If views of the Pink Cliffs, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona appeal to you, take your ATV for a ride on the Paunsaugunt ATV Trail in Utah.
This ATV trail begins at Tropic Reservoir and has several loops from 20-75 miles can be made. This is a very long ATV trail and if you want to plan a weekend and do some camping, you will get a great weekend of ATV riding in with your friends on these trails.
It's easy to get the Paunsaugunt ATV trails. Just take the Tropic Reservoir Trailhead then turn south on the East Fork Rd (# 087) off Highway 12. After 7 miles you will see a sign for Tropic Reservoir and Kings Creek Campground. Turn right and continue around the reservoir for half mile to the parking area and trailhead. Restrooms are available at the ATV trailhead.
The Paunsaugunt ATV Trail winds around the southern portion of the Paunsaugunt Plateau on existing roads and constructed ATV trail. The main loop of the ATV trail travels around the edge of the Plateau and there are grand views to the west and south.
If you prefer, shorter loops can be made by connecting to Badger Creek, Left Fork of Blubber Creek, or Clay Creek. The ATV trail passes through scenic meadows, canyons, and forests of pine, fir, and spruce - if you bring your camera on your ATV excursions, these are definite photo opps.
Even though these ATV trails are very easy to ride, be sure and wear all your standard safety gear, this includes a DOT approved helmet, goggles and gloves at the very least. Since you're going to be going through a lot of brush, obviously long sleeves and heavier pants are in order for this ATV ride.
The ATV trails are man-made and well maintained. The ATV trails themselves are easy to maneuver your machine on. Gather up your friends and get ready for a great weekend of riding at Pausaugunt ATV Trail!
