What if that home brought in. Mclntire accompanied Whitmore on an expedition to recover the livestock. A sign requests travelers (who arent guests) to not trespass or hunt and to simply drive through (Thru traffic and invited guests only). National Park Service: Whitmore Canyon Overlook. Check nps.gov/grca for information about entering this area. Sunnyside Coal Mines The first part of the trip will take you from St. George to Mt. I will be headed out to St George late March to attempt this trial. The main 60 mile road didnt seem that bad, but you need sidewall protection. The range of terrain types and sheer amount of riding space are incomparable that that of Northern Utah. Air down your tires when driving on sand or gravel. We took our Polaris general on this trail it was 27 miles from where we dropped off the trailer. Bar 10 Ranch P.O. But we had excellent weather, so we thought, we will give it a try. While the route to the Bar 10 Ranch and Whitmore Canyon is well documented, its still advisable to download a trail map of the area yourself. On the way back to St. George, we stopped at the school house at Mt. The pioneers of 1848-49 ate the sego lily bulb to help ward off starvation. Stay Safe Out There! NPS1247 - A few miles south of the Bar 10 ranch the road turns west across a broad bench of the Grand Canyon and ends at the mouth of Parashant Canyon near Frog Spring. It's a fun, out of the way jaunt with a pretty amazing payoff - a horseshoe view of the Colorado River from a dead end overlook. A long truck could do it, just alot slower. Great views of the Colorado and canyons. Rock crawling has always been popular and with modern advances in technology more can get into Jeep rock crawling at a more affordable price. Great trip! In 2008 we decided to do this trip. / 44.23194N 83.80444W / 44.23194; -83.80444. A little bit chilly and windy at the end, but was well worth the views. Still fun! BLM1046/NPS1246 to Pa's Pocket ranch ruins. Youll need something with good clearance and break over angles to clear some of the bigger bumps without scraping or high centering. Loved going through the trees then back in the desert for a while. Great views in all directions. This is an incredible trail, passing through so many different terrains. This was a really cool scenic drive. From what we saw its beautiful and worth the trip. From easier trails you can take newer riders out on to moderate terrain that'll challenge you, this southwestern locale is perfect for every type of rider. If you can actually make it to the end of the road, youll find one more section of black road (volcanic). PDF St. George Jeepers Trip Report Whitmore Canyon, Arizona April 11, 2017 Milts Mile is located inside of Sand Hollow State Park. Kelly Point can be seen far in the distance. Easy basic trail, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a smooth trail. Did it in a little under 2.5 hours, would have taken longer but I had to book it the last 1/3 of the trail which is luckily a well maintained gravel road. There are different outlooks over the North Rim, giving splendid views and Whitmore Canyon is one of these. Driving (Part of) the Whitmore Trail - Anne's Travels The Ancestral Puebloans are known to have inhabited the area, and an archaeological field school is conducted in and around the area each summer. Phone: 1 (435) 628-4010 Toll Free: 1 (800) 582-4139. Once you pass the Bar 10 Ranch, the last 10 miles are very rough over ancient lava fields. There are about seven variations of the plant in Utah. We did the one way trip from St. George to the Whitmore Canyon overlook of the Grand Canyon in just over 3 hours. Like other cactus, most prickly pears and chollas have large spines, actually modified leaves, growing from tubercles or small, wart-like projections on their stems. While you're riding the 14 miles, you may even experience a bit of history. E- educate yourself- study up on the area before entering. Bar10 Ranch should have business nowadays the complete year, as far as we heard. Bring plenty of gas, snacks and water. It is really called the volcano ridge trail. Cake walk for a side by side Below the overlook is Grand Canyon National Park. This is a view of the Grand Canyon that not many people get to experience. You could cover your mortgage, earn income and crash in your own place! Just as we had about 5 miles left on the dirt road it was getting dark (at about 6 pm). This Tour Starts from our shop in Washington Utah which is located between Zion National Park and St. George Utah. Situated about 73 miles from St. George, Whitmore Canyon takes you to an overlook of the Grand Canyon with stunning views of the Colorado River. From Bar 10 Ranch to end of trail, you need a high clearance vehicle. D- do your part to be responsible- pack out what you pack in, be mindful of others and animals. That makes it a great trail for beginners and experienced riders alike. Rough and slow going. Total Distance: The road is almost 25 miles from the Mt. One of the most widely distributed of the yuccas, the Banana yucca, has extended its range from the mountains of the eastern Mohave Desert of California across southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and southwestern Colorado as far east as Trinidad. We head out on a 4-5 hr. After your first trip through the loop, you may want to go back for more, so consider staying the night at Pine Lake Campground nearby. Below, globemallow growing on a rocky outcrop. If you give Jeeping in St. George Utah a chance, we guarantee youll fall in love with the endless possibilities the Southern Utah desert oasis provides. In St. George, Utah, you'll find a number of awesome trails and off-roading spots to stir up some dust and cover lots of terrain. The information center is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. But more experienced riders should come to Pine Mountain for a relaxing cruise and amazing views of Pine Lake, Powell Point Overlook, and Pole Canyon. You can still see some of the playground equipment behind the school. At N36 48,59XX, W113 33,52XX (WGS84) we are passing Segmiller Mountain und Wolf Hole Mountain. Great find for this part of St George. The Hells Hollow trail crosses the Mount Logan wilderness and connects also to the Tuweep area. The van where we turned around. Box 910088, St. George UT 84791 Phone: 1 (435) 628-4010 Toll Free: 1 (800) 582-4139 . There is a church parking lot you can park your bike and start from there. BLM1063/NPS1263 to Whitmore Point - There are several road junctions on this route so be sure you have the BLM Arizona Strip Map to know which way to turn. We drove this route on December 1 in a stock Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. We didnt; we actually left it sitting in the middle of the road and went ahead to scout out the route (we hadnt seen another soul all morning except a helicopter that buzzed us every 15 to 20 minutes). Telephoto shot of rafters on the Colorado River. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The trail starts to get slightly rocky. Went back a second time because the views took my breath away. Though this trail is 83 total miles, you start off easy on a smooth dirt road and then finish your last 10 miles riding over ancient lava fields, which makes for a bumpy ride. Thirteen vehicles and their occupants met at the intersection of Route 7, Airport Parkway, and BLM 5 at the Arizona state line for a trip to Whitmore Canyon on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Trumbull Schoolhouse (ca. Title to the land and spring was later secured from Elizabeth Whitmore, widow of James M. Whitmore, that first settler of the area. You should budget at least two or three hours of driving and rely on a printed map, as the GPS signal in this area is easily lost. We drove this route on December 1 in a stock Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. This county road leads towards Jacobs Well and you are able to connect through Lime Kiln Canyon to Mesquite, If you are not turning right from this trail (CR 101) then you are able to reack Whitney Pocket by using Whitney Pass. All have flat, fleshy pads that look like large leaves. Your perseverance will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River from 1000 ft. This trail is known for steep ascents and descents and challenging off-camber. All off-roaders should add this trail to their bucket list. Some spots were mildly technical but nothing my 4Runner couldnt handle. At no point, in dry conditions, was 4WD required. The Heaton children are all married and doing their part to produce more Bar 10 cowboys and cowgirls! NPS This is not a complete guide to all roads in the Whitmore Canyon area. Mount Trumbull Scenic Loop Drive - Grand Canyon-Parashant National If it had been cooler, we would have simply parked the van in the wide part of the road, packed up our gear, and walked to the end of the road and then down to the Colorado River about 12 miles RT. We went counter clockwise and was very glad that we did! Would I go 100 miles out of my way for this? There are also lines about surveillance and the right to refuse access, but it seems these are mostly so they can kick someone out if they arent respecting property rights. We are following the trail and pass Bar 10 Ranch. But do you have any idea what a van can actually do? before and after your trip to give your 4WD the service and maintenance it needs to keep taking you on those off-roading adventures. The Coconino Sandstone forms a cliff as much as 6 m (20 ft) thick but is too thin to show at map On the way back, we planned to use the Hells Hollow route towards Tuweep. Motorists may pass through the closed gate of the ranch but must stay on the main road heading south unless a guest of the ranch. We then had lunch. (435) 688-3200 We drove down from the area around Mt. Excursions Grand Canyon UTV Rentals and Family ATV Tours One of the best things about the North Rim is that is gets a fraction of the traffic of the South Rim. Your rig needs high ground clearance as well as beefy tires to make it through this stretch. Jeeping in St. George Utah: Can you Handle It? - UBRE Previous dry day descriptions are still accurate. From the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse, turn south (left if coming from the Toroweap area, straight if coming from St. George) and follow the road. We turned around somewhere in the lighter section between the two darker lava flows. We did the one way trip from St. George to the Whitmore Canyon overlook of the Grand Canyon in just over 3 hours. The Bar 10 Ranch is in about 13 miles, the Whitmore Overlook, about 23.5 miles. The Uinkaret volcanic field is an area of monogenetic volcanoes in northwestern Arizona, United States, located on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. There are a few alternate routes that can be taken that are more advantageous for stock Jeeps like Milts Light. From the Bar 10 to the Grand Canyon the run is about 11 miles, the last 7 of which are quite rough and rocky. Relieved of their passengers, the large empty rafts would have to continue down through the remainder of the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead before they could de-rig their rubber rafts near Lake Mead. We rumbled on, passing the marked junction for Paws Pocket (Pas (I think the w is missing) Pocket Four-wheel Drive Routes) (junction at 36.230176, -113.231667; follow the sign straight for the Whitmore Trail (River Overlook)). Would absolutely recommend this for a fun afternoon or morning. From a more easterly direction, take the road to Toroweap southward (the road is along AZ-389 and is 5.1 miles east of the road to Pipe Springs National Monument and 8.3 miles from the US-89A / AZ-389 junction in Fredonia). Kick up some dust on your ATV as you ride along the Sand Hollow Reservoir and across the 20,000 acres that lie between St. George and nearby Hurricane, Utah. Plan to stay in St. George metro area and from there travel to The Grand Canyon which is 82 miles one way. Elden Ericksen and Kay Crabtree enjoying lunch and swapping stories, maybe true, maybe not. PDF Geologic Map of The Upper Parashant Canyon and Vicinity, Mohave County Our average speed was between 1 and 2 miles/hour. Did this in a stock Jeep rubicon. It is BLM 1045, which connects down to Whitmore Canyon. P.O. A sign requests travelers (who arent guests) to not trespass or hunt and to simply drive through (Thru traffic and invited guests only). No issues but the road was dry. We then had lunch. It was 122degrees outside. Its a fun, out of the way jaunt with a pretty amazing payoff a horseshoe view of the Colorado River from a dead end overlook. Whitmore Canyon is a 73.6 mile off-road haul to the Colorado River. Not too technical at all. It is CR 101. The first 50 miles are well-graded roads easily accessible by most vehicles taking less than an hour and a half. You can even pitch a tent near the water, but not too close. Prickly pear cactus represent about a dozen species of the Opuntia genus (Family Cactaceae) in the North American deserts. The road starts at below 3,000' elevation in St. George and ends at 2,300' at the Colorado. Note that most of the pictures were taken from inside the van, and nearly all of them were taken on our way back out. A little bit chilly and windy at the end, but was well worth the views. This package is very popular for UTV (side by sides), ATV & Motorcycle groups, Jeep & SUV groups, and Pilots flying into our own "Whitmore International Airstrip!" We did this all on half a tank of gas in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. There are many miles of forest service roads that are open to OHV use with plenty of them ending at an overlook of the canyon. Just as we had about 5 miles left on the dirt road it was getting dark (at about 6 pm). Short trail took about 2 hours. Went back a second time because the views took my breath away. The next leg of the trip takes you to the Bar 10 Ranch Airstrip. The one complication is that there is no sign telling you when youve left private land and reentered BLM land. Another panoramic view of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Be very prepared for anything to happen. The following two pictures we have taken on our way back:: On this trail is a possible danger of getting some tire damage, because the rocks are sometimes sharp-edged. The road dead ends at the canyon overlook. Facilities: Bar 10 Ranch for ranch guests. Heres a nice write up of the trip from a 44 club Dixie 4 Wheel Drive: Whitmore Canyon at North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Well, it didnt turn out as well as we wished. Great trail! Great way to kill a couple hours on the 4th of July. First 60 or so easy, slower the rest of the way but easy pickins for a stock 4runner or comperble, short 4x4. Its not recommended to take stock equipment on Milts Mile. This area is known for being an easy ride but well worth it for the unique panoramic view alone. The terrain is diverse so recreationalists get to experience different scenery and trail difficulty. These trails are great for those looking to polish their off-roading skills without any pressure or for those simply looking for a scenic ride on a day out with their families. Prickly pear cactus represent about a dozen species of the Opuntia genus (Family Cactaceae) in the North American deserts. What if that home brought in rental income while you were away? Loaded up and heading home after another wonderful spring day in the southwestern desert. Whitmore Canyon OHV Trailis a beautiful long distance down and back trail. Mohave County is in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. Karen and Barry Bishop, Carol Steck and Bud Sanders at lunch. There was a short distance at the top that we had to bypass because there was way too much snow to get through without digging through with our shovel which would have taken hours. George Waterman January 28, 2021 Hiking Jonathan Gregory November 14, 2020 Hiking Box 910088, St. George UT 84791 Phone: 1 (435) 628-4010 Toll Free: 1 (800) 582-4139 Ropin' pit where the city slickers can hone their skills. Get in the outdoors visiting the Grand Canyon with the #1 Rental Outfitter! Fun trail. A little rocky the last 10 miles, but not too bad. Combination of not having off road tires and driving too fast would be my guess. Trumbull very, very early on a morning in early June (high clearance is all you need around here in dry weather you might even be able to do it in a rugged car with average clearance). Very few people get a private slice of the Grand Canyon. Then at the end amazing. You can't ride your ATV in and out of the campground, but they've got a convenient corral with loading ramps. There was a Tacoma with chains stuck in the snow. The house was designed and built by Oscar M. Booth, who was a carpenter-builder in the Nephi area. This trail brings one to Whitmore Wash. Driving the Whitmore Trail (both the trail and the road have the same name Ill specify when I mean the hiking trail), I did the best research I could online, and there wasnt much information, besides a few 44 forum posts. Drive yourself out to a unique location and look around, or climb up a hill and slide your way down. N36 24,71XX, W113 19,51XX (WGS84)). Its 15 miles from the school house to the overlook. This gorgeous landscape was formed from eroding pink-colored Navajo Sandstone that stands nearby. Whitmore Canyon via St George Drive OHV Trail. And weve driven dirt roads before, right? Saw deer and cows. Trumbull to Bar 10 Ranch but still passable in a sedan going slowly in some places. Once you pass the Bar 10 Ranch, the last 10. The trail was great but poorly marked. No issues. Whitmore Canyon is off the beaten path even by North Grand Canyon standards. With rainfall, the plant quickly becomes lush with small (24 cm), ovate leaves, which may remain for weeks or even months. No amount of water can protect you from that heat. Whitmore Canyon is off the beaten path even by North Grand Canyon standards. On March 18, 1911, the Utah State Legislature designated the sego lily as the state flower. Several trails feed off the Pine Mountain OHV. Trumbull Schoolhouse, high clearance is helpful at times. And since you'll likely want to stay for more than one day to really explore the area, you can settle in at one of the nearby campgrounds. The All Trails description of the road is spot on. The road is very smooth and wide plus way more convenient access if you live in that part of town. 650 coke ovens, rock asphalt and petroglyphs - Jeep the USA Trumbull Schoolhouse. As was common in these isolated expanses, access to the ranch house was simplified by adding an airstrip to the property. Make sure to equip your ride with a powerful sound system like the Icon Series White Tower Speakers with Swivel Clamps. It is regularly updated (2008 the 2006 edition was the latest one). The last 10 miles takes about 1.5 hours to traverse. Dont visit in the main heat of the summer, its pretty hot. Luckily we had a spare. The road is a bit rougher from Mt. Geologic map of the upper Parashant Canyon and vicinity Mohave County This is an incredible trail, passing through so many different terrains. Take in the most amazing views you've ever seen at Whitmore Canyon, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. 2023 Dixie 4 Wheel Drive, Whitmore Canyon on North Rim of Grand Canyon,Arizona. Saw a couple side by sides too. T- travel responsibly- stick to designated roads and maintain safe distances. Beautiful views. After heavy rain or snow this road will be impassible until dry due to deep ruts and mud. Note that North is to the Left. Whitmore Canyon is a 73.6 mile off-road haul to the Colorado River. Most of the land in between is +/- 5,000'. Whittemore, Michigan - Wikipedia After getting the spare on we elected to turn back and not risk getting stranded. We left St. George at about 8:30 am and arrived at the overlook at about 11:45 am. Explore the many services we offer. The original school building burnt down in 2000 and the existing one was built in 2001.