Red Ledges Access Trail

Area Status: Open

The Red Ledges Access Trail #160 is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #079 (North Creek) and ends at Forest Trail #019 (Red Ledges). This trail provides access from Forest Road #079 (North Creek) to Red Ledges Trail #019. Red Ledges Access Trail intersects Red Ledges Trail #019 at its midpoint, where users can travel either west to intersect Aspen Flat Trail #018 or east to intersect Robertson Pasture Trail #020. Many trail loops can be made using this trail and other area trails. Those trails include: Red Ledges #019, Aspen Flat #018, Robertson Pasture #020 and Shay Ridge #162. To complete these loops, Forest Road #079 (North Creek) is used.

Elevation Change:

East End (Road #079): 9,130 feet

West End (Trail #019): 8,973 feet

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Monticello Ranger District for updated information.
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding. Closed to Bicycles and Motorcycles from Oct 1 - May 15th.
Closest Towns:	Monticello and Blanding, UT
Water:	Water is unavailable on this trail. Users should carry water.
Restroom:	None
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Monticello Ranger District (435) 587-2041

General Information

Directions:

From Monticello, Turn west onto 200 South and stay left at the Y onto Abajo Dr., continue on North Creek (FH 49- Loop/Harts Draw). Travel approximately 4.7 miles and turn left onto Forest Road #079 (Indian Creek). Continue approximately 7.1 miles to Red Ledges Access Trail #160 located on your right.

General Notes:

Latitude: 37 50' 30.3"N

Longitude: 109 30' 12.0"W

Datum: NAD 83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds