Ponderosa Loop Mini

Total Miles1.6
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeFall, Summer
Trail Type60" Trail
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Ponderosa Loop Mini (Trail #44 of the Markagunt OHV System) is a 1.6-mile loop through Dixie National Forest’s ponderosa pines. Located on the Markagunt Plateau, this beginner-friendly route features a gentle 158-foot elevation gain, making it ideal for families, side-by-sides (SxS), and ATVs. With a technical rating of 2, the unpaved dirt surface contains minor ruts, small erosion spots, and occasional rocky patches but presents no major obstacles. The trail serves as an easy warm-up ride or connector near Duck Creek Village.

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Difficulty

There are a few ruts and erosion spots on the trail, plus a few rocky patches, but aside from that nothing too difficult.

Technical Rating

2

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Spencer mecham
Oct 07, 2023
Open
Muddy/Wet

Ponderosa Loop Mini Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch

Access Description

Located within the Dixie National Forest, this trail requires a standard Utah OHV registration or an approved out-of-state permit. The route experiences seasonal winter closures and is generally open from late spring through late autumn depending on snowpack levels.

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