The Frenchman

The Frenchman is an old wagon route used to access remote ranches along the San Rafael River Valley to Horse Bench. The trail travels along the edge of the Lower San Rafael Wildlife Management Area, a lush strip of desert vegetation that borders the river. The green beltway is host to desert wildflowers and migratory birds in the springtime. Soon after you enter the wildlife area, there's an old log cabin and dynamite hut slowly being overtaken by nature. The trail is an excellent way to reach the lesser-traveled region of the Lower Swell. Connecting this route with others in the area will make for an epic overland adventure.