NATIONAL ATV / UTV JAMBOREE RIDES

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1 NATIONAL ATV / UTV JAMBOREE RIDES Note: Rides range from Beginner to Advanced and will last from 2 to 3 hours or an entire day of riding. 1. DESERT RIDE (CLEAR LAKE BIRD REFUGE & LACE CURTAINS/LAVA TUBES) Side-by-Side friendly, This trail is excellent for all ages. It s an EASY TRAIL. It takes you through the desert directly west of Fillmore. You can tailor this ride to fit just about any time schedule. On your way you can see Indian writing and extinct volcanoes. The desert is a great place to be in the late spring. The trail can be very dusty at times. A dust mask is recommended. The local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office hosts this ride during the Jamboree with some excellent guides. 2. TRI-CANYON RIDE: 50 or Less, This ride involves three up-and-back canyon rides. Two of the canyons are rated intermediate, and the last is rated beginner. The ride starts on the Sand Rock Ridge dirt road and cuts off to the southeast onto the Pine Creek trail. The ride first climbs up Pine Creek canyon. From there you turn around and ride back down, then over to the next canyon, Dry Creek. Travel up and back down Dry Creek Canyon. Pine Creek and Dry Creek canyons both have short steep grades, with a few off-camber sections. The creeks in both canyons are small, but should have a little stream flow. You will cross them numerous times. Both canyons are narrow and shady. The last canyon is a short trip from the bottom of Dry Creek canyon heading north and east up to Mountain Sheep. This is an easy last leg with the turnaround point being a small clearing with a few old picnic tables under the pines. 3. FILLMORE LOOP Side-by-side friendly, (Sand Rock Ridge): This trail is recommended for INTERMEDIATE RIDERS It can be a great family trail and should take about five to six hours to complete. It is steep on some parts of SAND ROCK RIDGE and care should be taken for inexperienced riders. This trail loop is driven on forest roads. If you are taking this loop it is recommended that you go up Sand Rock and down Chalk Creek. This trail will reach an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. Make sure that your machine is jetted for this altitude. Fuel injected ATV s will be just fine. The trail has some excellent vistas, bring your camera. A stop at the head of PARADISE CANYON will be a real crowd pleaser. Some years we experience above normal snow fall and the trail has to be cut through the snow banks. The trail winds through pine and aspen forests. As you come down Chalk Creek you may either continue through the creek crossings or take the main canyon road that is open for Jamboree riders. Early morning and late evening are great times to see the wild life. More than one ride will be guided on this route, depending on the speed you want to travel and how many stops you like to take for pictures. A must for any visitor to the area. 1

2 4. DEVILS ARM CHAIR: Side-by-side friendly, The Devil Arm Chair ride is a great ride. The trail is classified as both INTERMEDIATE AND BEGINNER. The ride will take up most of the day (approximately six hours). Plan on bringing a sack lunch and camera. The first part of the trail takes you up Sand Rock Ridge. Once you reach the top to the first main road junction (White Pine Turnoff) you will head south. The trail will traverse about the entire south end of the PAHVANT Mountain Range. The trail will take you in and out of aspen and pine forests. The elevation for most of the ride will be between 9,000 and 10,000 feet. The Devils Arm Chair is a sand stone formation on the west side of the mountain range. Once you see the Arm Chair the town directly west in the valley is Kanosh. This view also gives you a chance to see the volcanic activity that happened 100 s of years ago in the Pahvant Valley. To see the arm chair you need to use a little imagination! I think the Devil must have a sense of humor! The route back is the same way you came. 5. GOOSEBERRY SOUTH: 50 or Less, (Trailered Ride) The Gooseberry Ride is rated MODERATE and is approximately 60 miles long, 90% of which is ATV trail. If you took it last year, you may want to know that the route has been slightly altered this year. The ride is well worth the hour+ of highway driving to get to the trailhead, which is just off I-70, seven miles east of Salina. The trail begins by fording the Salina River and then going around a sagebrush-covered hill. From there it winds through the cedars and onto a good road for quite a ways up to the edge of Maple Springs Canyon. The trail winds through the maple and oak trees along the rim of the canyon, eventually angling down into the canyon and then up a narrow side canyon through the pines and aspen. When it tops out at the beginning of the Oak Ridge Trail, the view is breathtaking. From there the trail follows mostly along the ridge top along the Oak Ridge trail to the Browns Hole Trailhead. There are picnic tables and a restroom. The trial winds through the aspen and on to the Gates Lake Loop, past Farnsworth and Hamilton Reservoirs, then across bridges built just for ATV use. The trail rejoins a dirt road at Gates Lake and makes its climb high onto the mountain and into the pines. The trail retraces its path for a short distance in the aspen and then turns right at the Browns Hole Trailhead for a favorite section of the trail, the climb up some fun switchbacks from Browns Hole to the Great Western Trail, then back to the staging area. Some of the faster riders may take another route to Brown s Hole. Bring your lunch, a jacket, and extra gas if you need it. Don t forget your camera! One participant last year described this trail as the best ATV trail on the planet! 6. GOOSEBERRY NORTH: MODERATE 50 or less (Trailered Ride)The Gooseberry North Ride begins at the same spot the south one does, from there going under I-70 and proceeding up the mountain through the juniper and very quickly into the pines and aspens. Some parts of the trail are very smooth and easy going, but there are a few spots that are more technical. There are beautiful vistas for the rider as they travel along the ridge tops and through shady stands of trees, past beaver ponds, through some great forested areas. Bring your lunch, a jacket, and extra gas if you need it. Don t forget the camera. 2

3 7. KANOSH RIDE Side-by-side friendly 60 or less. This is another trail that will suit ANY LEVEL of rider. You will ride on improved gravel roads for the first 13 miles, winding your way past hay and corn fields until you come to the town of Kanosh. It would be a good idea to top off your machine with fuel in Kanosh unless you pack your own. From Kanosh the trail is well marked as you travel south to the mouth of Dry Wash. You will enjoy the cool oak trees and splashing through several small streams (doesn t sound too dry to me). The trail continues for several miles through Dry Wash until you reach BIG OAKS. After you pass Big Oaks, you will join up with the main Kanosh Canyon road. At this point your guide can offer you a great easy ride which is side-by-side friendly or offer the regular ATV s a challenging ride up what is called Al Gay Hollow trail, 4X4 is recommended. After you make the loop on top of the mountain, the trail heads down Corn Creek (Kanosh Canyon). There is a developed campground with water and rest room facilities. After a short break you travel 4 miles back to Kanosh. Once you reach the town of Kanosh you will back track to Fillmore on the same route. The ride normally takes about five to six hours depending how long you stop for pictures. 8. OLD MINE TOUR (Kimberly): INTERMEDIATE: 50 or Less, (Trailered Ride) The majority of this ride is not difficult, but it has been rated intermediate for its length. The group will trailer to the staging area at Fremont Indian State Park. The ride is mostly through forested areas with great views of the 11,000+ foot peaks of the Tushar Range. These 11,000+ peaks are inaccessible at this time of year because of the snow. As you start your trip, you will travel through the Cottonwood trees crossing a small creek several times. You will gain elevation quickly and travel through some very dense pine and aspen forests from time to time. The trail meets up with the main forest road where you will travel to the town of Marysvale, then up the canyon to Miners Park. It then retraces the route to Marysvale and through the valley to Hoovers Café, a great place to take five minutes and rest. You will then enter Deer Creek Canyon for the ride back up the mountain and on to Kimberly. There will be stops at mining areas such as the Silver King Mine, the Kimberly mining town, Bullion City, and others. At some stops there are old cabins or short walking tours to enjoy. The trail will take you through some of the greatest mountain views in the state. The old mining town of KIMBERLY still has some buildings standing. You will pass numerous old mines that once held the promise of a good life, but didn t quite pan out. As you make your way through the pine and aspen forests you will be impressed by the beauty of this mountain. Make sure you bring your camera. Every turn is a KODAK moment. The trail winds to a point between 10,000 and 11,000 feet in elevation. You may want to check your jetting unless your machine is fuel injected. The tallest point you will see is 12,173 feet (Delano Peak). On the trail you can see a variety of wildlife, including mountain sheep, deer and elk. Certain times of the year the higher elevations of the trail are impassable because of snow. Bring a jacket. 3

4 9. MEXICAN LUNCH RUN: Side-by-side friendly, Join other ATV/UTV food connoisseurs for the great 70 mile ride over the top of the Pahvant Mountain Range and down into Richfield for a catered Mexican lunch provided by Sevier County Tourism at the Sevier County Fair Building. Bring a jacket as it gets cool at the higher elevations. The top of the mountain in this area is a great spot for enjoying the mountain flowers that are in abundance at this time of year. Lunch will be provided by Sevier County Tourism at no cost to the first 25 riders to sign up. 10. ROBINS VALLEY/COFFEE PEAK: Side-by-side friendly. This trail is a great family ride and should take about six to seven hours to complete. It will accommodate BEGINNER RIDERS. Most of this trail is driven on forest roads. You have one of two ways to begin this ride. You may either head up Chalk Creek or take the main canyon road. Once you reach the picnic areas in the canyon, continue up the road for several miles until you come to a major road junction. (Bear Hollow Turn-off). A right hand turn will put you riding towards Sand Rock Ridge. A left-hand turn will put you heading north towards Robins Valley and Coffee Peak. A large part of this trail is on the top of the PAHVANT Mountain Range. Your ride will take you through large aspen forests. On your way up you will pass an old cow corral. If you would like to take an excellent side trip, turn left here and proceed down into Bear Hollow. This is an excellent trail on which to see deer during morning and evening hours. You will have to back track to get back to the main trail, but it s worth it. ROBINS VALLEY is a great little valley in the top of the mountain. Definitely a great spot for a few family pictures. The ride back is on the same trail. 11. AMASA BASIN: MODERATE: Side-by-side friendly or 50 (Trailered Ride). There are two routes to the top. The 50 or less route is more technical. The other one is sideby-side friendly. The guide will determine which route to take. You will need to trailer 80 miles west of Fillmore to the staging area. The trail begins at sagebrush flat at the mouth of Miller s Canyon. The first part of the trail is built just for ATV s or UTV s. Either route will put a smile on your face and offer a unique desert riding experience. Your guide will make a stop at a large sink hole to show you what an underground prehistoric river can do. Visitors are surprised to see a lush green valley with stands of aspen and unusually shaped rock formations. The climb on the west side of the valley takes riders to a breathing-taking cliff with an aerial view of the valley nearly a mile below and mountains of Utah and Nevada in the distance. The adjacent cliffs are home to a stand of Bristlecone pines, some of which are several hundred years old. Remember your camera for the breathtaking views. The local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office hosts this ride during the Jamboree with some excellent guides. 4

5 12. TEEPLES CANYON/ SWEETWATER: DIFFICULT: 50 or Less, Teeples Canyon is actually a short side trip off the Pioneer Canyon Trail. It is not for the beginning rider! Riding through the boulders of the creek bottoms, the route crawls through maple, aspen, and pines. There is an old steam engine in the canyon that once powered an old saw mill. Nearly every canyon in the area had a saw mill at one time or another and the entire operation was usually moved to another canyon when they were finished. In Teeples Canyon there are still some reminders of days gone by. A great ride for an experienced rider. 13. WHITE SAGE: 50 or Less, This trail is recommended for ADVANCED RIDERS. From start to finish it will take you about three hours to traverse. It s a great ride if you re looking to fill out an afternoon or just take a quick spin. At the mouth of Chalk Creek Canyon there is an area to load and unload ATV s and horse trailers. From there you need to take the road to the left and then cross the bridge. Turn left at the sign that says White Sage. The trail will continue for about a quarter of a mile. Take the trail that is labeled as ONE WAY. This helps prevent congestion on the narrow and steep parts of the trail. There are several switchbacks and rocks on the trail, so watch your tire rims. When you reach the top of WHITE SAGE you ll find it an excellent place for lunch. As you tackle the trail a watchful eye should see wild turkeys, deer and depending on the time of year you could see elk. When you leave WHITE SAGE and head down the trail you should be prepared to get wet. The trail runs into Chalk Creek. You will cross the creek several times. At one point the creek is the trail. An excellent trail to cool off on. One trail the advanced rider will repeat time and time again. Guaranteed. 14. First Creek/Dry Wash loop: 50 or Less. This is rated as an Intermediate Ride. You will ride on improved gravel roads for the first 13 miles, winding your way past hay and corn fields until you come to the town of Kanosh. When you get to Kanosh, you will head East on the Kanosh Canyon road for 1 mile. There is a road junction that leads to the right off the main road and heads south. In about a half a mile you will go through a fence, turn right. The dirt road will head west then south and to the top of a mountain saddle. The locals call it Doogers. At the top of Doogers you will have an excellent view of the West Desert, a series of extinct volcanoes and the Pahvant Mountain Range. As you start down the ridge from Doogers you will enter First Creek. There are some small stream crossings, nothing deep and never a problem. While in First Creek you will enjoy riding through maple groves, aspens and oak groves. At certain times of the year this is a popular canyon for elk, deer and wild turkeys. The head of First Creek Trail Bring your camera, the wild flowers will not disappoint. There is a great little place at the end of First Creek for lunch. As you head back down the trail you will pass the point when you came over Doogers. Keep going to the Kanosh Canyon Road, about three miles. Once you get to the main road, turn right and head south to the sign that says Big Oaks, Dry Wash Turn right and follow it all the way to Kanosh. Kanosh has a great little country store and a Sinclair gas station. Once you reach the town of Kanosh you will back track to Fillmore on the same route. The ride normally takes about five to six hours depending how long you stop for pictures. 5

6 15. Fillmore/Kanosh/Sand Rock Ridge: This is a long ride stretching from Fillmore to Kanosh moving along the top and back down Sand Rock Ridge to Fillmore, miles. The majority of the road is a leisurely drive and is open to all sizes of vehicles. The ride starts in Fillmore and accesses frontage roads and city streets going through Meadow and Kanosh. There is a fuel stop in Kanosh for those that have smaller tanks. Leaving Kanosh we travel up the canyon to the Cottonwood turn and begin to climb. There are some steep spots, but it is a wide Jeep/truck type road to the top. Along the top of Kanosh mountain you will meander through forests of quakies and pines with the occasional small ponds and cabins, eventually dropping back down to the foothill terrain before once again climbing back up to the White Pine Junction and Mine Camp Peak (10,222). From here you will begin to descend down Sand Rock Ridge road to Fillmore, with a possible quick stop at Paradise overlook. The descent down Sand Rock Ridge is steep to begin, but good brakes and good use of engine compression will easily handle the ride. 16. Dry Wash/Big Oaks: Leaving Fillmore, the ride will use paved and unpaved frontage roads and city streets to move south from Fillmore through Meadow and Kanosh. The tour will leave Kanosh to the South, past Kanosh Cemetery, turning southwest and moving into the foothills and gradually climbing to the mouth of Dry Wash. Dry Wash is a beautiful drive along a trail built along the edges of the wash overlooking and dipping down through the stream numerous times before entering a forest of tall cedars and stands of oak. The wash widens out at this point and the trail winds up at the bottom, crossing the creek many times and eventually opening up into a series of grassy meadows in the Big Oaks area. After a stop to enjoy your picnic lunch or snacks, the tour will work its way back to the main Kanosh Canyon road, descend to Kanosh, and backtrack through Kanosh and Meadow to Fillmore. This ride is open to all machine sizes and is rated easy. There are a few gates that will need to be opened for bigger machines. Make sure to close them to help the local ranchers maintain their grazing ranges. 17. Wild Horse Ride: This ride is located within the Swasey Herd Management Area and runs along the base of the Swasey Mountains in west central Millard County. Riders will need to transport their ATVs/UTVs approximately 60 miles (35 miles of pavement and 25 miles of gravel) to the unloading area. The ride itself is approximately 30 miles round trip on two-track and graded roads. Several stops will be made along the ride to view water developments, an old wild horse trap, and camping/recreational areas friendly to equestrian activities and of course for lunch. There will be many opportunities to view wild horses in their natural environment and the guides try to accommodate the viewing opportunities for all riders/participants. The ride is limited to 8-10 machines to allow for wild horse viewing at closer distances. Be prepared for all types of weather conditions. Bring your cameras, field glasses, food and plan on enjoying a day in Utah s West Desert. Riders can expect to see wild horses and pronghorn antelope, which are in abundance, along with the possibilities of other wildlife species. 6

7 18. Meadow Canyon/Sunset Canyon: Leaving from Fillmore travel will be in the foothills to the mouth of Meadow Creek Canyon. Travel east, up the canyon bottom through rocks and scrub oak to a higher elevation with some pines. This is a leisurely ride through Stream Side Meadows to the end of the trail. From here we must back track to the mouth of the canyon, traveling through the low foothills of Meadow and eventually entering the Sunset Canyon. You will traverse through the canyon floor of native grasses and flowers until the ATV trail ends. Once again you will back track down the canyon to Meadow and return to Fillmore along the frontage roads. This is an easy, enjoyable ride. Just relax and take in the beauty of these two canyons. 19. Al Gay/Ravine/Horse Flat: This ride travels along paved and gravel frontage roads and city streets from Fillmore through Meadow and Kanosh, eventually starting up Kanosh Canyon to the Al Gay turn off. Once you make this turn, you will begin to climb from the low juniper and sage brush hills and valleys to the pine and aspens on the upper reaches of the mountain. You will experience a large variety of vegetation and scenery as you climb and descend these mountain trails. After reaching and joining the Rockwood Road, you will begin a gentle descent until you hit the Horse Flat turnoff. From there the descent is much more rapid until you once again emerge on the Kanosh Canyon road and head back to Fillmore. This ride is a more advanced ride with steep grades and sharp, steep turns. It is only accessible to machines 50 or less, but is well worth the experience. NOTE: Rides which will be trailered are: Kimberly, Gooseberry North and South, Kimberly, Amasa Valley and the Old Mine Tour. ANOTHER SPECIAL NOTE: All of the above listed rides may or may not be guided during the National ATV / UTV Jamboree. During past years heavy winter snow has made it impossible to traverse some of the higher elevations. There are literally 100 s of rides you could put together. If you know the area well enough and would like to strike out on your own, let us help you put a ride together. 7