head north out of the ranch on a county road and travel about 3 miles up Paradise Park Road crossing a couple cattle guards before entering into Ashley National Forest. The ride will continue to Julius Reservoir, Paradise Park Reservoir, and then turn around back to the Ice Cave Peak before returning back to the ranch.
Lunch will be provided Thursday and Friday for registered riders provided by The Serendipity Ranch & 4 Brother’s Pizza.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Explore Ashley National Forest along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway. Enjoy Taylor Mountain as you ride along the Ashley Gorge on the way to Historic Anderson Creek. Explore old-time saw mill and smelter. Climb to the top of Dyer Mountain Mine and drop into Iron Springs past Big Brush Creek Cave. Enjoy views of wildlife, lily pad lakes, lodge pole pine trees, quaking aspens, enjoy Leidy Peak, one of the highest peaks in the Uinta’s.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, 50” or less trails, boulder fields, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush, Aspen groves and Pine forests. Ranging from 7000’ to 10,000’ with spectacular views.
(NEW Motorcycle) Anderson Creek
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Description: Explore Ashley National Forest along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway. Enjoy Taylor Mountain as you ride along the Ashley Gorge on the way to Historic Anderson Creek. Explore old-time saw mill and smelter. Climb to the top of Dyer Mountain Mine and drop into Iron Springs past Big Brush Creek Cave. Enjoy views of wildlife, lily pad lakes, lodge pole pine trees, quaking aspens, enjoy Leidy Peak, one of the highest peaks in the Uinta’s.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, 50” or less trails, boulder fields, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush, Aspen groves and Pine forests. Ranging from 7000’ to 10,000’ with spectacular views.
Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock and to a few boggy bottoms. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, sand, slick rock and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 4800’ to 8200’ with one of the best views in the area. From Petroglyphs by the Green River to the top of the world view of Blue Mountain.
(NEW Motorcycle) Josie Morris
Start Time/ Location: Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Description: Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock and to a few boggy bottoms. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, sand, slick rock and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 4800’ to 8200’ with one of the best views in the area. From Petroglyphs by the Green River to the top of the world view of Blue Mountain.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
This trail loops around Bassett Springs, Dyer Mine, Iron Springs and Big & Little Brush Creeks. Trail will consist of high elevation forest two tracks roads with a mid-point assent up a tight rough boulder covered mountain trail with steep climbs, multiple stops along the way for sightseeing ,scenic overviews. Some low water crossings (usually minor).
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, 50 or less trails, boulder fields, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush, Aspen groves and Pine forests. Ranging from 8000’ to 10,000’ with spectacular views.
(NEW Motorcycle) Iron Springs Loop
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Description: This trail loops around Bassett Springs, Dyer Mine, Iron Springs and Big & Little Brush Creeks. Trail will consist of high elevation forest two tracks roads with a mid-point assent up a tight rough boulder covered mountain trail with steep climbs, multiple stops along the way for sightseeing ,scenic overviews. Some low water crossings (usually minor).
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, 50 or less trails, boulder fields, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush, Aspen groves and Pine forests. Ranging from 8000’ to 10,000’ with spectacular views.
Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Two-track trail offering a roller coaster ride from diving down into wash bottoms to climbing back to the ridge tops. You can explore Little Mountain's thrills along the way including old coal mines, big views of Ashley Valley and snow covered Marsh Peak at the top, and deep canyon exploring.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 5500’ to 8500’ with spectacular views.
(NEW Motorcycle) Little Mountain Loop
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 45 minutes to Trail head.
Description: Two-track trail offering a roller coaster ride from diving down into wash bottoms to climbing back to the ridge tops. You can explore Little Mountain's thrills along the way including old coal mines, big views of Ashley Valley and snow covered Marsh Peak at the top, and deep canyon exploring.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, and rock gardens. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 5500’ to 8500’ with spectacular views.
Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 10 minutes to Trail head.
Starting at Doc's Beach Trail head, winding through cedars and ponderosa pines up a steep stretch of sandstone slick rock to the top of Red Mountain. Near the top you will see a historic log cabin and amazing views of Ashley Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trail is narrow and challenging in many places.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, sand, slick rock, ledges and rock gardens. Ride through Sagebrush, Cedar/Pinion, and Pondarosa Pines. Ranging from 5700’ to 7800’.
(NEW Motorcycle) Red Mountain Loop
Start Time/ Location: Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: Trailering required, 10 minutes to Trail head.
Description: Starting at Doc's Beach Trail head, winding through cedars and ponderosa pines up a steep stretch of sandstone slick rock to the top of Red Mountain. Near the top you will see a historic log cabin and amazing views of Ashley Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trail is narrow and challenging in many places.
General Description- Combination of gravel roads, two track, sand, slick rock, ledges and rock gardens. Ride through Sagebrush, Cedar/Pinion, and Pondarosa Pines. Ranging from 5700’ to 7800’.
Ride over beautiful Diamond Mountain and down Crouse Canyon to the Historic Jarvie Ranch and The Swinging Bridge over the Green River. Then ride over Flaming George Dam on your way to explore Ashley National Forest as you ride along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway you will travel past rushing streams, lily pad lakes, and lodge pole pine trees. Enjoy amazing views of Leidy Peak, one of the highest peaks in the Uintah’s.
(NEW Adventure Bike) Diamond Mountain
Start Time/ Location: Saturday June 4th 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering.
Description: Ride over beautiful Diamond Mountain and down Crouse Canyon to the Historic Jarvie Ranch and The Swinging Bridge over the Green River. Then ride over Flaming George Dam on your way to explore Ashley National Forest as you ride along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway you will travel past rushing streams, lily pad lakes, and lodge pole pine trees. Enjoy amazing views of Leidy Peak, one of the highest peaks in the Uintah’s.
Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted.
General Description- Combination of paved, gravel and two track roads. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 4800’ to 8200’ with one of the best views in the area. From Petroglyphs by the Green River to the top of the world view of Blue Mountain.
(NEW Adventure Bike) Blue Mountain
Start Time/ Location: Friday June 3rd 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering.
Description: Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock. You won’t want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted.
General Description- Combination of paved, gravel and two track roads. Scenic ride through Sagebrush and Cedar/Pinion. Ranging from 4800’ to 8200’ with one of the best views in the area. From Petroglyphs by the Green River to the top of the world view of Blue Mountain.
After unloading at "Duck Rock" you will take a relaxing 15 mile ride on gravel roads through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs to the historic Mining town of Dragon (the start of the Rector/Dragon Trail). From there you will take a ride up Dragon Canyon and down Rector Ridge. Along the way you will pass through what's left of the ghost towns of Rector and Dragon, and over the historic Gilsonite Mines that employed the people that lived there. If you are afraid of heights, don't look down, these mines can be close to 1,000 feet deep.
Along the way if you know where to look you can see dugouts, bread ovens, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
(NEW Adventure Bike) Rector/Dragon
Start Time/ Location: Thursday June 2nd 08:30 AM
Info: No Trailering.
Description: After unloading at "Duck Rock" you will take a relaxing 15 mile ride on gravel roads through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs to the historic Mining town of Dragon (the start of the Rector/Dragon Trail). From there you will take a ride up Dragon Canyon and down Rector Ridge. Along the way you will pass through what's left of the ghost towns of Rector and Dragon, and over the historic Gilsonite Mines that employed the people that lived there. If you are afraid of heights, don't look down, these mines can be close to 1,000 feet deep.
Along the way if you know where to look you can see dugouts, bread ovens, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.
