East Ridge Trail #038
East Ridge trail is 4.23 miles and is a steep and arduous alternative to the Ridge trail #157. This trail is rugged and remote, and users should not underestimate its difficulty. Motorcyclists are highly recommended to use this route in the direction of Mill Canyon to Pole Line Pass, for their safety and the sustainability of the trail; the Ridge trail #157 should be used for loop trips.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Mid-Elevation Forested Environment
Trail Open To: Hike, Horse, Mountain Bike, and Motorcycle Travel
Connecting Trails: Ridge #157, Pot Hollow #037
Trail Grade: Trail grades range from 25 to 45 percent
Trail Considerations: Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day.
For more information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/.
Getting There
Directions
Access:
Beginning at the Information Station located on the American Fork side of SR-92, travel 10.7 miles to the Summit Trail Head. Please park in designated spaces. Start on the Ridge trail, and follow it 6.8 miles to the junction with East Ridge. Access to this trail is also able via Forest Road #085, and the Mill Canyon Springs Road #180. Both of these roads are not suitable for passenger cars, and 4-wheel drive is recommended.
GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail (junction with the Ridge trail #157 [South]): N 40° 22’28.05 W 111° 34' 45.34"
Junction with Pot Hollow: N 40° 31’6.25 W 111° 33' 58.95"
End of Trail (junction with the Ridge trail #157[North]): N 40° 31’24.21 W 111° 34' 15.04"
GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE
