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.
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| We call this "Corral Meadow". |
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| Google maps "Bluebell Flat, Ephraim Canyon" |
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| 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+. |
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| The most ideal parking right next to the creek. |
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| Access to the trail...you can barely see it. |
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| Looking at the parking slot we wanted, but it was already taken. Plenty of room to park where we did. |
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| One of the log obstacles. We were able to go around it. |
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| Un-named "pond" completely dry. |
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Gorgeous deep forest. Photos do NOT do it justice.
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| Steep cliff ahead. We can see it, but don't have to go closer. The trail keeps to the right. |
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| 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. |
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| One of the wooden bridges on the lower portion. |
