UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

Rujack · May 22, 2019

ImMrCrash said: ↑

Unfortunately snow is keeping a lot of stuff closed but I can say that Hobble Creek Canyon Right Fork near Springville is open and they do have camping a ways in. Not the most scenic though.

There’s Squaw Peak Canyon Road that connects Provo Canyon and Hobble Creek Canyon Left Fork. It’s quite rough terrain, minimal camping, but extremely scenic. But probably closed.

Tomorrow I plan on going up into Midway to check out the trails up there again. Last week Snake Creek Canyon had its gate open but there was about a foot of snow. In the past there could be no snow at the gate but you could drive about 300 yards past the gate, round a corner, and run face first into 4 feet of snow. The other connecting end of that trail is Cascade Springs but I still need to see if that gate is open, it was closed 2 weeks ago. That whole area is very scenic with lots of open camping areas as well as a campsite. The Alpine Loop that connects these trails to Alpine/Highland is a very fun drive but currently also closed.

Also there’s Daniels shooting area trails out of the valley up there. Not much camping but some fun short trails and excellent outdoor shooting freedom. Gate should be open, I’m planning on checking it out.
There are also trails out east of Heber (next to Midway) that lead out to small mountain ponds and valleys.

If you are interested in sand there’s the Little Sahara Sand Dunes about an hour south and west with plenty of camping and lots of sand but the closest fuel is 35 mins away and $2 more expensive per gallon.

Unfortunately Provo is kinda boring when it comes to off-roading and camping but the good news is you can drive less than 45mins to find tons of places. My personal favorite places to explore are out of Heber Valley but I’m biased as I had lived there for 10 years.
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Thanks for the details. I’ll put those spots on my list.

Did you guys get more snow these past couple of weeks?

As far as gas prices, I’m in California. It’s over $4 gal where I’m at! Not sure what it’s costing in the slc area. And I’m used to having to drive 5 hours to get to some decent spots so 45 min is a royal treat...

ImMrCrash · May 22, 2019

Rujack said: ↑

Thanks for the details. I’ll put those spots on my list.

Did you guys get more snow these past couple of weeks?

As far as gas prices, I’m in California. It’s over $4 gal where I’m at! Not sure what it’s costing in the slc area. And I’m used to having to drive 5 hours to get to some decent spots so 45 min is a royal treat...
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Actually got snowed on at the top of Hobble Creek Right Fork 2 nights ago but drove up there again today and it was all clear (rough elevation 7500ft). Forecast for Midway (elevation 5500ft) is snow on Thursday and the mountains surrounding the valley exceed 9000ft

Ha! That’s true for gas. It’s only crazy expensive near the dunes and probably still cheaper than California. Slc should be cheaper than Cali, and Provo should be cheaper than both.

Desert Dog · May 22, 2019

ImMrCrash said: ↑

Actually got snowed on at the top of Hobble Creek Right Fork 2 nights ago but drove up there again today and it was all clear (rough elevation 7500ft). Forecast for Midway (elevation 5500ft) is snow on Thursday and the mountains surrounding the valley exceed 9000ft

Ha! That’s true for gas. It’s only crazy expensive near the dunes and probably still cheaper than California. Slc should be cheaper than Cali, and Provo should be cheaper than both.
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Just returned to CA after 2 weeks driving all over Utah , Promontory, Vernal, Flaming Gorge, Green River, Moab, Hovenweep, Zion, mostly hit the National Parks and Monuments....all amazingly beautiful . Amazed all gas was all around $3.50 or less. Best gas I found was $2.85 outside Hovenweep. Then First gas station in CA, right at NV boarder raked me for $4.89 a gallon.

BOMBS · May 23, 2019

Desert Dog said: ↑

Just returned to CA after 2 weeks driving all over Utah , Promontory, Vernal, Flaming Gorge, Green River, Moab, Hovenweep, Zion, mostly hit the National Parks and Monuments....all amazingly beautiful . Amazed all gas was all around $3.50 or less. Best gas I found was $2.85 outside Hovenweep. Then First gas station in CA, right at NV boarder raked me for $4.89 a gallon.
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Damn!.....$4.89 a gallon. Crazy ass expensive.

H3llRid3r · May 23, 2019

ImMrCrash said: ↑

Unfortunately Provo is kinda boring
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Absolutely!

eltacoutah · May 23, 2019

H3llRid3r said: ↑

Absolutely!
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I'm not a big fan of it either I'm in Orem but close enough haha We go down to Monticello a lot so going anywhere further North adds to our travel time. Lot's of good fishing down here though!

H3llRid3r · May 23, 2019

eltacoutah said: ↑

I'm not a big fan of it either I'm in Orem but close enough haha We go down to Monticello a lot so going anywhere further North adds to our travel time. Lot's of good fishing down here though!
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Ha! It was more a reference to the city of Provo not so much the surrounding area.

But, I am a Ute so I’m somewhat biased.

brex · May 23, 2019

The Five Mile Pass area has plenty of camping, but it's a 45 minute or so drive with traffic from Provo.

Gunshot-6A · May 23, 2019

MurphTaco said: ↑

Had no idea there was a Utah thread
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Well you do now!

RyanL · May 23, 2019

@MurphTaco is here, let the party begin!

H3llRid3r · May 23, 2019

MurphTaco said: ↑

Had no idea there was a Utah thread
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GoJo · May 23, 2019

BOMBS · May 23, 2019

MurphTaco said: ↑

Had no idea there was a Utah thread
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Hello. Welcome to da club.

Little Bruiser · May 23, 2019

June 21st weekend I'm heading down Nephi way for some camping and fishing if anyone is interested in getting out of town

BOMBS · May 23, 2019

Jonemaughan said: ↑

June 21st weekend I'm heading down Nephi way for some camping and fishing if anyone is interested in getting out of town
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Do you have a dog or bring your dog with you?

Little Bruiser · May 23, 2019

BOMBS said: ↑

Do you have a dog or bring your dog with you?
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I have a dog and I bring him on one nighter camping

BOMBS · May 23, 2019

Jonemaughan said: ↑

I have a dog and I bring him on one nighter camping
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Do you plan on bringing your dog?

Little Bruiser · May 23, 2019

BOMBS said: ↑

Do you plan on bringing your dog?
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I am, he's a friendly fat man if you got one

BOMBS · May 23, 2019

Jonemaughan said: ↑

I am, he's a friendly fat man if you got one
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Cool. I'll leave my dog at home. She doesn't do well with other dogs. It takes alot of time for her to acclimate to other dogs.

Little Bruiser · May 23, 2019

BOMBS said: ↑

Cool. I'll leave my dog at home. She doesn't do well with other dogs. It takes alot of time for her to acclimate to other dogs.
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Well your welcome to bring her by before hand to say hello if needed

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