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Pine Lake OHV Trail

Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Other Names

Powell Point, Great Western Trail, Henderson Canyon Trail, Dixie National Forest, Pole Canyon, Clay Creek, Burro Canyon, Pine Canyon

Last Known Status

Open

Pine Lake OHV Trail is a scenic 21 mile loop that connects Pine Lake, Powell Point Overlook and Pole Canyon. The trails are mostly old dirt roads that are not very challenging but offers excellent views of the surrounding forest and mountains.

Pine Lake Campground offers nice shady sites that can accomodate large trailers, non-motorized boating opportunities and access to the Great Western Trail and the Henderson Canyon Trail, a non-motorized hiking and equestrian trail. OHVs are not permitted within the campground but there is an adjacent corral which has loading ramps.

Overall this is an ideal spot for those looking for a relaxing camping and easy riding experience.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	UT OHV sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
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	Yes
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	73,600 acres (115 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	50
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	7500 to 10200 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Little
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Few
Roads	Mostly	mostly forest roads
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly	mostly consists of forest roads
Amateur	Little
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	Phillips 66 (435) 826-4344
Diesel	5-20 Miles (E)	Phillips 66 (435) 826-4344
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Ruby's Inn Campground (435) 834-5341
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Ruby's Inn Campground (435) 834-5341
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SW)	Ruby's Inn Campground (435) 834-5341

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $11.00 RV: $11.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Pine Lake Campground Fee

RATINGS

Pros	plenty of camping spots to choose from, beautiful forest trails
Cons	only non-motorized boat use on Pine Lake
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Fall/Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Panguitch, UT

Trail Map

From: Panguitch, UT
1) Take Hwy 89 south about 7 miles
2) Turn left (east) on Utah State Hwy 12
3) Proceed about 13 miles
4) Turn left (north) on John's Valley Road (SR-22)
5) Continue about 11 miles
6) Turn right (east) on Pine Lake Road
7) Proceed about 6 miles to the Pine Lake Campground.