Old Woman Power Line

The Old Woman Power Line trail is a rugged, unmaintained route perfect for offroaders seeking a scenic yet challenging trek through Utah’s high country, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. Spanning approximately 2.7 miles between Wide Hollow and the Old Woman Plateau in the Fishlake National Forest, this route follows a corridor originally cleared decades ago for high-voltage power lines. With elevations ranging from 7,654 feet to 8,238 feet, the trail navigates rolling terrain covered in sagebrush, oak brush, and sparse cedar trees. While high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles can make the trip, the route is increasingly narrow and washouts from seasonal storms make it best suited for UTVs, SxSs, ATVs, and dirt bikes. Offroaders should prepare for a technical rating of 4, meaning they will encounter uneven dirt surfaces, minor washouts, and small rocky obstacles that require careful line choice. The trail features a net elevation loss of about 472 feet when traveling from west to east, with a cumulative ascent of 389 feet and a descent of 861 feet. This remote environment serves as an active habitat for local wildlife, and travelers frequently spot elk, mule deer, coyotes, and various small mammals along the way. Given the clay-based dirt and unmaintained status of the route, it is best ridden during dry summer and autumn months, as wet conditions can make the trail impassable and highly prone to erosion.