Trail Overview
Barker Ridge - FS 10583 is an out-and-back trail rated 2/10 in the Ashley National Forest, offering a scenic overlook of the Uinta Valley, including Red Fleet State Park and Steinaker State Park. Popular for sightseeing, it’s the first trail you’ll encounter when heading north from Vernal into the forest. The path mixes single-lane natural surface with two-track sections that have a high center. As you go further, it feels more like off-roading than driving on a dirt road, but the beautiful scenery more than makes up for the lack of technical challenge.
Difficulty
Marginal between 1 and 2. You could certainly take a capable 2WD down this trail in good weather, but it will be challenging with any precipitation, given its soil type