Silver Meadows - FS 70174

Total Miles
7.5

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Silver Meadows (FS 70174) offers an easygoing drive through wide alpine meadows framed by scattered pine groves and mountain ridgelines. The dirt road is mostly smooth and graded, with light ruts, a few stretches of loose rock, and a short sandy patch to keep things interesting. Drivers will share the forest with logging trucks and free-range cattle, making it feel like a working backcountry landscape. The trail is not technical, but it's rich in scenery, including big open views, pockets of forest shade, and plenty of dispersed campsites tucked off the road. For those seeking a peaceful half-day escape, this road is perfect for soaking up the high country without the stress of obstacles.

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Silver Meadows - FS 70174
Silver Meadows - FS 70174

Difficulty

The road is wide and forgiving, with only light ruts, scattered rock, and a short sandy section. No steep climbs or tight spots.

History

Silver Meadows has a long history of grazing and timber harvest. Cattle and logging trucks remain a part of the landscape, adding to the trail's authentic working-forest atmosphere.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Silver Meadows - FS 70174 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")

Access Description

Northeast Access: From the Mirror Lake Highway (Utah State Route 150), follow signed forest roads into the Silver Meadows area. Wide pull-outs near the trailhead provide staging options. From Utah State Route 35, turn directly onto FS 70174. This end is popular with RV and trailer campers thanks to the easy access.

Silver Meadows - FS 70174 Map

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