Pacer Lake ATV Trail - 34004

The Grass Lake ATV Trail is a 50-inch or less restricted trail located in the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. This trail is rated as easy to moderate by the ATV community and rated 3 due to the varying trail conditions. The trail is a 5.7-mile point-to-point route that can be run in either direction. The trail runs through Aspen and pine forests with a mix of dirt and embedded rock. Running from east to west, the trail has a gradual climb for the first 2 miles, reaching nearly 10,400 feet before a more rapid descent over the next 3.5 miles to the trail end. This is not a fast-paced trail as there are both rocky sections and forest tracks to negotiate. Riders can expect both loose rock and off-camber sections on this trail. The trail is open year-round to ATVs (50 inches or less), bikes, e-Bikes, hiking, and equestrian activities. Street-legal and Off-Highway Motorcycles are not allowed on this trail. However, note that due to the elevation, this trail will get snowed in and become a snowmobile trail in the winter months. The trail is generally wide enough for inexperienced riders to negotiate the terrain safely. But there are sections of the trail that narrow between large pines. Low-lying areas on the trail tend to collect water even in the summer due to the potential for afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months. The east end of the trail starts at the Clayton Trailhead just west of the Great Western Trail, which runs through the length of the Dixie National Forest. The west end is near Pacer Lake, where it connects into Pacer Lake Road (FS 30136). Riders should be prepared for cool weather even in the summer months, and should always be prepared for mountain storms, which may not be forecast. There will be no cellular service while on this trail.