Boulder Top Loop
- Wayne County - Bicknell
- SouthEast Utah
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Easy
Loop Trail
No width limit
Dirt Trail
Sand Trail
Single Track
50" Vehicle
S x S
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Facilities 
OHVs
Terrain
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Emergencies Facilities Starting in Bicknell gives you plenty of options. Food, Fuel, lodging, camping and even a carwash.
We started at the city park a block North of main street. It’s okay to park alongside the the street and there is room for large rigs.
We started at the city park a block North of main street. It’s okay to park alongside the the street and there is room for large rigs.
OHVsThe Dark Valley trail will accommodate any size vehicle.
TerrainFast gravel roads give way to relatively smooth trails as you get into the trees and becomes much slower going but no need for 4WD unless there is snow or rain.
SignageThere is limited signage at the beginning of the trail but none further along the trail.
EmergenciesEmergencies dial 911.
Wayne County Sheriff (435) 836-1308
18 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747
Minor Medical
128 S. 300 W.
P.O. Box 303
Bicknell, UT 84715
P: (435) 425-3744 Option 1
F: (435) 425-3785
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Utah Highway Patrol
(Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Western Wayne Counties) UHP Richfield
835 East 300 North Suite 600
Richfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-2780
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Wayne County Sheriff (435) 836-1308
18 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747
Minor Medical
128 S. 300 W.
P.O. Box 303
Bicknell, UT 84715
P: (435) 425-3744 Option 1
F: (435) 425-3785
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Utah Highway Patrol
(Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Western Wayne Counties) UHP Richfield
835 East 300 North Suite 600
Richfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-2780
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Starting in Bicknell gives you plenty of options. Food, Fuel, lodging, camping and even a carwash.
We started at the city park a block North of main street. It’s okay to park alongside the the street and there is room for large rigs.
We started at the city park a block North of main street. It’s okay to park alongside the the street and there is room for large rigs.
The Dark Valley trail will accommodate any size vehicle.
Fast gravel roads give way to relatively smooth trails as you get into the trees and becomes much slower going but no need for 4WD unless there is snow or rain.
There is limited signage at the beginning of the trail but none further along the trail.
Emergencies dial 911.
Wayne County Sheriff (435) 836-1308
18 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747
Minor Medical
128 S. 300 W.
P.O. Box 303
Bicknell, UT 84715
P: (435) 425-3744 Option 1
F: (435) 425-3785
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Utah Highway Patrol
(Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Western Wayne Counties) UHP Richfield
835 East 300 North Suite 600
Richfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-2780
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Wayne County Sheriff (435) 836-1308
18 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747
Minor Medical
128 S. 300 W.
P.O. Box 303
Bicknell, UT 84715
P: (435) 425-3744 Option 1
F: (435) 425-3785
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Utah Highway Patrol
(Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Western Wayne Counties) UHP Richfield
835 East 300 North Suite 600
Richfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-2780
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
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- Description
The Dark Valley Trail is located on the Boulder Mountain Western slopes, accessed from the North via Loa, Bicknell, Teasdale or Torrey.
We started in Loa. Following Main Street south maintain a southerly course on South Main until it turns to Big Rock Road after the highway makes a 90 degree turn towards Lyman. Just keep heading south when you reach Big Hollow Rd which will take you up onto the mountain.
After several miles of hard gravel road the trail slowly turns to unmaintained forest trail. TIs a pretty good trail and you shouldn’t need 4WD unless recent rain or snow have really soaked the ground.
There are a lot of Quaking Aspen along this trail and is a fantastic fall ride with a lot of color.
The large herd of Antelope that makes the plateau home like to hang out in the trees in this area.
We started in Loa. Following Main Street south maintain a southerly course on South Main until it turns to Big Rock Road after the highway makes a 90 degree turn towards Lyman. Just keep heading south when you reach Big Hollow Rd which will take you up onto the mountain.
After several miles of hard gravel road the trail slowly turns to unmaintained forest trail. TIs a pretty good trail and you shouldn’t need 4WD unless recent rain or snow have really soaked the ground.
There are a lot of Quaking Aspen along this trail and is a fantastic fall ride with a lot of color.
The large herd of Antelope that makes the plateau home like to hang out in the trees in this area.
Maps
Trail Route
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You can view and download the route from GAIA as well as see photos with their location geotagged on the trail.
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Key Points
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We started in Bicknell.
They knew you were coming.
Spend the night and do some fishing.
I’ll bet the snow gets deep here.
Fall Colors are spectacular here.
