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Salina Creek Trailhead

Overview
Salina Creek Trailhead is located 24.7 miles from Salina, Utah, just after the second crossing dispersed Camping turnoff road along Forest Road 009 in Corral Canyon.

Natural Features
This site is in a canyon bottom adjacent to Salina Creek and is surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen at 7,260 feet in elevation.

Facilities
There is a vault restroom, dirt parking and an information kiosk at this site. There is no horse hitching posts or corrals. The Second Crossing campground is just south of this trailhead. 

Recreation
Popular activities in the area include horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, viewing wildlife, dispersed camping and OHV riding on designated routes. The trailhead provides access to a large network of hiking and horseback trails, as well as Gooseberry #2. No overnight camping is allowed in the parking lots. Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the roadless area north of Salina Creek Road 009.  Please pack-out what you pack-in.

Reservations

General Information

April - November

  • 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.

  • 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

Side view of the Fishlake Supervisors office and Richfield Ranger District office building and Forest sign

Address: 115 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: (435) 896-9233
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Salina Creek Trailhead is located about 25 miles north and east of Salina Utah. In Salina at the junction of Main Street and State Street, head south on State Street for approximately 2 miles until you reach I-70. Turn left (east) onto I-70 east-bound from Salina, for approximately 17 miles. Take Salina Creek exit 73 and turn left on the Convulsion Canyon Road (FR010) for about 1 mile. Turn left on FR009 and travel about 5 miles. The trailhead is on both sides of the road. See google maps link below.

Google Map Directions

Parking

Unpaved gravel and dirt parking area

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for 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.

  • Please 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.
     

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Last updated April 25th, 2025