The Arapeen Trail System (also known as the Skyline Drive Trail System, the Pinchot Trail, the Patton Trail) is one of Utah's most popular atv destinations because of the location (only a couple of hours south of SLC), the terrain (mostly easy, but those that want to get more aggressive can definitely find their fun), the beauty, the camping and fishing, the wildlife, and many more reasons. The Arapeen trail is located in central Utah in the Manti-La Sal National Forrest. The backbone of the trail system is the scenic Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive is known as one of the highest elevation roads in the nation and winds along the Wasatch Plateau for close to 90 miles. The Arapeen Trail System branches off of Skyline Drive and contains more than 350 miles of ATV trails.

There are plenty of way to access the trail system from all different directions and there are ample places to park for your ride. Access from the western side of the trail system occurs from most of the main cities along US Highway 89. Popular access points include Spring City Canyon, Manti Canyon, Fairview Canyon, and Twelve Mile Canyon east of Mayfield. Access from the eastern side occurs from Castle Dale and Ferron located along Utah Highway 10. Because there are so many access points and areas to ride, we recommend trying it from several different locations and deciding which location suits you best.

The Arapeen Trail System is composed of mostly easy to moderate trails that are perfect for teaching young family members the basics of ATV riding. There are miles of trails that are limited to ATV use only and don't allow vehicles over 52" in width. Most trails can be accessed from the end of May to late October depending on the snow.

Several of the more popular rides in the Arapeen Trail include Potter's Ponds (34 Miles), Fred's Flat (16 Miles), Patton Trail Loop (23 Miles), Palisades Loop (40 Miles), Beaver Creek Loop (33 Miles), and Log Maple Canyon (25 Miles).

One of the best resources to locate additional information on the Arapeen ATV trail is the Sanpete County Website at www.sanpete.com.

This is one of the best trails in the state to spend a weekend camping, exploring, fishing, and enjoying time with the family. With hundreds of miles of trails, it will take multiple visits to see all that this trail system has to offer. Keep your eyes open for deer and elk.

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