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COTTONWOOD CANYON LAKETOWN RD
DISTANCE
19.4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,653 feet
This trail heads south from Round Valley Draw Road and traves in and out of numerous valleys and meadows before becoming Laketown Rd. Laketown Road ends at Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area (also accessible from Cache Valley). This route provides several turnoffs for exploring the National Forest but be aware of private property. Photo: M. Chad
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7,200’
6,400’
5,600’
P
5.0 10.0 15.0
EASY
Image capture: Oct 2017 Images may be subject to copyright.
Mark Ramsey
Photo - Oct 2017
Monument Peak
NEW CANYON FOREST ROAD 121
DISTANCE
15.7 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,797 feet
New Canyon trail starts west of Randolph near Little Creek Reservoir. The trail travels through sagebrush hills before climbing into aspens and confier forests in the National Forest. The trail eventually turns into Forest Road 121 before ending at Cottonwood Canyon/Laketown Rd.
Photo: M. Ramsey
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5.0 10.0 15.08,200’
6,600’
7,400’
EASY
TWIN PEAK RD
OTTER CREEK RDLITTLE CREEK RD
DISTANCE
13.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
929 feet
Starting in Randolph this trail passes Little Creek Reservoir and campground (BLM) before climbing its way through the sagebrush hills of the Bear Lake Plateau. The trail ends at State Route 30, 7 miles east of Laketown. New Canyon, Old Canyon Rd and Otter Creek Rd connect to the trail.
Photo: RV Sue
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8.04.0 12.07,200’
6,400’
6,800’
EASY
Image capture: Jul 2017 Images may be subject to copyright.
Justin Hellstrom
Photo - Jul 2017
Black Mountain
EASTERN INTERLAKEN
DISTANCE
9.9 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,629 feet
Starting at First Point (Bear Lake State Park), this trail travels along the eastern bluffs of Bear Lake and through the sagebrush flats of the Bear Lake Plateau. A trail spur to Black Mountain (7,700’) offers views of Bear Lake, the plateau and southern Idaho. The trails ends on the hills south of North Eden Canyon.
Photo: J. Hellstrom
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3.0 6.0 9.0
6,000’
7,000’
PMODERATE
TEMPLE CANYON
TEMPLE FORK
DISTANCE
16.8 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
2,187 feet
Beginning in Meadowville, this trail travels through sagebursh, cedars, pines, and aspens on its way to Logan Canyon. Views of Bear Lake and wildlife can be seen throughout. Several trails can be explored off this route making it ideal for a long day or weekend. Depending on the winter, this trail if difficult to ride before Memorial Day. Photo: hikesandlakes.com
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5.0 10.0 15.07,800’
6,800’
5,800’
MODERATE
SINKS RD HELLS HOLLOW-
DANISH DUGWAY
DISTANCE
22.5miles
ELEVATION GAIN
2,232 feet
From Highway 89, Sinks Rd travels south winding in and out of aspens and pines before become Hells Hollow-Danish Dugway and ending at Laketown Rd. This route provides many turnoffs for exploring the meadows, valleys and peaks of the Bear River Range. Depending on the winter, this trail if difficult to ride before Memorial Day. Photo: googlemaps.com
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15.010.05.0 20.0
7,400’
8,400’
6,400’
P
EASY
LIMBER PINE TRAIL
0.257,950’
DISTANCE
0.95 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
173 feet
7,850’
0.5 0.75 0.9
Limber Pine is a short scenic loop with multiple views of Bear Lake and several limber pines that have grown together. A series of interpretive signs along the trail provide information about the flora and fauna. The hike will take about an hour, although groups with small children should plan a little longer.
Photo: J. Rohbock
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EASYTH
GARDEN CITY
CANYON TRAIL
DISTANCE
4.8 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,630 feet
Starting at the parking area, there are two routes; one up the canyon (shorter and difficult), and one to the south (longer and easier). The trail continues along the southern ridge of the canyon through groves of aspens with scenic views of Bear Lake. The trail eventually goes under Hwy 30 and connects to Sinks Rd. Photo: Utah.com
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1.0 3.0 7,600’
6,900’
6,200’
PMODERATE
BEAR LAKE LEGACY
PATHWAY
The Bear Lake Legacy Pathway is a paved non-motorized pathway that connects users to recreation spots and activites surrounding Bear Lake, Garden City and Laketown. The pathway has two completed segments: Bear Lake Marina to Ideal Beach Resort, and along the southeast corner of Bear Lake.
Photo: NPS RTCP
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2.0 4.0 1.0 2.0
5,930’
5,950’
5,970’
EASY P
DISTANCE
4.8 miles
DISTANCE
3.0 miles
GARDEN CITY SEGMENT SOUTHEAST SEGMENT
TH
HODGES CANYON
DISTANCE
5.2 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,800 feet
From the trailhead along Hodges Canyon Rd, the trail winds west through a narrow valley which ends at Sinks Rd. The trail crosses a small stream several times passing through pine and aspen forest. The upper part of the trail is closed to OHV over 50 inches. This is also a great trail for hiking and biking.
Photo: Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
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2.0 4.0 7,600’
6,800’
6,000’
THMODERATE
RICHARDSON CANYON
DISTANCE
4.4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,645 feet
This trail can be accessed from the backside of Sweetwater View or Hodges Canyon. The trail climbs over 2,000 feet of elevation through pines and aspens on its way to views of Bear Lake. The trail eventually connects to Sinks Rd. The trail can be difficult to travel with deep ruts and rocks to climb and occsionally, fallen limbs. Photo: Hikesandlakes.com
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2.0 4.07,800’
7,000’
6,600’
P
EASY
SWEETWATERVIEW
DISTANCE
3.75 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
1,154 feet
This trail travels across the foothills of the Bear River Mountains providing stunning views of Bear Lake. This is a great evening ride to catch the last rays of sun hitting Bear Lake. A spur near the north leads down the backside of the foothills to Richardson Canyon and the Sinks trail system.
Photo: MountainLuxury
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1.0 3.02.0
6,700’
7,200’
6,200’
MODERATE
RICH COUNTY TRAILS GUIDEKRAMER
TRAILSDISTANCE
0.65 miles
DISTANCE
1.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
978 feet
ELEVATION GAIN
104 feet
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1
0.25 0.5 1.00.5
NORTH SPUR MAIN TRAIL
7,000’
6,600’
6,200’
Kramer Trails are a system of trails located on Utah Dept. of Natural Resources property near the Utah-Idaho boarder. Parking is at the end of Swan Creek Lane. The main trail travels west up the foothills of the Bear River Range. Halfway up, the north spur breaks off towards Idaho. These routes provide great views of Bear Lake. Photo: Rich County
MODERATE
SWAN PEAK
DISTANCE
1.1 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
658 feet
The trail begins 3.4 miles up Swan Flat Rd. The trail switchbacks to Swan Peak ridge (8,917 feet). Although the trail ends at the ridge, another 100 foot scramble leads to Swan Peak (9,028 feet). The ridge and peak provide rewarding views of the Bear River Mountains and Bear Lake. Although horses and bikes are allowed they are not recommended. Photo: Jennifer Huefner
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0.5 1.09,000’
8,600’
8,200’
DIFFICULT
SWAN FLAT RD
DISTANCE
4.0 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
909 feet
The trail travels through aspens and conifers before opening up into Swan Flat, a scenic meadow. The trail continues north into Idaho. Because of the elevation, this trail is not open until after the snow melts (usually June). This can also be a spectacular ride when the leaves are changing colors.
Photo: Hikesandlakes.com
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1.0 3.08,400’
7,900’
7,500’
P
EASY
PETER SINKS
DISTANCE
7.7 miles
ELEVATION GAIN
630 feet
This loop trail travels through douglas firs and engelmann spruce forests before opening up into a meadow with sinkholes that give the area its name. The sinks have the coldest temperatures on record for the continential U.S. The trail can become narrow as it passes between trees and can be damp and boggy. Photo: T. Bosworth
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1.0 3.0 5.08,500’
8,000’
MODERATE
BEAR LAKE STATE PARKVisitor Information & Marina
HARDWARE RANCH Wildlife Management Area
BEAR LAKE STATE PARKRendezvous Beach
FIRST POINT
BEAR LAKEOVERLOOK
SUNRISE CAMPGROUND
BEAR LAKEREST AREA
SOUTH EDEN
CISCO BEACH
RAINBOW COVE
NORTH EDEN
BLACK MOUNTAIN
TEMPLE PEAK
SWAN PEAK
OLD EPHRIAM’S GRAVE
ELK VALLEY GUARD STATION
GARDEN CITY
LAKETOWN
RANDOLPH
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89
89
89
30
30
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HEL
LS H
OLL
OW
- D
AN
ISH
D
UG
WAY
RD
- 1
05
CURTIS RIDGE - 059
ROCK CRREK - 060
TEMPLE
FORK - 0
07
033A
256
178
182
181
061
238
252
STEAM MILL TRAIL
WHITE PINE - BUNCH GRASS
CANYON TRAIL - 051
166
BJORR TRAIL
REX
RESE
RVO
IR -
209
TURK
EY T
RAIL
- 17
3-A
PETER SINKS - 173
SINK H
OLLO
W RD
- 601
SWEETW
ATER VIEW
LIMBER PINE TRAIL
GARDEN CITY CANYON TRAIL
SWAN CREEK TRAIL
SWAN PEAK TRAIL
KRAMER TRAILS
EAST
ERN
INTE
RLA
KEN
BEAR LAKE LEGACY PATHWAY
BEAR LAKE LEGACY PATHWAY
174
251
248
124
213
121
254
994
714
144
192
216
TRAIL USES KEY OHV BIKE
OHV<50” HIKE
EQUESTRIAN
FACILITIES
BOAT RAMP
INFORMATION KIOSK
LIMITED PARKING
MARINA
PARKING
PICNIC AREA
POINT OF INTEREST
RESTROOMS
RV CAMPING
TENT CAMPING
TRAILHEAD
LANDOWNER BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL & INST. TRUST LANDS (SITLA)
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
UTAH STATE PARKS
UTAH DEPT. OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
FEATURES HIGHWAYS
LOCAL ROADS
MUNICIPALITIES
COUNTY BOUNDARY
WATER BODIES
LOCAL PARKS
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9
106
7
8
11
12
12
11
11
5
5
4
13
13
14
14
15
16
0 1 2 4MILES
WO
RM F
ENCE
- 14
2
FRANKLIN
BASIN RD - 006
BEAVER
CRE
EK -
011
SPAWN CREEK - 134
HODGES CANYON - 028
LOG CABIN RIDGE - 176
TEMPLE CANYON - 008
EL
K VA
LLEY
DIV
IDE
TRAI
L - 0
33
CORAL HOLLOW - 132
TEMPLE FORK SAWMILL - 062
LITTLE COTTONWOOD RD - 1
53
MAUGHAN HOLLOW
TRA
IL -
012
W
ILLO
W CREEK T
RAIL
- 05
6
MAPLE
SPRIN
G RD - 1
47
RICKS CAN
YON
TRAIL - 127
B
EAR
HO
LLO
W
- 020
BO
ULD
ER M
OUNTAIN
- 14
6
MOHAGANY RD - 150
BAXTER SAWMILL - 130
HARDWARE RANCH TRAIL - 104
NEW CANYON RD - 058
OTTER CREEK RD - 214
ROCK CREEK TRAIL - 328
SINKS WINTER - 776
COTTONWOOD CANYON R
D - 05
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This map was created for Rich County by BRAG GIS staff and is for information purposes only. It is not intended to be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. All information included is subject to change and users should consult with primary data sources for additional information or to obtain more accurate data, if available.
Data Sources: ESRI, Utah AGRC, Rich County, Bear River Association of Governments.
CISCO RD
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O R
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DISCLAIMERS
1. New trails will not be developed on private property unless there are voluntary agreements or easements with the property owner, or the land for the trail is purchased by a willing buyer from a willing seller. Utah state law does not allow for eminent domain to be used for trails. Trails will only be developed by permission of the local land owners and/or land management agencies.
2. All future trails will be built in accordance with existing municipal and county plans and regulations, and maintained or improved by the local government or other designated body
3. All EXISTING trails located on National Forest Lands are in accordance with the Logan Ranger District Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Travel Management Plan. All PROPOSED trails located on National Forest Lands are considered proposed alignments only and have not been approved or evaluated in accordance with agency policies and guidelines. The U.S. Forest Service does not guarantee any of the proposed trails on National Forest Lands will be approved or constructed.
4. All existing and future trails located on SITLA property are not considered permanent and can be closed or changed in accordance with future SITLA priorities.
TRAIL USE
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TWIN
PEAKS RD
LITTLE CREEK RD
TH
TH
TH
TH1
2
SWA
N FLAT RD
- 780
LP
LP
LP
PETE
RSON H
OLL
OW - 1
35
PSTUMP H
OLLO
W - 606
TH
TH
P ?
TH
TH
RICHARDSON CANYON - 240
CHENEY - 239
JEBO - 175
LITTLE
BEAR TRAIL - 010
LON
G H
OLL
OW -
056
ROCK CREEK OVERLOOK - 329
LEFT
HAND FO
RK
- 231
SINKS RD - 055
TUFTS CREEK - 031
L
AKE
TOW
N R
D
- 054
THORSEN SPRING - 308
OLD CANYON RD - 061
RECOMMENDED TRAIL ROUTESKRAMER TRAIL
SWAN PEAK TRAIL
SWAN FLAT RD
GARDEN CITY CANYON TRAIL
BEAR LAKE LEGACY PATHWAY
HODGES CANYON
RICHARDSON CANYON
SWEETWATER VIEW
LIMBER PINE TRAIL
PETER SINKS TRAIL
SINKS RD/HELLS HOLLOW-DANISH DUGWAY
TEMPLE CANYON/TEMPLE FORK
COTTONWOOD CANYON/LAKETOWN RD
NEW CANYON/121
TWIN PEAKS RD/LITTLE CREEK RD
EASTERN INTERLAKEN
SHOSHONE TRAIL SYSTEM
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