ADVENTURE #3

One of the best OHV trails in the area, ranging from easy trails to extremely hard trails, there is something for everyone. Amasa Basin is full of large Granite rock formations, great rockhounding sites, spectacular views and lots of Quacken Aspen groves in the middle of the desert. Side trips could include the Hermit’s cabin, a trip to dig for Trilobite or drive around the mountain to get a spectacular view of Notch Peak. This OHV ride will amaze with its beauty.

About the Area

The area is full of remnants of Lake Bonneville like large granite formations and the second highest sheer cliff in North America called Notch Peak, Home to many of the oldest living things including the Bristlecone Pine. great rockhounding sites including world famous Trilobites, the Hermit’s Cabin and Wild Horses. This was once a great area for mining and there remnants of old mines and buildings.

The Fillmore Loop, also known as Sand Rock Ridge. It can be a great family trail and should take about five to six hours to complete. It is steep on some parts of Sand Rock Ridge, although construction in the last few years has made it safer, still care should be taken for inexperienced riders. Those who have climbed the ridge in the past will be surprised at its remodeling. This trail loop is driven on graded forest and ungraded jeep roads. Make sure that your machine is jetted for this altitude. Fuel injected OHVs will be just fine. The trail has some excellent vistas, bring your camera. A stop at the head of Paradise Canyon will be a real crowd pleaser. Some years we experience above normal snowfall and the trail has to be cut through the snow banks. The trail winds through pine and aspen forests. There is a restroom, trail kiosk, and picnic table at the top near White Pine, approximately 14 miles into the ride. From the restroom, you will head north for 10 miles across the spine of the Pahvant Range, then turn west and return down Chalk Creek. As you come down Chalk Creek you may either continue through the stream crossings (50 inch or less) or take the main canyon road that is open for all size machines. Early mornings and late evenings are great times to see the wildlife. A must for any visitor to the area. This ride is for ALL ATV/UTV vehicles.

As you climb the well maintained dirt road, you’ll be amazed with the breath-taking views to the valley below. Pine trees, sage brush and a variety of wildflowers will be waiting around each turn as you slowly ascend to altitudes of approximately 10,000 feet. Deer, elk, squirrels, rabbits and so many more animals may show themselves. During certain times of year, you can hear elk bugling in the early mornings. If you come during September, you’ll be amazed as the trees start turning their colors to red, orange and yellow.