ATV Adventures in Castle Country
The Arapeen OHV Trail System is located in south central Utah in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Over 350 miles of ATV and 4X4 routes are included in the system. The backbone of the system is the scenic South Skyline Drive, which is a rugged 4X4 experience for most of its 58-mile length from Utah Highway 31 on the north to the Fishlake National Forest boundary on the south.
Here are some favorite places to ride in the San Rafael Swell:
- Behind the Reef Road: From the Temple Mountain road west to Chute canyon on county maintained road for all a fun trip for all vehicles. The most western part of the road must be accessed by vehicles 52" or less (ATV or motorcycle). The trail continues 7 miles in westerly direction.
- Kimball Draw and Copper Globe: Exit at 114 on the interstate at Justesen Flats. Go south to Kimball Draw around Copper Globe and to the Links Flat overlook.
- Coal Wash and Fix-It-Pass: Offer expansive views, a chance to see bighorn sheep, and an arch. ATVs must stay on routes and restrictions apply.
- San Rafael Swell Recreation Area: Visit a magnificent badlands of brightly colored and wildly eroded sandstone formations, deep canyons, and giant plates of stone tilted upright through massive geologic upheaval. There is a picnic area and scenic overlook at Cedar Mountain, or the adventurous can explore the swell however suits you best: on foot, horseback, bike, in an OHV or four-wheel drive. Petroglyphs and abandoned uranium mines are scattered throughout the area.
Visit BLM web page or call the Price BLM office at (435) 636-3600 for more information
Manti-La Sal Forest
Much of the Aaropeen Trail is with in the Manti-La Sal Forest. Forest trails and roads open to motorized travel are signs with a forest road marker. The forest visitor travel map (available from the Price Forest Service Office (435) 637-2817) shows which roads and trails are available for motorized travel.
Ride Responsibly
OHVs are a growing portion of the recreation experience and there are many developed trails available for recreational riding. OHVs have the potential to damage water quality, wildlife habitat, and the experience of other visitors, however, so users should operate carefully and with respect for other land users to ensure future access.
Pioneering new roads and trails is prohibited! Remain on official roads and obey the minimum impact camping guidelines listed below. Help protect your sport by reminding other OHV operators to obey the rules.
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