Josephite Point Trail

The Josephite Point Trail #5109 is 6.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #50005 at Pete's Hole Reservoir and ends at Forest Road #50041 at Mary's Lake. This trail follows a bench for most of its length with minimal elevation change. Trail descends 53 feet from 8,894 feet in elevation to 8,841 feet. It passes through mixed conifer and aspen for most of its length and offers access to fishing at Academy Mill Reservoir. This route is a favorite of mountain bikers.

Elevation Change:

North West End (Road #50005): 8,894 feet

South East End (Road #50041): 8,841 feet

Current Conditions

Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Ferron Ranger District for updated information.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Latitude: 39 17' 24.0"N

Longitude: 111 23' 08.3"W

Datum: NAD 83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds

May

Bring your own water for day trips.

Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding.

Getting There

Directions

From Orangeville, head west onto UT-29 and travel approximately 25.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road #50005 (Thistle Flat/Petes Hole) and travel approximately 1.8 miles to Josephite Pt. Trail #5109.