American Fork Canyon
- Thread starter bamacpl
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- Stinkwater
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Pleasant Grove Ranger District - (801) 785-3563
Campground/Picnic Areas/Roads/Trails Update
Updated May 17, 2013 Roads: The Alpine Loop road is still closed, the plan is to open it Friday the 24[SUP]th [/SUP]for Memorial Day weekend. Forest Road #085 above Tibble Fork Reservoir to Mineral Basin is Now Open. Silver Lake Flat Road Gate is Still Closed. Squaw Peak Road above the Overlook Still Closed.
Pleasant Grove Ranger District - (801) 785-3563
Campground/Picnic Areas/Roads/Trails Update
Updated May 17, 2013 Roads: The Alpine Loop road is still closed, the plan is to open it Friday the 24[SUP]th [/SUP]for Memorial Day weekend. Forest Road #085 above Tibble Fork Reservoir to Mineral Basin is Now Open. Silver Lake Flat Road Gate is Still Closed. Squaw Peak Road above the Overlook Still Closed.
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- Stinkwater
I am, it's true.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I called the ranger district today and they said the only road open for ATVs and Motorcycles is 085 (the rd to pole line pass). I'm not sure what's open to 4x4 street-legal vehicles.
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
I didn't confirm which roads were open to jeeps, just singletrack motorcycles.
Give the PG Ranger district a call to check legality of specific Jeep trails:
(801) 785-3563
Give the PG Ranger district a call to check legality of specific Jeep trails:
(801) 785-3563
zukijames
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- not moab anymore
I think wheelers/forest service have issues with road vs trail.
ive talked to a few wheelers and forest service saying all roads are open.
but to me that doesn't mean all trails and I consider forest lake a trail
ive talked to a few wheelers and forest service saying all roads are open.
but to me that doesn't mean all trails and I consider forest lake a trail
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- Stinkwater
Download the Motor Vehicle Use map from the link up top, find the road number for where you want to go, and ask her specifically about that.
Then let us know what she says, because I'm thinking about heading up there the Sunday after OSRC.
Then let us know what she says, because I'm thinking about heading up there the Sunday after OSRC.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
open to silver lake or open to mineral basin? Haha, 085 is nowhere near silver lake.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I don't think they mark the trails as "open" or "closed." So you may not see a trail sign saying it's closed, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's open. Usually, the trails like Forest Lake, Mineral Basin, Mary Ellen, and the singletrack are all closed 'till at least after the road to the Summit is open.
But I agree, it doesn't sound like the operator at the ranger's district has a clue what's open and what isn't. I'm betting it's pretty sloppy up there still, especially up towards the top of the trails.
But I agree, it doesn't sound like the operator at the ranger's district has a clue what's open and what isn't. I'm betting it's pretty sloppy up there still, especially up towards the top of the trails.
zukijames
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- not moab anymore
There are very few things marked open or closed and you could probably get away with going anywhere .. But if the right people saw you it could make us look bad and feed the tree huggers fire!
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- Sandy, Ut
UPDATE:
rails Update for the Pleasant Grove Ranger District:
Trails Associated with the Wet Trail Closure (Trails closed to all uses except hiking) will be open starting 5/23/2013
· This includes: Mill Canyon 040, Tibble Fork 041, Salamander Flat 150, Ridge Trail 157, Mud Springs 173, Willow Hollow 159, South Fork Little Deer Creek 252
· There may be small wet sections still, please travel through these areas respectfully to reduce trail damage
· Thank you to all who have adhered to the wet trail closure this year, the trails are in great shape!
Wilderness Trails:
· Timpanogos will still have significant snow and possible snow bridges crossing river drainages, people are cautioned not to continue past their skill level for traveling on snow and to have the appropriate gear needed for snow travel.
· As you are planning trips this summer for the Lone Peak or Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Areas please remember:
o 15 Person Group Size limitation
o No camp fires in the entire Mount Timpanogos Wilderness or the Silver Lake Basin of the Lone Peak Wilderness
o Shortcutting switchbacks is prohibited, stay on the main trail to reduce trail damage and erosion and to increase your safety
For more wilderness information please visit: www.wilderness.net
Other trail updates:
· The front country trails (Bonneville Shoreline, Dry Canyon, Battle Creek, Grove Creek) are clear of snow and open (There may be some intermittent snow on the higher end of these trails)
· Upper country trails that are not part of the wet trail closures will most likely still have snow and wet sections. Please avoid using these trails if they are wet to avoid causing damage.
· As a rule of thumb avoid using any trails for a day or possibly two after any significant rain fall so that they have adequate time to dry.
Volunteer Opportunity:
· National Trails Day is June 1st; we will have two volunteer projects that day, contact Gary Gray at gcgray@fs.fed.us or call 801-796-4886 for project details and to sign up.
Maps:
· For the AF Canyon Trail Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/uwcnf/maps-pubs, MVUMs are there for all the Districts, under Miscellaneous Maps is where you can find the AF Canyon Trail Map
Trail Descriptions:
· For trail descriptions on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recarea/?recid=8988 search under activities at the bottom of the page
Remember to be kind on these trails during the shoulder season!
rails Update for the Pleasant Grove Ranger District:
Trails Associated with the Wet Trail Closure (Trails closed to all uses except hiking) will be open starting 5/23/2013
· This includes: Mill Canyon 040, Tibble Fork 041, Salamander Flat 150, Ridge Trail 157, Mud Springs 173, Willow Hollow 159, South Fork Little Deer Creek 252
· There may be small wet sections still, please travel through these areas respectfully to reduce trail damage
· Thank you to all who have adhered to the wet trail closure this year, the trails are in great shape!
Wilderness Trails:
· Timpanogos will still have significant snow and possible snow bridges crossing river drainages, people are cautioned not to continue past their skill level for traveling on snow and to have the appropriate gear needed for snow travel.
· As you are planning trips this summer for the Lone Peak or Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Areas please remember:
o 15 Person Group Size limitation
o No camp fires in the entire Mount Timpanogos Wilderness or the Silver Lake Basin of the Lone Peak Wilderness
o Shortcutting switchbacks is prohibited, stay on the main trail to reduce trail damage and erosion and to increase your safety
For more wilderness information please visit: www.wilderness.net
Other trail updates:
· The front country trails (Bonneville Shoreline, Dry Canyon, Battle Creek, Grove Creek) are clear of snow and open (There may be some intermittent snow on the higher end of these trails)
· Upper country trails that are not part of the wet trail closures will most likely still have snow and wet sections. Please avoid using these trails if they are wet to avoid causing damage.
· As a rule of thumb avoid using any trails for a day or possibly two after any significant rain fall so that they have adequate time to dry.
Volunteer Opportunity:
· National Trails Day is June 1st; we will have two volunteer projects that day, contact Gary Gray at gcgray@fs.fed.us or call 801-796-4886 for project details and to sign up.
Maps:
· For the AF Canyon Trail Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/uwcnf/maps-pubs, MVUMs are there for all the Districts, under Miscellaneous Maps is where you can find the AF Canyon Trail Map
Trail Descriptions:
· For trail descriptions on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recarea/?recid=8988 search under activities at the bottom of the page
Remember to be kind on these trails during the shoulder season!
sixstringsteve
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- UT
thanks for posting that Kurt.
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- Sandy, Ut
Another update:
"Thanks Kurt. Also, please pass on reminders to your groups that some of the roads may still be wet and that they should avoid traveling there too if possible. Another concern on a dry year like this is of course going to be keeping people out of Forest Lake."
"Thanks Kurt. Also, please pass on reminders to your groups that some of the roads may still be wet and that they should avoid traveling there too if possible. Another concern on a dry year like this is of course going to be keeping people out of Forest Lake."