Hiking
and Mountain Biking Trail #11
Dry Fork Canyon
Type: Out and Back Rating:
Intermediate Length: 21.5 miles Riding
Time: 3 hours
Directions:
From Vernal, drive north on 500 West and turn left onto 500
North, heading west. Follow the sign right to the Remember the
Main Park and Red Cloud Loop. Ahead 3.3 miles is the trailhead
at Remember the Main Park. Pedal up Dry Fork Canyon, passing
through the peaceful valleys and slickrock cliffs. Just over
3 miles ahead is the McConkie Ranch. The canyon wall inside
the ranch contains hundreds of Fremont petroglyphs. On the main
road, continue up canyon for 2 more miles and turn right at
the junction. The creek may be dry in spots as it flows underground
in some sections; thus the name Dry Fork Canyon.
Three miles from the junction is the historical marker for Dry
Fork Village, now a ghost town. The ride continues for another
3 miles into the upper canyon, passing a few picnic areas. The
pavement ends at the boundary with the Ashley National Forest.
Turn around here and enjoy the downhill cruise back to your
vehicle. |
