Turn left at the junction onto FR 108/San Juan County Road 256, signed Woodenshoe–6. Once on the gentler terrace of the point, you enter the Manti–La Sal National Forest after 3.2 miles, where the road becomes FR 88, next steadily ascend to 8,508-foot Bears Ears Pass, a prominent notch that separates the brick red Bears Ears buttes at 6.1 miles.įrom the pass the road descends into the rich grasslands and cool conifer forests of South Elk Ridge for 1.8 miles to a signed junction. This generally good road, usually passable to cars in dry weather, ascends to Maverick Point via two steep switchbacks.
Trail contacts: Monticello Ranger District, Manti-LaSal National Forest Monticello Field Office, Bureau of Land Management.įinding the trailhead: Follow UT 95 west from the US 191/UT 95 junction (3 miles south of Blanding) for 30.1 miles, or east from the Hite Marina turnoff on UT 95 for 42.5 miles, to northbound UT 275, prominently signed Natural Bridges National Monument and Manti–La Sal National Forest - Elk Ridge Access. Maps: USGS Woodenshoe Buttes, Poison Canyon, Warren Canyon, and Black Steer Canyon quads National Geographic Trails Illustrated Manti-LaSal National Forest Map. Hikers are encouraged to inquire about current weather and water conditions before starting, and to sign in at the trailhead registers. Seasons: Late spring to early summer, and fall.įees and permits: No fees or permits are required. Start: The trailhead at the end of Woodenshoe Road.ĭifficulty: Moderately difficult. Visitors to Designated Wilderness are asked to Leave No Trace.**
**This five- to seven-day trip is only for experienced backpackers. Overview: The Dark Canyon Wilderness, south of Canyonlands National Park, offers beautiful forest and desert scenery, Indian ruins, and peace and solitude.
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