Fishlake Snowmobile Complex Provides Riders
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For information or complaints regarding regarding complaints or information For disability. or origin national and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age age sex, color, race, of basis the on discrimination prohibits and The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal aid aid federal receives Resources Natural of Department Utah The Parks and Recreation. and Parks information please contact the Utah Division of State State of Division Utah the contact please information equipment and resources availability. For updated updated For availability. resources and equipment Grooming is dependent on snow conditions, schedules, schedules, conditions, snow on dependent is Grooming fees, hours and regulations, etc. change as mandated. mandated. as change etc. regulations, and hours fees, time of printing and/or publication. Policies, facilities, facilities, Policies, publication. and/or printing of time Information contained in this map was accurate at the the at accurate was map this in contained Information 435-623-5203 Region Travel Panoramaland 435-438-2436 S F C ISHLAKE OMPLEX ILE B NOWMO Beaver Ranger District Ranger Beaver 435-836-2811 Loa Ranger District Ranger Loa 435-896-9233 Richfield Ranger District Ranger Richfield Fishlake National Forest National Fishlake Road Conditions 1-800-492-2400 Conditions Road Utah Department of Transportation Transportation of Department Utah 801-538-7433 (Salt Lake City area ) area City Lake (Salt 801-538-7433 1-800-OHV-RIDE (1-800-648-7433) 1-800-OHV-RIDE Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation and Parks State of Division Utah information contact: information For local conditions and grooming grooming and conditions local For Logan………………………435-797-4146 Provo……………………….801-378-4333 Ogden………………………801-626-8600 Salt Lake City………………801-364-1581 Lake Salt venturing into the backcountry. backcountry. the into venturing SNOWMOBILE COMPLEX SNOWMOBILE conditions and weather information before before information weather and conditions FISHLAKE Avalanche Forecast Center for updated snow snow updated for Center Forecast Avalanche Snowmobilers are urged to telephone the the telephone to urged are Snowmobilers FISHLAKE to the summit of Fish Lake Mountain. This SNOWMOBILE COMPLEX trail is somewhat narrow in places and can FISHLAKE COMPLEX be difficult and challenging for inexperienced A. Gooseberry/Fishlake 23 Miles The Fishlake Snowmobile Complex provides riders. Once on top, expansive play areas re- B. Sandledges/Mt. Terrill 14 Miles outstanding snowmobiling opportunities from ward those who make the climb. Beautiful C. Monroe Mountain 33 Miles December through March. Elevations reach scenery abounds and makes this one of the close to 11,500 feet, making the scenic pan- most popular in the complex. orama breathtaking. Trails provide access to SAFETY TIPS excellent winter scenery and enjoyable play SANDLEDGES/MT.TERRILL TRAIL (B) • Let someone know where you’re going areas. The rocky crags of Mt. Terrill, the vast This wide, easy trail begins at relatively low and when you expect to be back. Never ride expansion of the Fishlake high-tops and the elevation and climbs gradually to the summit alone. Sevier Plateau, and the beauty of the Tushar of Mt. Terrill on the Fish Lake Hightop Pla- Mountains offer excellent snowmobiling and teau, where it joins with the Gooseberry Trail. • Be familiar with your machine. Know its memorable views. This is an easier climb and rewards riders with fuel capacity and basic maintenance proce- the same great exposure to play areas. The dures. Fish Lake is a natural lake formed by waters lower elevations of the eastern portion of the accumulated in a large fold in the earths crust. trail give riders the opportunity to see winter- • Carry extra spark plugs, extra drive belt, a The lake is located at an elevation of 8,800 ing deer and elk in their native habitats. tool kit, and a survival kit. feet, has a surface area of approximately 2,600 acres, and a maximum depth of 120 feet. Win- MONROE MOUNTAIN TRAIL(C) • Watch your fuel supply. Ride out only to a ter fishing opportunities are plentiful for those The 33-mile trail between the Sandledges point where your fuel gauge reads one-half; willing to brave the cold and ice. Trophy lake and Monrovian Park trailheads (See Monroe then follow your tracks back to the trail- trout are caught in Fish Lake on a regular ba- Mountain Map) is one of contrasts. Riders head. sis. who choose to begin their journey at Mon- rovian Park are faced with a sometimes chal- • Ride on the right side of the trail, giving Access to the complex is provided through lenging climb to the top of Monroe Mountain, the uphill bound machine the right of way. three major trailheads. Services along these home of some of Utah’s premier big game Be careful not to follow other snowmobiles trails are limited, and snowmobilers should herds. Though this ride offers some tremen- too closely. plan to take extra food and fuel with them. dous scenery, the trail passes through a steep • Dress for changing weather conditions. narrow canyon and requires good riding skills. Layered clothing allows riders to adjust to Below are some specific items of interest about Access to the trail via the Sandledges Trail- changing temperatures and conditions. the trails included in the Fishlake Snowmobile head provides less advanced riders the oppor- Complex. Check with local U.S. Forest Ser- tunity to access Monroe Mountain, though the • Check the weather and avalanche danger vice offices for trail guides and travel maps trip takes slightly longer due to more gradual forecasts to avoid potentially dangerous of ungroomed trails and other areas open to terrain. Once on top, several opportunities for situations. snowmobile use. open play are available and beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and mountains are Please help to ensure a safe, enjoyable snow- GOOSEBERRY/FISHLAKE TRAIL (A) the order of the day. Due to the low elevation mobile experience for everyone by observing The Gooseberry/Fishlake Trail originates at and private property access in the Sandledges these simple rules. the Gooseberry Trailhead and climbs rapidly area, grooming is only done to Big Lake. GPS Coordinates (WGS84) 1 38° 42.801’ N 111° 40.811’ W 2 38° 38.759’ N 111° 57.227’ W 3 38° 33.414’ N 111° 58.713’ W.