Hiking
and Mountain Biking Trail #16
Petty Mountain Loop
Type: Loop Rating:
Advanced Length: 14 miles Riding
Time: 2-3 hour
Directions:
From Roosevelt, travel north along UT 87 to Mountain Home, then
north to Yellowstone along FR 119. A parking lot and trailhead
are located in the lower Hells Canyon area just past the Ashley
National Forest boundary. The trail begins in the lower Hells
Canyon area of Yellowstone Canyon, along FR 119. At its junction
with FR 196, head west along a good dirt road. Continue along
FR 196 as it climbs and winds its way towards Petty Mountain.
Pedal across Flea Flat and through Bear Park. There is a spur
there to Lake Fork Mountain. At Mill Park, the trail bends northeast
and intersects FR 227 at Mill Spring. Take a right onto FR 227
and head southeast down through Hells Canyon back to the trailhead. |