Butch Cassidy

Description

Side by Sides recommended / 4 wheel drive required. Join us for a thrilling ride that is not for the weak of heart! It will be an adventure you will talk about for years to come. This is a more difficult trail that runs up and down the steep pitches of Asphalt Ridge just south of Vernal. You will view vistas from Marsh Peak to the Book Cliffs and then drop down next to the Green River. Along the way you will see natural deposits of tar sands and even places where it is bubbling out of the ground.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 8

Trail length

2.50 miles

COWBOYS AND INDIANS LOOP

Description

Time = 6 - 7 hours

No Trailering

Drive time to trail-head = Ride from staging area

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

10 to 15 miles of paved road

There will be an additional $10 charge for this ride.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own Archery equipment, but there will be bows and arrows provided if needed. 

This is a fun interactive ride that combines archery and OHV together. Starting at Western Park riders will travel up Taylor Mountain to the area around forested landscaped Iron Springs Campground, then proceeds to the Range Study area and down

Diamond Mountain back to Vernal. Throughout the trail there will be three to four archery shooting stations for the riders to shoot at. Points will be awarded at each station and the archer with the most points will win a prize each day. Participants are encouraged to bring their own archery equipment. Bows and arrows will be provided if needed.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 4

Trail length

60.00 miles

Doc's Beach

Description

This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges, overhangs, steep climbs, off camber, frame twists, and straddle points, roll over/body damage possible, experienced driving skills required Difficulty: 8 with optional obstacles 10+

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 8, with optional obstacles 10+

Trail length

3.00 miles

Dyer Mine Loop

Description

Type = Guided

Time = 4-5 hours

Trailering Required

Drive time to trail-head = 30 min

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

This trail loops around Bassett Springs, Dyer Mine, Iron Springs and Big & Little Brush Creeks. Trail will consist of high elevation forest two tracks roads with a mid-point assent up a tight rough boulder covered mountain trail with steep climbs, multiple stops along the way for sightseeing and scenic overviews. Some low water crossings (usually minor).

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 5

Trail length

32.00 miles

John Jarvie

Description

An easy ride on two-track and bladed trails through Sears and Crouse Canyons a place where outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once hid from the law. This trail is full of Old West history including: mines, greed, jealousy, betrayal, and even murder. Stop and have a picnic at the John Jarvie Historical Site to hear the tales of these old outlaws. Along the way you could see a variety of wildlife including: deer, elk, and maybe a mountain lion.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 3

Trail length

46.00 miles

John Taylor Loop

Description

20 miles of paved road. Explore Ashley National Forest along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Byway. Enjoy Taylor Mountain as you ride along the Ashley Gorge on the way to historic Anderson Creek. Explore an old time saw mill and smelter. Climb to the top of Dryer Mountain Mine, and drop into Iron Springs past Big Bush Creek Cave. Enjoy views of wildlife, lily pad lakes, lodge pole pine trees, quake aspens, and Leidy Peak -- one of the highest peaks in the Uintas.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 7

Trail length

58.00 miles

Josie Morris

Description

Starting at the base of Blue Mountain, you will experience a variety of terrain from sand to slickrock and to a few boggy bottoms. You won't want to miss the remarkable view from the top of the mountains such as a tower overlook, dunes, and slickrock canyons. The trail winds around the Josie Morris Ranch just east of Dinosaur National Monument. She harbored outlaws and was charged with everything from poaching to murder, but was never convicted.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 6

Trail length

70.00 miles

Moonshine Arch

Description

Utah State Parks will be guiding this ride. Explore the Doc's Beach area as you travel through ancient times along petroglyph panels that tell a story of times gone by. Enjoy views of Steinaker State Park as you pass on to Moonshine Arch, a massive sandstone natural arch neatly tucked away in the cliffs just north of Vernal. Enjoy a scenic ride as you overlook the valley below.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 6

Trail length

25.00 miles

Musket Shot Trail

Description

Type = Guided

Time = 5 - 6 hours

Trailering Optional

Drive time to trail-head = 15min 

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Fast Paced "BAJA RACE" Style Ride. Pick your own pace, but the leaders may reach speeds up to 70+ mph

A fast paced ride below Blue Mountain across the Colorado boarder (like you are being chased by a posse) Just like the outlaws! After lunch and Ice Cream come back into Utah across Deadman’s bench and return to Vernal.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 6 (Fast paced ride)

Trail length

54.00 miles

Outlaw Range

Description

Two-track trail in the High Uintah Mountains that will lead you deep into the wilderness, through sagebrush flats, past rushing streams, to sweeping alpine vistas below majestic peaks and even a tour of the historical Stringham Cabin. The opportunity for exploration is endless. It is sure to be a favorite ride. Along the way you might see elk, mule deer, moose, mountain goat, coyote, black bear, and bighorn sheep.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 5

Trail length

26.00 miles

Rector Dragon

Description

After unloading at "Duck Rock" you will take a relaxing 15 mile ride on gravel roads through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs to the historic Mining town of Dragon (the start of the Rector/Dragon Trail). From there you will take a ride up Dragon Canyon and down Rector Ridge. Along the way you will pass through what's left of the ghost towns of Rector and Dragon, and over the historic Gilsonite Mines that employed the people that lived there. If you are afraid of heights, don't look down, these mines can be close to 1,000 feet deep. Along the way if you know where to look you can see dugouts, bread ovens, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 4

Trail length

25.00 miles

No Width Restriction

Red Mountain

Description

Type = Guided

Difficulty = 10 (Expert)

Length = 20 miles

Time = 6-7 hours

No Trailering

Drive time to trail-head = 10 min ride from staging area

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Rollovers and vehicle damage possible

Side by Sides Recommended (Helmets required if riding a 4 wheeler)

4 wheel drive required

Starting at Doc's Beach Trail head, winding through cedars and ponderosa pines up steep stretches of sandstone, slick rock, and ledges to the top of Red Mountain. Near the top you will see a historic log cabin and amazing views of Ashley Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trail is narrow and challenging in many places.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 10

Trail length

19.30 miles

No Width Restriction

Ride to Paradise

Description

Type = Guided

Time = 4-5 hours

Trailering Required

Drive time to trail-head = 40 min

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Enjoy some of the most beautiful overlooks and scenery in the Uinta Mountains on the ride to Paradise.
This ride is approximately 30 miles round trip and has a 2500 ft elevation climb. On this ride you’ll enjoy plenty of scenery and wildlife. Riders frequently enjoy spotting wild turkeys, deer, elk, and sometimes even a moose!
From Western Park, trailer to the Serendipity Ranch at the Base of Mosby Mountain. From the ranch riders will head north out of the ranch on a county road and travel about 3 miles up Paradise Park Road crossing a couple cattle guards before entering into Ashley National Forest. The ride will continue to Julius Reservoir, Paradise Park Reservoir, and then turn around back to the Ice Cave Peak before returning back to the ranch.
Lunch will be provided Thursday and Friday for registered riders provided by The Serendipity Ranch & 4 Brother’s Pizza.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 4

Trail length

30.00 miles

Sand Bar

Description

Type = Guided

Time = 2 - 4 hours

No Trailering

Drive time to trail-head = 10 min ride from staging area.

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 

This is a rock crawling trail. Largely sandstone surfaces with lots of ledges, overhangs, steep climbs, off camber, frame twists, roll over/body damage possible.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 7 with optional obstacles 8+

Trail length

3.00 miles

Southam Canyon Loop

Description

Type = Guided

Time = 6-7 hours

Trailering Required

Drive time to trail-head = 45 min

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8am

After unloading at "Duck Rock" you will take a relaxing and fun 45 mile ride through the rugged but beautiful Book Cliffs. Along the way up washes, over ridges, and along cliffs you will visit what's left of the historic mining towns (ghost towns) Rainbow & Watson. You will visit the abandoned Gilsonite mines that employed the people that once lived there. If you are afraid of heights.....don't look down, these mines can be 1000 feet deep. Along the way, keep an eye out for dugouts, deer, elk, coyotes, and maybe even a bear.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 5

Trail length

45.00 miles

Sundance Kid

Description

Two-track trail offering a roller coaster ride from diving down into wash bottoms to climbing back to the ridge tops. You can explore Little Mountain's thrills along the way including old coal mines, big views of Ashley Valley and snow covered Marsh Peak at the top, and deep canyon exploring.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 6

Trail length

29.00 miles

No Width Restriction

The Gambler

Description

Type = Self Guided

Length = 45 miles

Time = 5-6 hours

No Trailering Required

Drive time to trail-head = Ride from staging area

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Try your luck at this self guided trail! This ride runs along the rim of historic Diamond Mountain and winds through cedar filled ridges. Along the way enjoy views of Dinosaur National Monument and Split Mountain.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 6

Trail length

45.00 miles

Vernal Foodie Tour

Description

Difficulty: 1

Time: 4 to 5 hours

No Trailering  

Days: Thursday, Friday

The Vernal Foodie Tour takes you around Vernal to some of the

most delicious and mouth watering local favorite places. Each stop you will be get an insider experience as you sample foods & drinks at each location, Come enjoy a sampler plate of world famous breakfasts, hand dipped chocolates, out of this world

meats that melt in your mouth, homemade mozzarella cheese, wood fired Neapolitan pizza, artisan crafted beer (and non alcoholic choices too) and deserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

There is an extra $30 fee for this ride.

Wild West Shootout

Description

Type = Guided

Length = 25 miles

Time = 6 - 7 hours

No Trailering

Drive time to trail-head = Ride from staging area

Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

There will be a additional charge of $10 for this ride.

Starting at Western Park riders travel to the Buckskin Hills Shooting Range where the participants will shoot at a .22 silhouette range, AR rifle range, competitive pistol, and Cowboy Action Shoot. Points will be awarded at each station and the shooter with the most points will win a prize daily. After shooting, ride the “Sheriff Pope Trail” through the Buckskin Mountains near Red Fleet Reservoir and back to the Shooting Range.

*Firearms and ammo will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own firearms.

* There is an additional $10 fee for this ride for those wishing to participate in the shooting activities.

Difficulty 1 (easy) - 10 (hard)

Difficulty: 4