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Arapeen ATV Jamboree Rides
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T. ATV Training (Monday ONLY)
 | This State certified training course will be offered at 8:30 Monday morning at
the Multi-purpose building. It is highly recommended for all "never-ever" riders
and less experienced "beginner" riders. What you learn here will be very valuable
during the remainder of the week by greatly improving your safety and enjoyment of the Jamboree.
The following equipment is required: A helmet, goggles or face shields, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt, long pants and over the ankle boots. Riders without the proper safety equipment
cannot participate. Following the training, participants will take the Coal
Wash Ride. |
Please note that you will need to provide your own sack lunches
while on the rides.
ARAPEEN TRAIL RIDES #1 THRU #8
All rides are between 30 and 65+ miles long
(Higher elevation so pack jackets and rain gear.)
1. INDIAN CREEK
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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This ride begins at Willow Lake (elevation 9650 ft.). You must
trailer your own ATV approximately 21 miles on gravel roads. From there you will head
down to Singleton Flat and cross Indian Creek to McEwen Flat. Then climb above the
tree line, past Cove Lake and Jet Fox Reservoir to Skyline Drive. You will then head
down the other side of the mountain into Manti Canyon, then back up to the Skyline and drop
down through Georges Fork to Duck Fork Reservoir, then ride the gravel road past Ferron
Reservoir back to Willow Lake.
This ride involves steep climbs and narrow dirt trails. This is a great all day ride.
This ride is rated Advanced.
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2. SOUTH-SIDE - SIX MILE CANYON
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
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This ride begins at the top of Ferron Dugway (elevation 8200 ft.).
You must trailer your own ATV approximately 14 miles on gravel roads. From there you
will go to Hunters Highway, then around the South Side of Ferron Mountain and cross Skyline
Drive at Twelve Mile Flat. You will then head down the other side of the mountain
into Six Mile Canyon, then back up to the Skyline and drop down to Ferron Reservoir and
Willow Lake, then back to Ferron Dugway.
This ride is mainly on maintained Forest roads. There is a good chance that you may
spot Mule Deer. This ride is rated Beginner.
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3. HOLE TRAIL - WILDCAT
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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This ride begins in the Town of Emery (elevation 6250 ft. to 10,000 ft.).
You must trailer your own ATV approximately 9 miles on Highway 10. From there you
will go to the Muddy River, then up the Hole Trail passing superb views and great geology
to Flagstaff Peak and Spinners Reservoir. Then drop down and cross the Muddy at the
Lower Crossing, then up to the Skyline past Blue Lake and head toward White Mountain.
You will then go down Black Fork to Wildcat Knolls and drop down Link Canyon back to Emery.
This affords great views of up to 100 miles away.
This ride involves steep climbs and narrow dirt trails. This ride is rated
Advanced.
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4. REEDER CANYON LOOP
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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This ride begins at Joe's Valley Reservoir (elevation 6990 ft.).
You must trailer your own ATV approximately 25 miles on Utah State Highways 10 and 29 to
reach the Trail Head. From there you will go up Reeder Canyon to Skyline Drive then
down to Grassy Lake and back to Joe's Valley Reservoir. This ride involves some steep
climbs on a good ATV trail. This is a great 3/4 day ride. This ride is rated
Intermediate.
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5. SKYLINE - LITTLES CREEK
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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This ride begins at Joe's Valley Reservoir (elevation 6990 ft.).
You must trailer your own ATV approximately 25 mile on Utah State Highways 10 and 29 to
the Trail Head. From there you will go to Potter's Pond and to Skyline Drive the along
Skyline Drive where there are fantastic views and back down Littles Creek to Grassy Lake
and back to Joe's Valley Reservoir.
This ride is mainly on maintained Forest roads. This ride is rated Beginner.
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6. PINCHOT TRAIL
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
| This ride begins at Twelve Mile Flat (elevation 10200 ft.). You must trailer your
own ATV approximately 30 miles on gravel roads. From there you will go down the Pinchot
Trail to Mayfield Canyon, then back up to Skyline Drive and across Corner Canyon Trail back
to Twelve Mile Flat.
This ride involves narrow, steep ATV trails. This ride is rated Advanced. |
7. FISHERMAN'S SPECIAL
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
| This ride begins at Willow Lake (elevation 9650 ft.). You must trailer your own
ATV approximately 21 miles on gravel roads. From there you will go to Wrigley Reservoir,
then to Spinner's Reservoir, Ferron Reservoir, Duck Fork and back to Willow Lake.
(A 5 day or 1 day fishing license for out of state visitors can be purchased in Ferron or
Castle Dale).
This ride is on maintained Forest Roads. This ride is rated Beginner. |
8. LADIES ONLY RIDE
(Wednesday, Only)
| Even though you may be an advanced rider, don't miss out on this unique day. There are
wonderful sceinic views, great photo oportunities and a catered lunch on the trail.
This ride begins in Ferron. You will be riding your ATV from the sign up area on up Ferron
Canyon, crossing the new ATV bridge accessing Black Dragon Trail to Horn Mountain. Then
a visit to the Emery County Communication site gives you a birds-eye view of Castle Valley
and the San Rafael Swell. From there you'll make a loop around the cap of Horn Mountain
(elevation 9000 feet). and return to Ferron. Lunch will be served along the trail at a cost
of $5 per person. This ride is rated Beginner. |
SAN RAFAEL SWELL RIDES #9 thru #16
(Lower elevation and warmer so pack sun screen and plenty of water.)
9. COAL WASH
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
| This ride begins at Bellevue Flat (elevation 5550 ft.). You must trailer your
own ATV approximately 12 miles on gravel roads. From there you will go up Coal Wash
to Slipper Arch and back.
This ride is mostly along a sandy wash bottom with some slick rock and is in a Wilderness
Study Area. This ride is rated Beginner. |
10. SOUTH FORK OF EAGLE CANYON
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
| This ride begins at Justensen Flat (elevation 7000 ft.). You must trailer your
own ATV approximately 25 miles on gravel roads. From there you will drop down into
Eagle Canyon then climb back out through the South Fork and around to Swasey Cabin, then
down the Main Fork of Eagle Canyon and back to Justensen Flat.
This ride is along a fairly technical trail with steep rock crossings. This
ride is rated Advanced. |
11. Buckhorn Wash Rim Trail
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
| This ride begins at the foot of Cedar Mountain (elevation 6200 ft.). You must
trailer your own ATV approximately 30 miles on gravel roads . From there you will
follow the rim of Buckhorn Wash along the trail used by the SouthEastern OHV Club for their
annual ATV Poker Ride.
This trail is along a fairly good ATV trail that provides great views of deep canyons and
also along some gravel roads. This ride is rated intermediate. |
12. FIX-IT PASS
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
| This ride begins at Bellevue Flat (elevation 5550 ft.). You must trailer your
own ATV approximately 12 miles on gravel roads. From there you will go up Coal Wash,
taking the South Fork of Coal Wash down into Eagle Canyon. Then you will follow the
wash passing under the twin bridges of I-70 that span Eagle Canyon to Swasey Cabin then
across the Head of Sinbad to some famous Indian Petroglyphs. From there you will drop
down to Cane Wash and climb out over Fix-It Pass into the North Fork of Coal Wash and back
to Belleview Flat.
This ride is along a fairly technical trail through a Wilderness Study Area and is recommended
for 4-wheel drive ATV's. This is one of the best rides in the San Rafael Swell.
This ride is rated Advanced. |
13. Copper Globe
(Thursday, Friday) (Fridays ride is a Geocache ride and a list of cache sites
will be sent to you when you register for it.)
| This ride begins at Justensen Flats (elevation 7000ft). You must trailer your ATV approximately
25 miles on gravel roads to the trail head. From there you will drop in to Devil Canyon
and then climb out to Copper Globe mine and on to Link Flats Keep an eye out for wild horses
and very outstanding scenery. There will also be a chance to do some Geocaching. You will
enjoy breathtaking views along the trail. This will be a "lazy ride". |
14. BEHIND THE REEF
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
| Because of the length, this ride must begin an hour earlier. Meet guides and ride starts
at 7 a.m. You must trailer your ATV 45 miles to the trail head at Tan Seeps. From there
you will travel to Temple Mountain and view the remnants of the uranium mining boom of the
1950's. From Temple Mountain you will follow Behind the Reef Trail to Hidden Splendor Mine
then to Hondu Arch Country, up Red's Canyon and back to the trail head. This ride is
50+/- miles of maintained roads and 20+/- miles of Intermediate and short areas of Advanced
trails and is limited to 4 wheel drive machines ONLY! Extra fuel may be needed depending
on your mileage, we suggest everyone carry extra just in case. |
15. LOST SPRING CANYON
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
| This ride is on the northeast end of the San Rafael Swell (elevation 6000 feet). You
must trailer your own ATV approximately 40 miles on gravel roads. This has very different
scenery than in other places in the Swell. Mostly ATV trail and un-maintained roads.
This ride is rated Intermediate. |
16. SAN RAFAEL MERRY-GO-ROUND
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
| This ride begins at Bellevue Flat (elevation 5550 ft.). It is a ride for those wanting
a a long fast (in places) ride. One section is the same as the Fix-it Pass ride. It includes
a river crossing, great views, ancient Indian Petroglyphs, Dinosaur foot prints and much
more. Bring extra gas as this ride is 65 plus miles long. This ride is rated
Intermediate. |
17. Chief Arapeen Camp (Overnighter)
(Wednesday and Thursday - $15.00 addl chg) BRING YOUR OWN CAMPING GEAR
| This ride begins at Ferron and will all be on the Arapeen Trail system. You
will be riding your ATV's from the sign-up area. |
Wednesday evening meal and Thursday morning breakfast will be catered at the overnight
camping site.
See registration for listing of this event.
Bring extra fuel as this is a two day ride. Length of ride depends on existing
conditions.
Please note that you will need to provide your own sack lunches
while on the rides.
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Register
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