Big Munger Trail

Difficulty:  Strenuous

Trail Use:  Moderate (from July 1 to Sept 9- Dirt Bike Season)

Length:   7.18 miles from Fall Cr Trailhead to jct with Squaw Cr Trail #4205B

Elevation:   6331 ft at Fall Cr Trailhead, 8376 at top of Munger Mt, 6377 at jct with Squaw Cr

Open to:  Hikers, Equestrian, Mountain Bikes, Dirt Bikes

Trail Highlights:

• This trail leaves the motorized parking lot and heads directly into the drainage.  After the signed junction for the Rock Cr Trail, the trail gets on an old roadbed, which it follows for a while, winding through thick timber.
• Once the trail reaches the aspen ridge, it turns off the old roadbed and onto a newly rerouted section in 2019 which is much more condusive to mountain biking and hiking, though still at a steep grade.  The trail climbs through sagebrush meadows and aspen stands, offering great views of the area.  Evenetually the trail peaks out on top of Munger Mountain.
• From here the trail turns and follows the ridgeline, offering spectacular views in every direction.  Be sure to not be caught up here in any thunderstorm activity as there is no cover.
• Eventually the trail drops off the ridge and onto another newly completed reroute in 2020.  The trail winds its way down through aspen forest and open meadows with spectacualr views until reaching the creek below.  From here the trail turns and follows the creek up to the junction with the Squaw Cr Trail.

Options:

• There are no other trails branching off of this but it is an excellent loop, from either direction, although typically accessed from the motorized trailhead and ridden counter clockwise.  From this trail you can access any other parts of the Munger Mountain Trail System.

Important Information

• This trail is open year round, except to dirt bikes which are only allowed from July 1^st to September 9^th. The trail is not open to any other types of motorized use.  It is open to eBikes during the same period as dirt bikes, July 1st to September 9th.
• This trail is located on USGS quad maps for Munger Mountain, 7.5 minute.
• Always check the posted information at the kiosks for maps, updated material on forest regulations and closures.

At a Glance