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LET IT RIDEIn addition to an abundance of human-powered recreation in the Ogden area, there are many opportunities for adrenaline-fueled motor sports. Sources for information about motor sports in our area include the Ogden District Office of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest , the National Forest Service and the Ogden-based headquarters for the national off-road advocacy group, Tread Lightly! Tread Lightly! is an excellent resource for information and ethical guidelines for trail use. GEAR UP & GORed Rock Ranch and Outfitters, located in the Upper Ogden Valley, is a last touch with civilization before you are full throttle into the interlinking trail systems of three snowmobile complexes, which include over 200 miles of groomed trails. For those who prefer powder, the groomed complexes provide access to thousands of acres of high-mountain bowls. Just be sure to ensure that the area is open to public access.Whether it’s snowmobile or ATV season, Red Rock can set you up with machine, gear and guide, then send you off on Utah’s acclaimed interlinked trail system. In fact, when conditions permit, you can motor along this trail network from the Monte Cristo trailhead (just 9 miles east of Red Rock) all the way up into Yellowstone. HARDWARE RANCHOne of our most popular motorsports destinations is Hardware Ranch, where the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources maintains a winter feeding area for a massive herd of Rocky Mountain Elk. The Curtis Creek/Ant Flat trail is a 63-mile loop with something for everyone. The trail is flat and well groomed with generally gentle grades and tremendous views.ATVThe Monte Cristo trail system is open for ATV riding during most of the year. Be aware of seasonal closures on some of the roads during wet periods. The most recent Travel Plan and road/trail map for the area is available from the tourist and U.S. Forest information center at Historic Union Station at the west end of 25th Street. |
