Hiking
and Mountain Biking Trail #3
Red Canyon Rim
Type: Out and Back Rating:
Novice/Intermediate Length: 2-9 miles Riding
Time: Variable
Directions:
From Vernal, head north along US 191/UT44 to the Red Canyon
Visitor Center turnoff about 40 miles from town. The turnoff
is located between mileposts 3 and 4 on UT44. The Visitor Center
is 3 miles down the road. The single track begins next to the
restroom on the right (east) side of the parking lot. The trail
follows the rim of the canyon and is clearly marked by blue
diamonds on the trees. Along the way, look for turnouts to overlooks,
most of which are signed. After about a mile, the trail passes
through Canyon Rim Campground and continues along the rim for
about another mile. It then heads south away from the rim. Up
ahead is a junction. The left fork drops, crosses Skull Creek,
and continues to the Greendale rest area. This is a good turnaround
point. Advanced riders may incorporate the Swett Ranch loop
here (see Ride 2). The junction's right fork heads west
and follows blue diamonds around a middle loop in the trail.
Red Canyon Visitor Center has water and restrooms. The Red Canyon
Lodge has a restaurant, grocery store, gas station, cabin rentals,
as well as bike rentals.
Recreation Fee Pass required. For more information, call the
US Forest Service, Flaming Gorge Ranger District at (435) 784-3445.. |
