Joes Valley Loop

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

This loop ride is 35 miles long and begins at the Reeder Staging Area for OHVs less than 50 inches wide. From the Staging Area travel north onto Reeder Trail #5091 (Arapeen Route #5) for approximately 8.8 miles to Reeder Ridge Road #50054 (still Arapeen #5). Turn left (west) and travel for approximately 0.6 miles to Skyline Drive #50150 (Arapeen Route #1). Turn left (south) and travel for approximately 8.3 miles to Ephraim-Orangeville Road (Arapeen Route #56). Turn left (east) and travel for approximately 13.2 miles to Forest Road #50144 (Arapeen Route #5). Turn left (north) and travel for approximately 0.1 miles to Forest Trail #5300 and travel approximately 2.8 miles to Reeder Trail #5091 (still Arapeen Route #5). Turn right (east) and continue approximately 1.1 miles on trail back to the Staging Area to complete your trip. For OHVs greater than 50 inches wide start from the Ephraim-Orangeville Road and take Arapeen Route #52 to get to Skyline Drive.

Difficulty Level: More Difficult

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff.
Open Season:	May
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Open to: Foot, Bike, Horse, OHV and Full size vehicles (depending on the section). Some sections of this loop can only be traveled by OHV's 50 inches or less in width.
Closest Towns:	Orangeville, UT
Water:	Drinking water is available at Joes Valley Campground.
Restroom:	Facilities are available at Joes Valley Campground and Grassy Lake.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Ferron/Price Ranger District (435) 636-3581

General Information

Directions:

From Orangeville, head north on Main Street for approximately 0.7 miles. Continue onto UT-29 and travel approximately 15.5 miles to Reeder Trail #5091 located on your right.

General Notes:

Latitude: 39 19' 20.3"N

Longitude: 111 16' 54.4"W

Datum: NAD 83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds