Monrovian Trailhead
Overview
Monrovian Trailhead is located along Forest Road 078 in Monroe Canyon at 6,330 feet in elevation. Caution: Access to this canyon is via a narrow, one-lane road. Please reduce your speed and remain alert for oncoming vehicles, OHVs, and pedestrians.
Natural Features
This site is located in a canyon bottom with steep ridges in every direction. The main vegetation types around the trailhead are sage, gambel oak and pinyon/juniper.
Facilities
There is a vault toilet restroom, gravel parking area, unloading ramp, hitching post and an information kiosk available at this site.
Recreation
Popular activities in the area include horseback riding, viewing scenery, and OHV riding on designated routes. The trailhead provides access to Paiute Side Trail #78. Be cautious since rattle snakes can be found in the canyon. Please pack-out what you pack-in.
Reservations
General Information
April - November
Open 24 hours/day
- No overnight camping in the trailhead parking area
- All motorized travel is restricted to designated travel routes. Cross country travel, driving around closed gates and width restriction barriers, and driving on meadows is prohibited.
- All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
- Yield to hikers, horses and non-motorized users.
No fees are required for this site
- Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
- Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
- Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors
- Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog
Address: 115 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: (435) 896-9233
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.59498889
Longitude: -112.0762611
Directions
Monrovian Trailhead is about 4 miles southeast from Monroe Utah. From the junction of Main Street and Center Street in Monroe, head south on main Street for 0.8 miles. Follow the road as it turns left and becomes the Monroe Canyon Road (FR078) for 3 miles, then at the next fork in the road take a right across a bridge and follow the road the trailhead will be on your left. See google maps link below.
Travel Considerations
Caution: Access to this canyon is via a narrow, one -lane road. Please reduce your speed and remain alert for oncoming vehicles, OHVs, and pedestrians
Parking
Dirt parking area
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
- A hitching post is available at the trailhead
- No corrals are available
- Horse trails are located nearby
- Stay on designated trails
- Use weed-free hay to prevent the spread of invasive plant species
- Tie horses to trees in a way that won't damage the tree.
