Trail: Moab Slickrock Bike Trail
National Park: Moab Field Office
Miles: 12.1 miles
Desc: The Moab Slickrock Bike Trail consists of a main trail approximately 10.1 miles long (counting the 2.5 miles section between the trailhead and the loop portion of the main trail only once) and a practice loop approximately 2.0 miles long (not including 0.3 miles of the loop counted as part of the main trail).

The Moab Slickrock Bike Trail is entirely located on exposed pale orange Navajo sandstone, referred to locally as ’slickrock’ except for approximately 200 total yards in several segments that pass through pockets of sand. Most of the area is barren rock. Vegetation along the route is limited to isolated pockets of pinion and juniper trees with yucca, Indian rice grass, and cryptobiotic soil crusts found in small valleys, open ‘parks’, and former ‘potholes’ now filled in by sandy soils.

The area through which the bike trail passes is composed of eroded sandstone fins, domes, and rock outcrops. The trail route is marked by white dashes painted upon the sandstone. The route goes up and down sandstone domes and fins, near the edges of deep canyons, and along the top of the cliff above the Colorado River. Guidebooks describe elevation changes along the trail as ‘constant.
Initially established in 1969 as a trail for use by small motorcycles, the Moab Slickrock Bike Trail is now widely considered to be the most well-known mountain bike trail in the world. Moab is described as the ‘Mecca’ of mountain biking because of the Slickrock Trail. The trail continues to be open to both motorcycle and mountain bike use. The Navajo sandstone provides excellent traction for rubber tired vehicles. The tremendous variety of terrain, riding challenges, and scenery along the trail have made it a national and international destination. Non-motorized rides on the main trail take from two to five hours. The technical difficulty of the trail, in combination with the stamina needed for riding attract expert riders.
The Moab Slickrock Bike Trail is the focal point of the Sand Flats Recreation Area. The recreation area is jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Managements Moab Field Office and Grand Countys Community Sand Flats Team through a cooperative agreement. The recreation area is Moabs ‘back yard’ and is used by visitors and residents with over 80,000 visits annually.
The founding of the Moab Slickrock Bike Trail by Dick Wilson, a local newspaper writer, and its evolution from sleepy motorcycle trail to famous mountain bike trail would make an interesting story.

Trail: Mount Naomi Peak
National Park: Wasatch National Forest

Trail: Mount Timpanogos
National Park: Uinta National Forest
Miles: 18 miles

Trail: Skyline
National Park: Fishlake National Forest
Features: Geological feature(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Equestrian - riding
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting (any)
Elevation: 11,050 ft
Miles: 9.0 miles

Trail: Whipple
National Park: Dixie National Forest
Features: Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Geological feature(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Equestrian - riding
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: This trail is very rugged and arduous. With significant elevation gains. It has excellent view opportunities. Has only one opportunity for water and that is intermittent and usually dried up by mid Aug

Trail: Bald Mountain
National Park: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
River(s)
Activities: Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: Great hike for people with limited time but want good view of High Uintas. Climbs steadily to summit of Bald Mountain over rocky terrain. Spur to Weber River/lake. Number of lakes nearby so good for day, overnight and weekend trips.
Trailhead to north of Bald Mt. Pass picnic site, 29 miles east of Kamas on Mirror Lake Hwy. (U-150).

Trail: Bicentennial
National Park: Weber County Planning Commission
Miles: 3.2 miles

Trail: Cascade Falls
National Park: Dixie National Forest
Features: Cave(s)
Geological feature(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Elevation: 8900 ft
Miles: .5 miles
Desc: Cascade Falls is a short trail with scenic views of the Virgin River headwaters and Zion National Park. Foreground views include severely eroded pink and white limestone cliff formations. The waterfall at the end of the trail spills from a cave opening in the side of the cliff. The cave is a part of a network of lava tubes that partially drain Navajo Lake. The stream is part of the headwaters of the Virgin River responsible for the formation of Zion Canyon.

Trail: Cascade Springs
National Park: Unita National forest
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Spring(s)/geyser(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Elevation: 6270 ft
Miles: .90 miles
Desc: This is a natural history trail. The interpretive signs identify various indigenous plants, animals, geological formations and human history associated with the area. The Native Americans used this location for winter camps and the settlers in the surrounding area were dependent on the water that flowed from the spring. Wildlife is attracted to the area in late summer and early autumn when water is scarce. Because of the diversity of native plants, the fall colors in the area around the springs are spectacular, and attract many visitors.

Trail: Fish Creek
National Park: Ashley National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate