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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’

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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

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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

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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’

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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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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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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

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252

STEAM MILL TRAIL

WHITE PINE - BUNCH GRASS

CANYON TRAIL - 051

166

BJORR TRAIL

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209

TURK

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PETER SINKS - 173

SINK H

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- 601

SWEETW

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LIMBER PINE TRAIL

GARDEN CITY CANYON TRAIL

SWAN CREEK TRAIL

SWAN PEAK TRAIL

KRAMER TRAILS

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BEAR LAKE LEGACY PATHWAY

BEAR LAKE LEGACY PATHWAY

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251

248

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213

121

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192

216

TRAIL USES KEY OHV BIKE

OHV<50” HIKE

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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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SPAWN CREEK - 134

HODGES CANYON - 028

LOG CABIN RIDGE - 176

TEMPLE CANYON - 008

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CORAL HOLLOW - 132

TEMPLE FORK SAWMILL - 062

LITTLE COTTONWOOD RD - 1

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TRAIL - 127

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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.

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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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PEAKS RD

LITTLE CREEK RD

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CHENEY - 239

JEBO - 175

LITTLE

BEAR TRAIL - 010

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ROCK CREEK OVERLOOK - 329

LEFT

HAND FO

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SINKS RD - 055

TUFTS CREEK - 031

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- 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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