Ute Heart Trailhead

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Ute Heart Trailhead

* The Ute-Heart Trail No. #1110 is generally not reachable or melted off until late June/early July due to snow levels at this elevation. This one way 6.85 mile ATV trail is very narrow and rocky with uneven terrain making it a difficult, technical trail that is best for experienced riders. In addition, the trail also has steep drop-off’s that offer beautiful vista views of the Bear Corridor. The trail begins by descending down for the first .2 miles where you will cross a narrow bridge that is 50 inches wide, however, it is important to note that the bolts and hardware on the inside of the bridge which only offers a 48 inch width which can make it tight to cross. For that reason, it is only passable for OHV’s and ATVs that are less than 50 inches wide. The bridge crosses a very small area of the Bear River before starting it’s upward climb gaining a good deal of elevation for the next 2.1 miles, and continues to climb to its highpoint of 10,045 feet. From milepost 1.9 to 2.3 the trail crosses an open meadow overlooking Moore Park. The timber type then makes an abrupt change to a mixture of spruce and fir before making another steep descent down to Moody Creek at mile 3.5, from there, the trail re-enters aspen forest. At mile 5, the trail passes west of Bull Park Reservoir, ascends a steep hill and then merges with an old wagon path leading to Heart Lake. Please note that Heart Lake has been turned into an irrigation reservoir with very little water and is no longer fishable. During the 1930s, a lodge for visitors operated on the northeast shore of the 26 acre lake. Some of its remains are still visible. A Forest Service back country campground was also maintained here during the 1970s. Heart Lake was turned into an irrigation reservoir in 1910. Please Note : • The parking area has ample space for staging and parking large trailers, however it can get very heavily used during big game season and parking can become very limited. • Due to the trails narrow width, riders should be prepared to meet other riders on the trail that may be traveling in the opposite direction and it can be a challenge to turn around as there are no shoulders, and steep terrain on both sides in areas, and heavily forested with a thick tree stand which could require backing up several miles to allow both riders to continue on the trail. • There are several designated camping sites that range from being as close to 200 yards to a few miles from the trailhead that are $10 per night and each offer a picnic table, a permanent firegrate and vault toilets nearby.

Before you go

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