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The Maple Canyon / Log
Canyon ATV Trail Loop - Fountain Green Utah
By Utah
Outdoor Activities -
Back To Utah ATV Trails
This ATV trail loop is approx 34 miles round trip that will take you
through
Maple Canyon;
rated one of the top rock climbing locations in the world;
and back down Log Canyon. You will be amazed by the completely
different diversity of the two canyons. Maple Canyon has sheer
cliff walls, where Log Canyon has thick groves of Pines, Aspens and
rock formations. We started our trip at the
Burns Bros. Ranch and RV Resort,
which is open to ATV's and a great location to camp when exploring
the many ATV trails in the area. Just in front of the RV Park
will be a ATV track that runs along Hwy 132. Travel on this
trail south for approx 1.6 miles, cross Hwy 132 onto Cedar Hills Rd.
Travel on Cedar Hills Rd. for approx 2.2 miles until you reach a
paved county Rd., where you will turn left and travel South approx
3.2 miles to Freedom Rd. At Freedom Rd. turn right, you will hit the
main road to Maple Canyon within .5 miles. If you have a
little extra time travel past the Maple Canyon turn another .5 miles
and visit the
Pioneer Freedom Cemetery.
The road leading to Maple Canyon is paved until you reach the mouth
of the canyon where the road will immediately turn to dirt.
Less then one mile up the canyon you will come to a hiking trail
called
Box Canyon. There will be a
pull out to your right and the trail head will appear to be
nothing more then a dry stream bed. I highly recommend you
park your ATV's and enjoy this hike into a narrow sheer canyon, I
guarantee you will be in awe of the canyon walls towering above your
head. Once you are back to your ATV's you will continue up the
road where you will come to the
Maple Canyon Campground and day use
area. There is a $3.00 day use fee if you plan to stop here,
explore, or have a picnic. However if you do not choose to stop ,
you will continue up the road, through the campground and this is
where the improved canyon road ends, from this point ATV's or four
wheel drive is recommend. The road has several rocky sections
that you must maneuver through, and provides spectacular views of
Maple Canyon from above.
Views Of
Maple Canyon From Above.
The trail will continue up over the mountain and it will appear you
are heading down the next canyon when the trail loops around and
heads back up to the top. At the top the trail will Y and you
will see a sign that says Maple Canyon and Wales Canyon. This
sign is approx 3.2 miles from the Maple Canyon campground.
Fork to the right to continue this loop, the next section of this
trail will offer some very large ruts and an occasional muddy hole.
There will be several other trails that lead off in every direction
so be sure to stay on the main trail to continue this loop. Travel
3.1 miles from the Maple/Wales sign to a very large open flat area
with a small sign that says Red Cliffs, the trail will Y once again.
The fork to the left will take you on the
Red Cliffs ATV trail,
the fork to the right will take you down Log Canyon.
The road leading down Log Canyon is a fairly improved road with just
an occasional rut or rocky area. The scenery is beautiful with the
road leading through thick pines, aspens and providing views of
hoodoo like rock formations.
Views of
one of the many rock formations located in Log Canyon.
From the top of Log Canyon you will have to travel approx 8 miles
down the mountain to reach Hwy 132. Once at Hwy 132 you will
once again see the ATV trail heading south along the highway, take
this trail until you reach a large gravel road with a Fountain Green
Fish Hatchery sign. Take the dirt road until you see the
Fountain Green sign, where you need to turn left. This
road will take you to the
Fountain Green Fish Hatchery where
the road turns to pavement, continue on this paved road for approx
one block where the road heads east. Continue heading east until you
pass through a small stretch of gravel road, where at the end of the
gravel you will turn right and head south. Stay on this road
through town until you reach a T (400 south), turn left and head
east to State St (Hwy 132). Cross highway 132 and the road will
automatically take you south and lead you right back to the ATV
trail that runs along side Hwy 132. Take this trail back to
the
Burns Bros. Ranch and RV Resort.
All the county
roads in town are open to ATV travel so please obey all traffic
signs and remember you will be traveling through residential areas.
Watch your speed and don't race up and down the roads. Lets
keep this privilege open so we can all enjoy it for many years to
come.
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