User:Darinbushman/Paiute ATV Trail

The Paiute ATV Trail
Paiute ATV Trail is located in Central Utah. The Paiute ATV Trail System is over 2000 miles of primary and designated side trail. The main loop of the trail is approximately 240 Miles and Covers 4 counties, Piute, Beaver, Sevier, and Milliard. The trail system has no beginning and no end. It is truly the largest ATV trail system in the nation. It passes through multiple towns and has side trails leading to others.

Dirt Wheels magazine rated the Paiute ATV Trail as one of the top 10 trail systems in the country. It has been rated as one of the top 5 trails in the country by ATV Illustrated magazine. Many riders consider the Paiute Trial to be the TOP US trail system.

Exploring the Paiute ATV Trail
The Paiute ATV Trail system is designed to provide an enjoyable recreation ride through fantastic scenery. The trail system was formed by connecting old roads and trails crossing the Fishlake National Forest with intervening BLM-administered land. Multiple narrow sections of trail were constructed to complete the interconnecting #01 loop. The main #01 trail is 238 miles long, with over 2000 miles of marked side trails and forest roads that are open to ATVs and other recreational vehicles. Much of the trail is open to SidexSide Vehicles greater than 50" but there are several two track trails that are restricted to 50".

Indivduals exploring the Paiute will enjoy a variety of scenery from high mountain desert to dense forestes, mountain lakes and streams, and Peaks well above the tree line. Views from some of the trails 11000+ ft. Peaks are truly spectacular, allowing the rider to see far to the west nearing the Nevada Border and Far to the north nearing Salt Lake City. Easterly views are also spectacular as one looks towards the Boulder Mountains and Fishlake. Views to the South as far as Bryce Canyon and Panguitch.

Riders may also see a variety of wild life including Mule Deer, Elk, Bear, Mountain Goats, Cougars, Coyotes, Sage Grouse, Pine Hen, Pheasants, Rabitts, Rattle Snakes, Wild Turkeys, Badgers, Beavers, Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Porcupines, and Bobcats

The main loop of the #01 trail is estimated to take approximately 25 riding hours to complete - but that doesn't leave much time for stopping or taking pictures. For comfort and full enjoyment of the trail, the time should be spread out over three to four days. However, riders choosing to explore the thousands of miles of marked and unmarked side forest roads and trails may find themselves riding for weeks.

The Riding Season
Many parts of the Trial are closed seasonally so one will want to check the forest service travel plan prior to venturing out. Riding typically starts in April in the low lands with some the highest riding closed until mid July. Spring through fall offers riding opportunities, though each season brings its own experiences and adventures. While spring riding is possible on the lower portions of the trail, snowdrifts usually close the trail over the Pahvants and the Sevier Plateau until early July. This part of the trail traditionally remains closed until mid-to-late July. September and October provide some of the best riding weather on the Paiute Trail. At this time of year the days are brisk, the nights cool, the trees colorful, and the chance of precipitation is low. August is also a good time for the high country, although the lower portions of the trail can be hot. After October storms may close the upper portions of the trail or make riding slightly unpleasant, but not unbearable.

Location
Located in Central Utah, the Paiute ATV Trail surrounds the towns of Salina, Richfield, Aurora, Elsinore, Monroe, Joseph, Koosharem, Marysvale, Junction, Circleville, Beaver, and many others. Most cities allow riding on the City Streets and Utah now recognizes Street Legal Machines if you have to run on the highway.

Events
The Paiute ATV Trail is home to Three of the countries best ATV & SideXSide Jamboree's.

The Fillmore National ATV Jamboree, held each June with 14 choices of trail rides for 500 rider The National ATV Jamboree Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree, held each September with over 70 guided trail rides and 650 riders. The Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree The Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree held the second week of August has approximately 20 guided rides and approximately 600 riders. The Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree

Each features an EXPO, Great Food, and Great Entertainment

Special thanks to the Fishlake, Manti LaSal & Dixie National Forests and the Richfield District of the Bureau of Land Management, the Paiute ATV Trail Committee consisting of private individuals, and representatives of City, County, State, and Federal organizations which guide trail development and use. Their land use and management policies have allowed for our controlled and careful use of ATVs and SidexSides on public lands. Thanks also to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, which administers ATV registration, safety, rider training & certification programs in Utah.