Pat Canyon - 286

Total Miles 3.5
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Forest Service Road 286 is about 3.5-mile long with beautiful vistas of Star Valley, Wyoming, and the Palisades Reservoir. There are fire pits and a campsite along the first mile near Deer Creek. Bring bug repellant and watch for wildlife. Pack In. Pack Out. At the end of Pay Canyon road, it turns into a trail. Public access beyond the gate, is limited to 50 inches (ATV, UTV, motorcycle, foot, or horse traffic.

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Difficulty

Well maintained service road with small rocks and washes.

Technical Rating

3

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Randy Boone
Jul 19, 2025
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very easy trail. great views at the top. too bad the trail ends so soon. 4wd is not needed. can be driven in any vehicle.

Pat Canyon - 286 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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