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Mineral Fork Trail
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Big Cottonwood Canyon, Uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, Salt Lake Ranger District, Cardiff Fork, Lake Blanche Fork, Big Cottonwood Creek, Wasatch Mine |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This rugged trail is about six miles long and mainly consists of rocky, loose sharp chunk rock with steep climbs and narrow switchbacks. The first part of the trail starts out as a ATV trail but eventually turns narrow single track.
Parking is limited and large trailers are not recommended. There is a gate that blocks the trail at the staging area but just ride around the right side of the gate (the left side leads to a hiking trail).
This trail is usually open for riding around mid May through late October but some parts can be snow covered well into late summer.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | May - October | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 6 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6700 to 9200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Mostly |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | 7-11 (801) 942-6668 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | 7-11 (801) 942-6668 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Spruces Campground (801) 733-2660 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (E) | Jordanelle State Park Campground (435) 649-9540 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (E) | Jordanelle State Park Campground (435) 649-9540 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Spruces Campground (801) 733-2660 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | 7-11 (801) 942-6668 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| From: Salt Lake City, UT
1) Take SR-190/Big Cottonwood Canyon East about 6 miles 2) Staging area is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest - Salt Lake Ranger District 6944 South 3000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 733-2660 mailroom_r4_uinta@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 W North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (800) 648-7433 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
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