reviewed Whitmore Canyon via St George Drive OHV Trail July 11, 2022 Hiking Didn't get to complete it because we got a flat tire 20 miles in. At last, a little less than 5 miles from the end of the road, just after crossing a wash into a land of mesquite bushes, and just before a long stretch of white road ascending a hill, we found a place that was possible to turn the van around. Trumbull to Bar 10 Ranch but still passable in a sedan going slowly in some places. Rugged all-terrain tires are necessary here. We rumbled on, passing the marked junction for Paws Pocket (Pas (I think the w is missing) Pocket Four-wheel Drive Routes) (junction at 36.230176, -113.231667; follow the sign straight for the Whitmore Trail (River Overlook)). Check nps.gov/grca for information about entering this area. A little bit chilly and windy at the end, but was well worth the views. Total Distance: The road is almost 25 miles from the Mt. This is an incredible trail, passing through so many different terrains. The best time to go would be mid late September. This gorgeous landscape was formed from eroding pink-colored Navajo Sandstone that stands nearby. First 60 or so easy, slower the rest of the way but easy pickins for a stock 4runner or comperble, short 4x4. Situated about 73 miles from St. George, Whitmore Canyon takes you to an overlook of the Grand Canyon with stunning views of the Colorado River. Elizabeth Whitmore, widow of James M. Whitmore, eventually moved to the Jacob Hamblin Home in Santa Clara with her son. The scenery is varied and beautiful along the entire route and Whitmore Canyon Overlook is spectacular. Want to report conditions for this trail? Its not technical or dangerous, but you will get bounced around pretty good. Let the machine do the work, not your legs! 10 Places to (Legally) Get Free Internet while Traveling, Sneak Peak: Southwestern Variety at its Finest - Anne's Travels, Your Mouth Determines Your Level of Authority. But we are straight going down Main Street Valley. But we are following the straight going trail, which got worse compared to the one, coming down from St. George, UT. Design by, Sunny red rock cliffs and rolling waves of sand are an. nearest settlement of St. George, Utah (fig. Make a whole weekend out of it and stay at the campground so you can get up bright and early and hit the dunes before everyone else. Great trip! Dont visit in the main heat of the summer, its pretty hot. Its hugely scenic and the payoff of getting to swim alone in the Colorado River is unmatched. At about the same time, that mine became known as the Sunnyside mine. We had to take the RZR around. A long truck could do it, just alot slower. From Bar 10 Ranch to end of trail, you need a high clearance vehicle. 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. At N36 41,40XX, W113 27,52XX (WGS84) you can see to the left the turn onto CR 30 (Navajo Trail Road). At no point, in dry conditions, was 4WD required. Riding your ATV isn't the only fun thing you can do out here, though. The one complication is that there is no sign telling you when youve left private land and reentered BLM land. Trumbull, etc. If you just drive through, you should be fine. Some snow still in parts. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. You really do need 44, and you totally couldnt do it without high clearance. Elevations range from about 1,097 m (3,600 ft) in Parashant Canyon . Combination of not having off road tires and driving too fast would be my guess. On March 18, 1911, the Utah State Legislature designated the sego lily as the state flower. This was the beginning of February, so there was only had about 10 hours of daylight. Phones are answered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the roughest part of the trail as youll be driving over a lava field. Trumbull Schoolhouse. Facilities: Bar 10 Ranch for ranch guests. Ledges Trail: One of the Best in Cuyahoga Valley! A sign requests travelers (who arent guests) to not trespass or hunt and to simply drive through (Thru traffic and invited guests only). Scott Goodfellow also contributed photos. For instance, you get to start your ride at the base of Hurricane Cliffs and climb to the top through scenic canyons and then bask in the glory of the expanse of pastoral farmlands. Went back a second time because the views took my breath away. At N36 44,85XX, W113 32,79XX (WGS84) a side trail to the right joins CR5. 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. It is regularly updated (2008 the 2006 edition was the latest one). (This turn may be 18 miles later than the 27 miles follow the signs!) From St. George, UT we are going via River Road in southward direction. Bar 10 Ranch P.O. Below, desert daisy, Baileya multiradiata and barrel cactus. Take the advice of others and a lesson from medont attempt without off road tires. There are many safety considerations to keep in mind when going Jeeping in St. George Utah. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The next leg of the trip takes you to the Bar 10 Ranch Airstrip. (36.411823, -113.325372), Driving back up the higher stretches of the Whitmore Trail. 84790. We went counter clockwise and was very glad that we did! We got about 4 miles from the end of the road in our high-clearance, 24 van and finally decided we couldnt go any further. Loaded up and heading home after another wonderful spring day in the southwestern desert. The main 60 mile road didnt seem that bad, but you need sidewall protection. We love to share our favorite . A small fishhook cactus (Mammillaria microcarpa) growing from vertical face rock. Some smooth graded road, some rocky double track. We did the one way trip from St. George to the Whitmore Canyon overlook of the Grand Canyon in just over 3 hours. After getting the spare on we elected to turn back and not risk getting stranded. Driving back from where we turned around. Would I go 100 miles out of my way for this? Situated about 73 miles from St. George, Whitmore Canyon takes you to an overlook of the Grand Canyon with stunning views of the Colorado River. George Waterman January 28, 2021 Hiking Jonathan Gregory November 14, 2020 Hiking With rainfall, the plant quickly becomes lush with small (2. Trumbull Schoolhouse, high clearance is helpful at times. You can ride along and right up to this spot by way of the St. George Drive OHV Trail. BLM1046/NPS1246 to Pa's Pocket ranch ruins. The next 10 miles are a little more rugged. Which Hike Should You Take in Yellowstone National Park. The overlook is the only viewpoint in the National Park from where the Colorado River can be seen vertically below. There are also lines about surveillance and the right to refuse access, but it seems these are mostly so they can kick someone out if they arent respecting property rights. 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. I will be headed out to St George late March to attempt this trial. Solo dirt bike ride. The helicopter that buzzed us most of the morning long. A- avoid sensitive areas- this includes restricted wilderness areas, archeological sites, and soft sand. Everybody, who wants to do this trail should be aware of the loneliness of the Arizona Strip. The road becomes dirt. There are many safety considerations to keep in mind when going Jeeping in St. George Utah. more information on current conditions BLM1045 - Usually appropriate for all high clearance 4x4s to the Bar 10 private ranch. The next 10 miles are a little more rugged. Plane on the Bar 10 Ranch Airstrip the ranch hosts guests flown in from Las Vegas, as well as transporting rafters back to civilization. The scenery is varied and beautiful along the entire route and Whitmore Canyon Overlook is spectacular. We just see one more vehicle on our way to Mt. The good news is that (baring GPS directions, which are usually wrong) the road isnt hard to follow and there really arent confusing turns or side-roads major junctions are well-marked, and you wont be confused by minor junctions. 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). This trail is an easy trail to ride but due to seasonal and weather erosion is considered moderate. The next 10 miles are a little more rugged. How sweet would it be to stay in your own home while vacationing to St. George? The road to Frog Springs is only for very high clearance vehicles. 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. We left St. George Utah on Rt 5 at 1:00pm and headed south. The road is a bit rougher from Mt. Followed the trail counter-clockwise in our JLUR with stock suspension and had 0 issues. Most of the land in between is +/- 5,000'. Trumbull Schoolhouse to Whitmore Canyon Overlook deep in the Grand Canyon. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. "The late Tony Heaton, and his wife, Ruby, were the original founders of the Bar 10 ranch. -- Information courtesy of the Bar 10 Ranch website. A representative of the ranch is also available to give you a history of the ranch and Whitmore Canyon which will delight history buffs. Due to a lot of heavy rain falls still a few trails should be very muddy. At N36 42,21XX, W113 28,31XX (WGS84) we are entering Main Street Valley, which mainly goes to the south. Make sure you have the maps downloaded from All Trails prior to riding. Trumbull very, very early on a morning in early June (high clearance is all you need around here in dry weather you might even be able to do it in a rugged car with average clearance). Will look forward to attempting with a better prepared rig. On the way back to St. George, we stopped at the school house at Mt. Shortly thereafter, they came upon a band of Paiutes, who, unfortunately for them, were wearing clothing taken from Whitmore and McIntire. This trail begins just south of St. George, Utah and will take approximately 3-5 hours one way. Emma to east views of the Grand Canyon. Here you can have a look into our Jeep Commander. The first 60 miles to Mount Trumbull is a good dirt road. From Bar 10 Ranch to end of trail, you need a high clearance vehicle. At N36 48,59XX, W113 33,52XX (WGS84) we are passing Segmiller Mountain und Wolf Hole Mountain. If we are facing problems, we will turn around and go back to St. George, UT. Beautiful views. Very nice all in one ride. It became the official state flower of California in 1903. From the Mt. Fantastic for my first long ride. A long truck could do it, just alot slower. With rainfall, the plant quickly becomes lush with small (24 cm), ovate leaves, which may remain for weeks or even months. The first 67 miles of the trail follow several flat dirt roads where 4WD is not needed. A spectacular overlook, from which you can view the canyon and several volcanic ash mounds and lava flowing from a close position. St. George Jeepers Trip Report Whitmore Canyon, Arizona April 11, 2017 Thirteen vehicles and their occupants met at the intersection of Rt. The next 10 miles are a little more rugged. Whitmore Canyon has a view of the Grand Canyon that you will not see anywhere else. Once you pass the Bar 10 Ranch, the last 10 miles are very rough over ancient lava fields. The information center is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. The rocky trail connects to this parking area. First view of the Colorado River as the group descends Whitmore Canyon into the Grand Canyon. We drove with trailer about 1/3 the way, then we were on ATV the rest of the way. It was 122degrees outside. Loved going through the trees then back in the desert for a while. This area is known for being an easy ride but well worth it for the unique panoramic view alone. Got a big gash in the sidewall. Note that the Whitmore Trail is extremely remote and without cell reception come with everything necessary for a self-rescue. Air down your tires when driving on sand or gravel. It is best to have high clearance with sturdy off road tires. The miracle is that we didnt get a flat tire either on the way in or the way out! And the istrctions to get on the trail are incomplete, Entrance hard to find in the neighborhood for counter clock route. The road is very smooth and wide plus way more convenient access if you live in that part of town. View from below the rim looking up at the lava that once dammed the Colorado River. Bring along a sled, sandboard, or your hiking boots and explore one of those ways after a long ride. Then at the end amazing. These trails are great for those looking to polish their off-roading skills without any pressure or for those simply looking for a scenic ride on a day out with their families. We then had lunch. Rough and slow going. The plant's leaves, withered by flowering time, appear grass-like and sparse. My wife and me wanted to reach the North Rim, starting from St. George, UT. On January 20 the militiamen uncovered the arrow-riddled bodies under a foot of snow. 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). While you may find plenty of reddish sand, you'll also ride over gravel, rock, and some vegetation. Easy basic trail, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a smooth trail. Tony and Ruby transported all the lumber, brick, windows, and other materials over the eighty miles of dirt road in a cattle truck. The volcano is adjacent the Colorado River, as it is the source material for Lava Falls and Lava Falls Rapids one of the largest rapids of the Colorado. The following picture also shows a hiking path, which leads down to the river banks. In 1854 Navajo Indians began raiding Mormon livestock on the Strip, and by 1865 the raids had escalated. 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. Trumbull. A little bit chilly and windy at the end, but was well worth the views. Part of the problem is that there is no place to turn around. And the payoff absolutely epic. When it comes to ATV adventuring, you can't go wrong with the St. George area. What if that home brought in rental income while you were away? The flower thrives in desert-like conditions. 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). The road Y's at the end to an eastern and. These directions aint it took me to a gas station. Trumbull Schoolhouse to the Whitmore Overlook. On the road private as well as BLM all vehicles must have valid license plates and proof of highway insurance (stickers and non-highway plates dont cut it this area is not for ORVing or ATVing). 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. The view back shows the wide gravel road, which leads down from St. George, UT, via Main Street Valley. Sunset the night before high in the mountains (its cooler!) 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. We did this on a snowy day in December in our Polaris UTV. We hope these trails give you a starting point for your Jeeping in St. George Utah endeavours. Head out to Sand Hollow State Park for some seriously fun mixed terrain. The pictures were epic. Nampaweap Petroglyphs The Best Rock Art in Arizona! Trumbull Schoolhouse. As was common in these isolated expanses, access to the ranch house was simplified by adding an airstrip to the property. Make sure to take all your supplies needed for the fun trip. When we were there in late October 2017 we were told that the roads which go to the Whitmore Canyon Overlook and to the . That makes it a great trail for beginners and experienced riders alike. 2023 Dixie 4 Wheel Drive, Whitmore Canyon on North Rim of Grand Canyon,Arizona. It was after this hill that we began to encounter problems. Another panoramic view of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. There are about seven variations of the plant in Utah. Great morning ride (a little cold). The final drop towards the canyon had a snow covered hill that was a in the shade and rather slippery. You can go inside the school house and see how it looked back in early 1900s. Subscribe to View Junkie Adventure Report and get exclusive outdoor and hiking-related content. Trumbull Schoolhouse to the monument boundary this road is usually appropriate for all high clearance 4x4s. It wraps around the flank of Mt. (435) 688-3200 Plenty of riding around St. George to the Grand Canyon north rim to make a weekend of riding. In St. George, Utah, you'll find a number of awesome trails and off-roading spots to stir up some dust and cover lots of terrain. That way, youll have a reference to ensure youre heading in the right direction. Bring plenty of gas, snacks and water. If you feel like getting your cardio on, you can hike 1.6 miles down to the Colorado River on the Whitmore Trail. The Pine Mountain OHV Loop promotes a great forest setting in the midst of the arid Southern Utah desert. Contact us today if youd like more information. Before long, the dirt airstrip was being used almost daily to fly river guests in and out of the river. Start in St. George area to The Grand Canyon, 82 miles one way taking all your supplies needed for the fun trip. Our side by side handled the trail well although there was still well over a foot of snow in several spots.

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