Trail Data

Access: This trail can be traveled from about June First through October.

Trailhead: On left side of Nuck Woodward Canyon Road (FDR 110), approximately 1 mile from Huntington Canyon.

Length: 2 miles.

Difficulty: Moderate

Travel Time: 2 hours from Nuck Woodward Canyon.

Suitability: Trail is suitable for foot, horse, and mountain bikes.

Trail Ends: On FDR 018 on Trough Springs Ridge.

Additional Information

Recreational Opportunities: Wildlife that may be encountered include deer and elk, Coopers Hawks, Snowshoe Hares and Blue Grouse. Trail use is light throughout the summer and moderate during the big game hunting seasons.

Geology: This trail begins in the Upper Cretaceous Star Point Sandstone (approximately 82-85 million Years old) and ends in the Blackhawk Formation (approximately 78-82 million years old) from which most of Utah's coal is produced. Most of the rocks along the trail represent cyclic deposition along the shoreline of an ancient sea. Fossilized snails, clams, fish, and plants can be found.

History: This trail was developed by early sheepmen of the area to move supplies to sheep camps on Trough Springs Ridge.

Special Considerations: The trail is in a travel restricted area (see Travel Map), and is limited to foot, horse, motorcycle, and bicycle use only. It is recommended that only the most proficient of motorcycle riders attempt this trail. The area is also grazed by sheep and several intersecting sheep trails on Trough Springs Ridge can make the trail route confusing. During the summer lightning posses a hazard along the ridge tops especially during the afternoon hours. Any drinking water obtained along the trail should be appropriately treated before use.

Maps

USGS 7.5' MAP(S): Candland

USFS MAP(S): Manti-LaSal Travel Map, Manti-LaSal Recreation Map

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