Hiking
and Mountain Biking Trail #1
Bear Canyon Bootleg Trail
Type: Out and Back Rating:
Easy Length: 3 miles Riding
Time: 1 hour
Directions:
From Vernal, head north along US 191 for 32 miles to its juntion
with UT 44. Continue along 191 for 4 miles to the Flaming Gorge
Lodge. The trail is just beyond the lodge and is clearly marked
at the trailhead. Simply follow the trail from the road for
about 1.5 miles to the overlook, then retrace your route back
to your vehicle. Be on the lookout for elk, mule deer and numerous
species of birds in the area.
There is also a side route (signed) that leads to the Flaming
Gorge Lodge where you'll find a restaurant, grocery store, cabin
rentals and gasoline.
Recreation Fee Pass required. For more information, call the
US Forest Service, Flaming Gorge Ranger District at (435) 784-3445.
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