The Bar 10 Ranch is in about 13 miles, the Whitmore Overlook, about 23.5 miles. So we ate cold cereal right there in the middle of the road (living on Eastern Time means that an early lunch might be at 8:30am) and retraced our steps back to the Mt. Trumbull, taking a side trip to see the petroglyphs at Nampaweap, and past the Bar 10 Ranch. When looking around, you will have a lot of wonderful views. Black Rock Canyon OHV Trail is located east of the St. George Regional Airport. The miracle is that we didnt get a flat tire either on the way in or the way out! 2023 Wet Sounds The Bar 10 Ranch. We didnt; we actually left it sitting in the middle of the road and went ahead to scout out the route (we hadnt seen another soul all morning except a helicopter that buzzed us every 15 to 20 minutes). Enjoy amenities like restrooms and showers, grills and fire pits, and access to the water. Ocotillo-Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo American Spanish: [okotio], but also referred to as coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) Ocotillo is not a true cactus. The Maze is an extremely technical trail that you should plan to take all day even though its only 1.5 miles long. Elizabeth Whitmore, widow of James M. Whitmore, eventually moved to the Jacob Hamblin Home in Santa Clara with her son. There are several boulders that fell onto the roadway and one in particular didn't leave much room to squeak by and there was a steep drop off on the driver side. Sometime ago we read in a disscusion group about a route to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which is part of Arizona Strip. Continue another 15 miles or so to the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse (dont confuse Mount Trumbull with the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse youll pass the trailhead for the mountain high up the in mountains before descending back down to the schoolhouse in the next valley). I'd recommend considering tent camping at the Overlook for a day or two. Be very prepared for anything to happen. Public Lands Information Center Beyond the schoolhouse, 44 is highly recommended. Phone: 1 (435) 628-4010 Toll Free: 1 (800) 582-4139. There are many safety considerations to keep in mind when going Jeeping in St. George Utah. At that point, the family decided to build a lodge to expand the experience for the river runners. This trail is best enjoyed from March to November. It was 122degrees outside. I would 100% do this trail again, but Id prepare to mitigate the risk better. "The late Tony Heaton, and his wife, Ruby, were the original founders of the Bar 10 ranch. They have lodging possibilities and one can have organised trips into the vicinity. In the background we could see Bar10 Ranch. The journey took one hour by mule to the rim from the inner canyon, and another hour in an old converted school bus to the airstrip where waiting planes would ferry them to Las Vegas. A long truck could do it, just alot slower. Youll want to have a winch, aired-down heavy duty tires and a lift kit to begin with. The first 60 miles to Mount Trumbull is a good dirt road. Its a fun, out of the way jaunt with a pretty amazing payoff a horseshoe view of the Colorado River from a dead end overlook. The first 50 miles are well-graded roads easily accessible by most vehicles taking less than an hour and a half. Below, globemallow growing on a rocky outcrop. The scenery was beautiful, but to be honest, I was hoping for a little more excitement/challenge. And no one wanted to wait for evening, when it would (hopefully) be cooler. Elevations range from about 1,097 m (3,600 ft) in Parashant Canyon (south edge of map area) to 2,145 m (7,037 ft) near the east-central edge of the map area. Mexican, or California gold poppy, Eschscholzia californica is a species of flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family, native to the United States and Mexico. This trail is great for off-road driving and scenic driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. 4 cm), ovate leaves, which may remain for weeks or even months. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The terrain is diverse so recreationalists get to experience different scenery and trail difficulty. The wilderness contains both prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. Pioneers from Utah soon controlled access to most of the area's water. Trumbull to Bar 10 Ranch but still passable in a sedan going slowly in some places. I will be headed out to St George late March to attempt this trial. Saw a couple side by sides too. You can still see some of the playground equipment behind the school. It takes about 3hrs to get there, with the last 15 miles taking 90 minutes. We hoped to get to the trailhead and take our hike before the heat of the day set in about 10am. This campsite provides an unobstructed view north to the Pine Valley Mountains almost 70 miles away. Great trip! Start in St. George area to The Grand Canyon, 82 miles one way taking all your supplies needed for the fun trip. Found just above the cluster of regular spines, glochids are yellow or red in color and detach easily from the pads. Below, desert daisy, Baileya multiradiata and barrel cactus. Karl E. Fordham's poem "Sego Lily" portrayed the plant as an image of home, mercy, freedom, and peace for the men and women of Utah who were serving on the battlefields of Europe. Discover Whittemore. while you were away? The road from Highway 7 to Mt Trumbull is well maintained dirt and passable for a sedan. Note that most of the pictures were taken from inside the van, and nearly all of them were taken on our way back out. The road is a bit rougher from Mt. Trumbull School which ran from 1917-1968. Check out this 117.2-km point-to-point trail near St. George, Utah. The road becomes dirt. Chollas are also members of the Opuntia genus but have cylindrical, jointed stems rather than flat pads. We entered an old lava flow and the road quality degraded even more. Trail Notes: This would be a great low-intensity jeep ride, and the trail at the end sounds awesome! Jeep and off roading clubs usually take a break here to regroup. It includes basalt ledges, cinder cones, ponderosa pine forests, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and a large, colorful, naturally eroded amphitheater known as Hells Hole. It contains parts of Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area and all of the Grand CanyonParashant National Monument. Getting to the Mt. Start in St. George area to The Grand Canyon traveling 82 miles one way. Wrather Canyon, Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs NM, AZ, Hole-In-The-Rock, Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs NM, AZ, Hidden Canyon Overlook-, Hidden Canyon Rim Escape- and Bartlett Overlook-Trail, Moab, UT. You can ride along and right up to this spot by way of the St. George Drive OHV Trail. The pictures were epic. Fantastic for my first long ride. Its perfectly legal to drive through, but always respect private property. The road gets smaller once we pass the school house. It becomes NPS1263 at the National Park Service boundary in the Parashant. That first year in the mid 1970s, the Heatons efforts ferried just 125 people, but by 1983 they were seeing 1,000 people per summer. Coral Sands Dunes State Park is located near Kanab, just over an hour drive from St. George. The pads are actually modified branches or stems that serve several functions -- water storage, photosynthesis and flower production. Trumbull Schoolhouse. Make sure you have the maps downloaded from All Trails prior to riding. The graded road eventually becomes rockier as you approach Whitmore Canyon. Explore the many services we offer. You can take a joyride on the dunes for something a bit easier, or you can travel one of the Sand Mountain OHV Area trails that have high ratings for quite the challenge. We head out on a 4-5 hr. The range of terrain types and sheer amount of riding space are incomparable that that of Northern Utah. The basalt rock is sharp and will destroy tires not designed to be taken off pavement. Your perseverance will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River from 1000 ft. Later they added Conestoga Wagons to provide additional private sleeping and were pleasantly surprised by their comfort and popularity with guests. The Pine Mountain OHV Loop promotes a great forest setting in the midst of the arid Southern Utah desert. There are a few alternate routes that can be taken that are more advantageous for stock Jeeps like Milts Light. Whitmore Canyon is a 73.6 mile off-road haul to the Colorado River. Great morning ride (a little cold). Be wary of monsoon rains in July and August (or rain anytime), which will make the road impassible. The one thing that never changes is the genuine, friendly, western hospitality." -- Information courtesy of the Bar 10 Ranch website. Kelly Point can be seen far in the distance. We then had lunch. Bring along a sled, sandboard, or your hiking boots and explore one of those ways after a long ride. Trumbull Schoolhouse to the Whitmore Overlook. Whitmore, Arizona, USA GOING TO WHITMORE? There is minimal shade so make sure you wear appropriate clothing, bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Four rafts were floating down the river while we were there. If you're more into seeing how your ATV crawls the landscape, tackle the rock formations that live all around the open dunes. Everything from rock crawling to hauling full speed across the desert are what bring dirtbikers, atv riders, side-by-side riders, and Jeeping in St. George Utah. Today there are over 12,000 visitors per year, with the rafting season operating April thru September. These directions aint it took me to a gas station. . Great find for this part of St George. Youd have this on any normal vehicle, but not all off-road vehicles do and Im pretty sure I saw someone turning in some ORVers who werent highway legal on my way out of Toroweap a couple days later (they take this seriously). The first coal mine was opened in Whitmore Canyon in eastern Utah in 1896. The first part of the trip will take you from St. George to Mt. This is an even closer staging area for the trip, but you need to be an overnight guest or make arrangements with the ranch to park there. Very few people get a private slice of the Grand Canyon. The dirt road is rocky with a slight grade down. If you give Jeeping in St. George Utah a chance, we guarantee youll fall in love with the endless possibilities the Southern Utah desert oasis provides. Definitely rocky the whole way, but she handled it like a champ! And the payoff absolutely epic. We made camp on the cliff's edge at Whitmore Canyon, about 1,200 above the Colorado Riverstunningly beautiful and peaceful. The information center is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. But we had excellent weather, so we thought, we will give it a try. The drive south from St. George will still take some time due to road conditions, but it's the closest larger city for accessing Grand Canyon-Parashant, and the route along CR5, a maintained gravel road, is very scenic. It is BLM 1045, which connects down to Whitmore Canyon. Depending on the time of year, the Pine Mountain Loop can be muddy, eroded or snowcapped. A little rocky the last 10 miles, but not too bad. Take Exit 2 toward UT-7; stay in the left lane on the exit to stay left to cross the bridge and then continue straight on UT-7 West. Lots of water along the way, which was cool. Snow and mud up top!! NPS1247 - A few miles south of the Bar 10 ranch the road turns west across a broad bench of the Grand Canyon and ends at the mouth of Parashant Canyon near Frog Spring. Drive yourself out to a unique location and look around, or climb up a hill and slide your way down. Scott Goodfellow also contributed photos. Plan for about 4 hours of drive time each way. It was dry over Thanksgiving and last 10 miles could be tricky in a non 4WD vehicle but in a Jeep it was great! Chollas are also members of the Opuntia genus but have cylindrical, jointed stems rather than flat pads. Theres even an old stone cabin to check out on the northern end of the loop. In 2008 we decided to do this trip. If you cant see, get out and inspect. Theres one called cabin along the trail pretty trees and one small creek. Part of the problem is that there is no place to turn around. This trail begins just south of St. George, Utah and will take approximately 3-5 hours one way. Note that North is to the Left. From what we saw its beautiful and worth the trip. If it had been cooler, we would have simply parked the van in the wide part of the road, packed up our gear, and walked to the end of the road and then down to the Colorado River about 12 miles RT. Fun trail, good views. The helicopter that buzzed us most of the morning long. We decided to start at 5am in the dark and watch the sunrise at the off-shoot peak on the trail , definitely would recommend that. The road slowly degrades in quality the closer it gets to the Bar 10 Ranch (ranch driveway is at 36.275839, -113.233634; veer right to stay on the road). We then had lunch. From Bar 10 Ranch to end of trail, you need a high clearance vehicle. A spectacular overlook, from which you can view the canyon and several volcanic ash mounds and lava flowing from a close position. We drove this route on December 1 in a stock Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Heres a nice write up of the trip from a 44 club Dixie 4 Wheel Drive: Whitmore Canyon at North Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can ride along and right up to this spot by way of the St. George Drive OHV Trail. For a better orientation, one can download a gpx file of this trip: Tracklog: Whitmore Canyon, Arizona Strip, AZ (1172 downloads). N36 24,71XX, W113 19,51XX (WGS84)). By Clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provided will be transferred to Sendinblue for processing in accordance with their terms of use. Just as we had about 5 miles left on the dirt road it was getting dark (at about 6 pm). Sideview mirror views near where we turned around on the Whitmore Trail. Rough and slow going. It was dry over Thanksgiving and last 10 miles could be tricky in a non 4WD vehicle but in a Jeep it was great! Take a left next to the Mt. Virgin River North Trail via Confluence Park, Desert Canyons Mesa from Meditation Rock Trailhead. Once you pass the Bar 10 Ranch, the last 10 miles are very rough over ancient lava fields. Great trail. But more experienced riders should come to Pine Mountain for a relaxing cruise and amazing views of Pine Lake, Powell Point Overlook, and Pole Canyon. And you can go every year the area will look just a little bit different since the natural shifting of the sand can make the dunes move as much as 50 feet each year. Pine Mountain Loop is located north of Santa Clara and Ivins. No issue with ground clearance. / 44.23194N 83.80444W / 44.23194; -83.80444. He worked with the tour operators to restock the boats with a fresh batch of rafters, flown into his ranch. After 3.1 miles, take the exit (on right) toward River Road. All rights reserved. View of the Colorado River looling upriver. Sego is a Shoshonean word thought to mean "edible bulb." If youre up to it, you can take a short hike down to the river. The Mount Trumbull Wilderness is north of Grand Canyon National Park and in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. You travel back the way you came. T- travel responsibly- stick to designated roads and maintain safe distances. Make sure you take all your supplies needed for the fun off-road trip. While you may find plenty of reddish sand, you'll also ride over gravel, rock, and some vegetation. We took it counterclockwise in our stock Jeep ULR JL with 35 tires and had absolutely no problems at all. The weather was pleasant with partially sunny skies, temperatures in the low 70's. Just watch out for deer! Trumbull to Bar 10 Ranch but still passable in a sedan going slowly in some places. The end of the road (sometimes referred to as the Whitmore Overlook or the River Overlook) is a popular lunch spot for people with jeeps; the trail to the bottom begins at the overlook at about 36.152511,-113.204488 and ends 1.1 miles and 920ft. Did this in a stock Jeep rubicon. Always know what is in front of your vehicle. We met one of the Bar 10 Ranch owners on our way back out (his ATV was in the middle of the road) and he seemed like a really nice guy. Additional modifications may be added at your discretion. Dry Canyon Dry Canyon panel Dry Canyon ends at 9 Mile Canyon, site of hundreds of petroglyphs and other remains of the Fremont Culture. Rock crawling has always been popular and with modern advances in technology more can get into Jeep rock crawling at a more affordable price. Several trails feed off the Pine Mountain OHV. A sign requests travelers (who arent guests) to not trespass or hunt and to simply drive through (Thru traffic and invited guests only). Generally considered a moderately challenging route. It is BLM 1045, which connects down to Whitmore Canyon. Hiking, camping, scenic vistas, watching wildlife and hunting are some of the prime recreational opportunities found in this wilderness. And the best part is that it's kind of the area's little-known ATV secret since it sees way less OHV traffic than the South Rim. Beautiful and pretty easy going in our UTV. However, it is at about that point where it got rough the wildflower blooms were stunning. Had it been bigger, wed of been in serious danger. In addition to river guests, they welcome individuals, families, and groups. Thirteen vehicles and their occupants met at the intersection of Route 7, Airport Parkway, and BLM 5 at the Arizona state line for a trip to Whitmore Canyon on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Prickly pair cactus and lava rocks in Whitmore Canyon the road follows the canyon, thus its name. The van where we turned around. 160 miles roundtrip (from Southern Pkwy & River Road in St. George) Attractions 100 year-old copper mine Mining ruins Pigeon Canyon Vast Arizona Strip Historic & working ranches Remote, seldom visited scenery Difficulty High clearance vehicle - no autos! Its not recommended to take stock equipment on Milts Mile. Expect some damage to your vehicle. It is a good idea, to buy there the Arizona Strip Map, because there you can get good informaiton about existing or non existing trails in the Strip. Regulations: Stay on the road in private land. Didnt get to complete it because we got a flat tire 20 miles in. And the istrctions to get on the trail are incomplete, Entrance hard to find in the neighborhood for counter clock route. It wraps around the flank of Mt. Whittemore is a city in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Get in the outdoors visiting the Grand Canyon with the #1 Rental Outfitter! Trumbull Schoolhouse. I'd recommend considering tent camping at the Overlook for a day or two. This trail connects to the road, which goes down toToroweap Points. Grab one of our Stealth Clamps to keep your tunes safe. Whitmore Canyon is off the beaten path even by North Grand Canyon standards. Trumbull Schoolhouse. You get to explore Toroweap lookout and Whitmore Canyon overlook on your way there or back. During the First World War the flower became a symbol of peace. -- Information courtesy of the Bar 10 Ranch website. There is a minor downhill section, with partly loose stone, but it was not really a problem to go down there. More information can be found here, although Id say it will take you a bit more than 3 hours to drive in from Tuweep , Mesquite and cliffs near where we turned around. Pair the awesome view with equally awesome music. We drove this route on December 1 in a stock Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Glochids are often difficult to see and more difficult to remove, once lodged in the skin. Still some deep snow in one spot that made it so we couldnt complete the loop. Whitmore Canyon via St George Drive OHV Trail. My wife and me wanted to reach the North Rim, starting from St. George, UT. They were the wrong tires, however. The ranger told us, that they got stuck a few days before on the Mt. A prickly pear cactus with beetles probably feeding on the blossom and incidentally pollinating the flower. To get to the trailhead, follow E Red Hills Pkwy and UT-18 N and turn right on Diamond Valley Dr. Youll see the trail head from there. How sweet would it be to stay in your own home while vacationing to St. George? Take the advice of others and a lesson from medont attempt without off road tires. Great views in all directions. I would 100% do this trail again, but Id prepare to mitigate the risk better. good trail, fun, easy enough in a rented stock 4wd tacoma. Trumbull Schoolhouse to Whitmore Canyon Overlook deep in the Grand Canyon. There is also a landing strip (Whitmore International Airport). We have a Jeep JK with a 3.5 lift and it handled just fine. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Recommended for UTVs and modified short wheelbase 4x4s only. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Its not technical or dangerous, but you will get bounced around pretty good. The last 10 miles takes about 1.5 hours to traverse. This trail brings one to Whitmore Wash. We made roughly 1,5 miles on this trail and decided then to turn around. But it is quite bumpy, and airing down is recommended. Utahs Best is your one-stop-shop for real estate, mortgage financing, furniture and design, property management and foreclosure fix n flips in Utah. It wasnt long before half the group was out of the van building the road in places (mostly just filling in potholes so we could get through). The one complication is that there is no sign telling you when youve left private land and reentered BLM land. Some spots were mildly technical but nothing my 4Runner couldnt handle. Have our auto mechanics work on your 4X4 truck or jeep. Got a big gash in the sidewall. in the area and avoid transferring invasive species from one area to another. The most challenging part of the trail was the little narrow off-shoot about 1/2 way through, which leads up to the base of a beautiful mountain wall. A pale yellow blossom of prickly pear cactus. We had a tire puncture when we reached the Grand Canyon. The Ancestral Puebloans are known to have inhabited the area, and an archaeological field school is conducted in and around the area each summer. Box 910088, St. George UT 84791 Phone: 1 (435) 628-4010 Toll Free: 1 (800) 582-4139 . Ok, great. From St George, about how long does it take to get to the point?? This federal interagency office is staffed by employees from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S National Forest Service, and by dedicated volunteers from the local community. Plenty of riding around St. George to the Grand Canyon north rim to make a weekend of riding. It is used medicinally and in cooking. Trail riding is best enjoyed as a group activity and if you dont have any friends to round up for an off-roading adventure, youre welcome to join our trail rides.
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