Arthur's Fork

Total Miles1
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeHigh-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

Arthur's Fork is a short, scenic four-wheel-drive trail ideal for intermediate offroaders seeking stunning high-elevation views and a bit of a challenge along the Wasatch Range. Branching off from the Farmington Canyon Loop, this roughly one-mile route quickly introduces drivers to rocky, rutted surfaces caused by seasonal snowmelt. The trail meanders through dense pine and aspen groves at an elevation fluctuating between 7,550 and 7,750 feet, offering a quiet escape from more heavily trafficked routes nearby. High-clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to several off-camber sections and deep, unpredictable mud pits that often linger well into the summer months. Traversing this route requires careful line choice, particularly when encountering the larger mud holes and washed-out sections that give the trail its technical rating of 4. Stock four-wheel-drive vehicles with good tires and decent clearance can navigate the path, but SxSs and modified rigs will find it much easier. The trail is typically accessible from late spring through autumn, depending on snowpack levels, and serves as an excellent connector or side trip when exploring the Farmington Flats area. Be prepared for tight clearances through some of the forested sections, and ensure your vehicle is equipped to handle slick, uneven terrain.

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Difficulty

Several large mud holes and off-camber trail sections which you'll need higher clearance for.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Andrew F
Aug 31, 2024
2005 Jeep Liberty
Open
Rough/DeterioratedDusty
Really rough and rutted road. At the end it gets extremely tight that larger vehicles may not be able to squeeze through. At the end the road also gets extremely steep for a bit.
Colton Gardner
Jun 09, 2024
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Davis 4x4
Dec 10, 2023
Temporarily Closed
Brett McRoberts
Jun 29, 2023
Open
Muddy/Wet
Sterling Ungerman
Mar 05, 2023
Seasonally Closed

Arthur's Fork Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

The trail is located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and is typically open from late spring through autumn, depending on snowpack. No entry fees or permits are required to drive the trail, but all off-highway vehicles (OHVs) must have a valid Utah OHV registration permit, and full-sized vehicles must be street-legal.

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