Dream Packer Trail Adventures

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Ephraim Canyon--Bluebell Flat

It has been nearly 2 years since posting a new trail. That is because we keep riding the "old" ones. I wanted to try this one. It had been recommended by hiking friends. I knew it would be very short. There are several miles of obnoxious bumpy washboard road to get there beyond the paved road, but the beautiful forest was worth at least one time going if you are in the area. Apparently it is basically for hiking and very narrow in spots. No evidence of 4-wheeler or bikes.

We call this "Corral Meadow".

Google maps "Bluebell Flat, Ephraim Canyon"

Our track for August 26, 2026. Highest elevation=9,026'; lowest=8,799'. total mileage=3.26. Trail conditions, 85% dirt/grass; 10% rocky; 4% wooden bridges/logs. 1% gravel road. Fallen timber factor=about 20+.

The most ideal parking right next to the creek.

Access to the trail...you can barely see it.

Looking at the parking slot we wanted, but it was already taken. Plenty of room to park where we did.

One of the log obstacles. We were able to go around it.

Un-named "pond" completely dry.

Gorgeous deep forest. Photos do NOT do it justice.

Steep cliff ahead. We can see it, but don't have to go closer. The trail keeps to the right.

This meadow was near the Experimental Station. We were trying to find the trail continuation, but there seemed to be none. So, turn back as soon as you get to the Great Basin Experiment Station road.

One of the wooden bridges on the lower portion.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Nebo Loop~~Shram Creek

I debated whether to even include this trail since we didn't ride very far and probably won't ride here again. But, it's worth letting people know it exists and it is an option up Payson Canyon. The following photos were taken on September 29, 2020. Since it's been about 4 years, the scenery and trail may have changed.

Shram Creek Trailhead Parking

Our track for the day...3.7 miles. Highest altitude=7,260'. Trail conditions=70% dirt, 30% somewhat rocky/gravel.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Huntington Canyon~~Mammoth

Last week (July 12) when we rode the Spring Creek trail, we saw another trail veering off to the south-west. So, this week (July 18) we decided to ride it and see where it went and the trail condition.

Wow, a new sign! A new trail. I believe we were one of the first to ride it. No bike or horse tracks. Just mostly soft dirt. What a fabulous trail! Enough so, it needed its own post. Aspens, evergreens, meadows, wildflowers galore, tiny stream crossings and wonderful views of the Huntington Lake/Reservoir.

There is also a parking option to park at the Mammoth site at the bottom of the reservoir. But, I would not recommend it--not much room for a trailer and riding across the dam is required. There is a really "dicey" portion on the spillway which would be difficult for horses. So far, we definitely prefer the Snowkite parking option.

We ran into a crew of Snow College students working for the forest service clearing the trail. Be sure and check out the Spring Creek post for access information. Love these trails! No noise, no dust, no sheep, no cattle, no logging, no gates. (Update as of July 25, 2024. We rode to the end at the dam. That last mile is worth doing once, but it will be awhile before we venture that far down. It is much more "open". Nice views of the water, but it has a different "energy" because of more use--including people's trash. It adds 2 more miles to the round trip making it 8.8 miles. We also checked out the beginning of the Towhead trail. It had been overrun with sheep and didn't look that promising--a few aspens, but mostly open. I think we'll pass on that one.)