Hiking
and Mountain Biking Trail #8
East Park Loop
Type: Loop Rating:
Advanced Length: 32.5 - 36 miles Riding
Time: 3-4 hours
Directions:
From Vernal, head north 18 miles along US 191 and turn left
(west) onto the Red Cloud Loop (FS 018). Park in the gravel
parking area here. The trailhead is signed and the route follows
bike trail signs. Following the route counterclockwise, head
northwest up paved East Park Road for 9.5 miles to the East
Park Campground turnoff. Water may be available at the campground
in summer. The road changes to gravel and rolls west for 10
miles across several drainages to the Trout Creek guard station.
Be aware of logging trucks in this area. Turn left at the guard
station, following the bike signs back to US 191. After 7 miles
the route crosses Big Brush Creek and continues for 4 miles
through aspen groves, stands of lodge pole pine and sagebrush
back to the highway and your vehicle. |
