Little Black Mountain Spur

Little Black Mountain Spur can best be described as where tourism ends and adventure begins. Turning off the Cathedral Valley Loop onto the nondescript trailhead, the significance can be lost to a novice driver. The terrain and trails become even more unpredictable, rugged, and very remote. Connecting with the Lower Last Chance Loop, the sand and rocky trail requires durable off-road type tires and high clearance for the numerous ruts and blind washouts. You must be prepared for self-recovery and other emergencies that may occur in a remote area without cellular phone service. The trail travels along the eastern edge of the rugged Lower Last Chance Wilderness, where over 200 big horn sheep are making a dramatic comeback. There is no camping found along this route. Camping within Capital Reef is limited to one campground found at Waypoint 17 on Cathedral Valley Loop.