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Cream Pots Trail
The Cream Pots Trail #005 is 1.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #399 and ends at the intersection of Forest Trail #012 (Hammond Canyon) and Forest Trail #166 (Posey Trail). This trail is often used to access the Hammond Canyon and Posey Trails from Forest Road #399. This trail descends steeply from Forest Road #399 to the trail junction at the bottom of Hammond Canyon.
Elevation Change: 250 feet of elevation loss from Forest Road #399 to intersection with Hammond Canyon (#012) and Posey Trail (#166).
South End (Road #399): 6,830 feet
North End (Trail #166): 6,053 feet
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: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Open to: Hiking and Horseback Riding. |
| Closest Towns: | Blanding and Monticello, UT |
| Water: | Water is generally available in Hammond Canyon (filtration system recommended). |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Monticello Ranger District (435) 587-2041 |
General Information
General Notes:Latitude: 37 41' 39.3"N
Longitude: 109 43' 4.3"W
Datum: NAD83
Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds (hddd mm' ss.s")
Directions:
From Blanding, head south on US-191 S/S Main St and travel 3.9 miles. Turn right onto UT-95 N and travel 6.3 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 228/Cottonwood and travel 4.9 miles. Slight left to stay on Co Rd 288/Cottonwood and travel 0.4 miles. Continue onto South Elks Road #092 and travel 9.3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #399 and travel 2.8 miles to Cream Pots Trail #005.
Accessibility:
Forest Road #399 is a rough, sometimes impassable dirt road. There are tight turns with steep drop-offs along this road. Users may prefer to park on Elks Road (Forest Road #311) and travel from there along Forest Road #399 2.6 miles to the Cream Pots Trailhead.