Rock
Creek Trailhead
Disclaimer: The following trail
description was kindly submitted by BCHU horsemen. Use this information at your
own risk. As with all horse related activities, trail riding is a sport with a
considerable amount of inherent danger and risk. No guarantee is either stated
or implied that you will find any of the information listed below to be
accurate.
Elevation- 5990' at trail head.
Camping- Primitive Camping only. There are no facilities/no potable
water. Tie stalls are available with feed boxes. No Graze. Weed Free Hay Required. Stock Water is available. Fire Restrictions may be in effect. Check before you go.
Difficulty- Easy to Intermediate due to the elevation climbs and trail condition.
Condition of stock- Moderately fit
Best time of the year to ride- Open April - November;
Trail
hazards: Moderately steep grades depending on the trail
chosen. Bugs are tolerable even in the middle of summer. Cattle are likely.
Current level of use- Hikers: NA; Bicyclist: NA; ATV's: None on trails
Directions to Trail Head- Take I-15 to
Directions on the trail- The trail begins at the north edge of the
parking/camping area. There are a series
of ranch roads, cattle paths and trails which traverse the area making numerous
sized loop trail rides possible. Take a
topo and a GPS and go for it. Remember
to practice ranch gate etiquette - leave the gates the way you find them! Terrain is gentle, views are spectacular and
autumn leaves are priceless to behold.
Hardware Ranch is administered by the Utah
DWR and is horse friendly. Help us keep
it that way by ensuring you leave the area clean of all trash, manure etc.
Remember always to use your best judgment. Always
take a moment to consider the suitability the weather, trail conditions, your
horsemanship skills, the skill of those in your party, and perhaps most
important...the physical and mental condition of your horses before each trip.
Safe Trails!!!