Tibble
Fork
Submitted by members of the Back Country Horsemen of Utah
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.
Name of trail: Tibble Fork, Mill
Creek, Ridge Trail, Holman Ridge, Mud Springs, South Fork Deer Creek
Name of trailhead: Tibble Fork Horse trailhead
Property manager & Maps: U.S. Forest Service, 390 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 (801.785.3563)
Park name: Ridge Trail Complex
Camping restrictions: Dispersed camping only. No camping at the horse
transfer station
How easy is this trail: Moderate to difficult
Surface: Rocks, grades (moderate to steep)
Features: Stream crossings, some drop-offs,
Obstacles: Bogs in spring, water available at the Transfer station and
streams
Animals need to be: Moderate to excellent shape
Hazards: Steepness of Mill Creek and Holman
Normal ranges of comfort: Mountain - elevation 6400 - 10,400 feet.
Spring through Fall
Current level of use:
Heavy
- mountain bikers, hikers, horses
Completion of route: Any one of the trails will require 3 to 4 hours to complete. Maps are available at the Pleasant Grove Ranger District in Pleasant Grove
Directions: Take the Alpine turn off from I15 travelling east to
American Fork canyon. Continue through Alpine toward
Remember always to use your best judgement. 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 !!!