Dark Valley Trail
- Wayne County - Loa
- SouthEast Utah
Trail information
Easy
Loop Trail
No width limit
Dirt Trail
Sand Trail
Single Track
50" Vehicle
S x S
Full Size
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
- trail weather
Dark Valley Trail
overcast clouds
06:24
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20:41
Temp: 59 / 81 / 81 ℉
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Wind: 22 mph
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Clouds: 85 %
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
Dark Valley Trail
clear sky
06:25
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20:40
Temp: 60 / 79 / 81 ℉
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Wind: 30 mph
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Clouds: 0 %
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
Dark Valley Trail
clear sky
06:25
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20:39
Temp: 57 / 78 / 80 ℉
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Wind: 22 mph
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Clouds: 0 %
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before redeveloping early Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
(NWS Salt Lake City UT)
- Description
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.
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Trail Route
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