Left Hand Fork Trail

Total Miles
11.9

Elevation

1,945.01 ft

Duration

8 Hours

Technical Rating

7

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Left Hand Fork is a great trail that is located off of Blacksmith Fork Canyon near Hyrum, Utah and Hardware Ranch. The small canyon has several recreation opportunities. There is gorgeous scenery and and a really fun technical section. The first 5 miles of the canyon are family friendly and can be accessed by car. The canyon starts about 6 miles up Blacksmith Fork just before the city park. The road is located on the north side of the road.

Photos of Left Hand Fork Trail

Left Hand Fork Trail
Left Hand Fork Trail

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Kris Terry
Jun 08, 2024
SxS
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Jonas Pearson
May 26, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
It starts out a little bumpy along the way (as seen in first pics). You’ll find people/campsites along the easy part of the road. I’d recommend airing down if you are doing the full trail. As you go along tho you’ll notice a sign that says “The Rock Garden” after this sign i wouldn’t recommend any non-off road cars/trucks. It gets more difficult and as you go you’ll notice a pretty gnarly rock garden as the sign says. It’s all about line choice. I recommend a lift and big tires for this and some skids in case it goes south. After (if) you get passed the first rock garden, there will be technical situations/smaller rock gardens. It’s very pretty though and be CAREFUL not to disturb those rock slides!
James M
May 26, 2024
SxS
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Ethan Gibbs
May 25, 2024
2009 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Beautiful trail which is very easy with mud puddles until the last half almost. After that the terrain changed and became a decent bit challenging with boulders and rocks large enough to cause axle damage if not careful. Rocky Mountain pinstripes will happen as well.

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