Gooseberry Trail

Area Status: Open

The Gooseberry Trail #445 is 3.3 miles long. This trail connects Forest Road #094 (East Gooseberry) and Forest Road #106 (South Cottonwood). This trail is very steep and rocky. It can be slippery following rain/snow events. This trail can be combined with Elk Ridge Road (#088), Forest Trail #010 (Chimney Park/Horse Flat) and South Cottonwood Road (#106) to create a loop. This trail and #010 (Chimney Park/Horse Flat) include steep sections which may be problematic for novice horseback and motorized vehicle riders. Please use caution, know your limits and respect them.

Elevation Change:

West End (Road #094): 8,526 feet

East End (Road #106): 7,677 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, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide.
Closest Towns:	Blanding, UT
Water:	Bring your own water for day trips.
Restroom:	Vault toilet located off the Elk Ridge road near the Gooseberry Guard Station.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Monticello Ranger District (435) 587-2041

General Information

Directions:

From Blanding, travel south on US-191 for approximately 3.9 miles. Turn right onto UT-95 and continue approximately 6.3 miles. Turn right onto South Elks Road #092 and travel approximately 19.9 miles. Turn right onto Elk Ridge Road #088 and travel approximately 13.8 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #094 and continue 0.4 miles to Gooseberry Trail #445 located on your right.

General Notes:

Latitude: 37 49' 25.3"N

Longitude: 109 46' 01.7"W

Datum: NAD 83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds