Mineral Fork

Total Miles
4.8

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

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Mineral Fork
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Trail Overview

Mineral Fork gets the designation as the only off-road route open in the Cottonwoods above Salt Lake County. This trail is popular with dirt bikes, ATVs and hikers. Be sure to respect anyone that is using the trail. Your vehicle has to be under 50" to complete the trail. Please be courteous and obey all rules. This is a great ride with fantastic views of the Wasatch Range. The trail is only 6 miles one way making it a great afternoon trip or a long day hike.

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Mineral Fork
Mineral Fork

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Giovanni Crosswhite
Jul 27, 2025
Dirt Bike
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Lots of water coming out of the mine. Trail was in good condition. Rock gardens up top were a riot.
Dave A
Jul 24, 2025
2021 KTM 350
Open
Lots and lots of rocks. Most of the trail could be described as a rock garden.
David Rogers
Jul 08, 2025
Dirt Bike
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Rough and pretty rocky in places. Lots of loose rock including on steep sections. Amazing views.
Joe Macaroni
Jun 14, 2025
Dirt Bike
Open
Normal
Dusty
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Super loose. Pretty but not that fun. Wouldn’t do it twice

Mineral Fork can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Mineral Fork Map

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