West Fork Blacks Fork

Total Miles
6.3

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail is a scenic route going up the canyon where West Fork Blacks Fork River runs before dead-ending at a trailhead for the West Fork Blacks Fork Trail that leads up into the High Uinta Wilderness. This trail is pretty easy going with some ruts and spots where water can gather up until you reach the water crossing, which can be deeper depending on the time of year, and once you pass it, the road becomes skinnier and rougher, with the water crossing being the hardest obstacle on the trail. This trail can be busy with lots of SxS and ATV traffic, so be careful around the corners and be prepared for other people on the trail. The trail is open May 1st to December 15th, but may be inaccessible due to snow in the early spring and late fall, and opening is dependent on when North Slope Road opens.

Photos of West Fork Blacks Fork

West Fork Blacks Fork
West Fork Blacks Fork

Difficulty

Most of the trail is only about a 3/10 difficulty; however, the water crossing increases the general difficulty of this trail to a 5. Typically, the water crossing is approximately 18 inches, but the depth varies throughout the year.

Technical Rating

5

West Fork Blacks Fork can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This trail branches off of North Slope Road 7.9 miles from the Wyoming gate, or 16.1 miles from Mirror Lake Highway.

West Fork Blacks Fork Map

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