Sand Rock Ridge

Taking your time may not be the norm on the busy Sand Rock Ridge trail, but slowing down and stopping a few times, to look back, is the bonus. Mainly used to quickly summit the western rim of this colorful mountain range, Sand Rock Ridge quickly climbs up a semi-graded dirt and gravel shelf road. Once at the top, you're rewarded with expansive views and one of Utah's best fall color overlooks. 4x4 will be needed to help prevent washboards and maintain traction on the steep, loose hills. Durable off-road tires and high clearance are required for the endless cobblestone rocks. Use caution on the sharp, blind switchbacks; traction can be loose at the turns. Camping is fairly limited compared to other trails in the area. There are a couple of primitive pull-off sites with room for a couple of vehicles with tents. Near the top, a special site has a picnic table and views for days. Connecting with Richfield Pioneer Track is a very popular way to avoid the interstate and a scenic crossover to Richfield. The trail does not have firm closure dates but rather an average open date range. The opening is based on "dry" trail conditions.