THE SAGE RIDERS
MOTORCYCLE CLUB
INVITES ALL USERS OF THE TEMPLE MOUNTAIN SINGLE TRACK MOTORCYCLE TRAIL SYSTEM TO HAVE A CHALLENGING AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE RIDE WITH RESPECT.
EMERY COUNTY AND CARBON COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE SAGE RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB HAVE DONATED TIME, MONEY AND RESOURCES TO KEEP THIS TRAIL SYSTEM OPEN.
RESPECT OUR TIME AND EFFORTS BY STAYING ON THE TRAIL
IF YOU CAN NOT RIDE WITH RESPECT AND STAY ON THE TRAIL, FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO RIDE! THIS IS OUR BACKYARD, DO NOT RUIN OUR OPPORTUNITIES TO RIDE HERE. OFF ROUTE TRAVEL HAMPERS AND HURTS OUR EFFORTS IN KEEPING THIS SYSTEM OPEN.
JOIN, PARTICIPATE AND DONATE
MOTORCYCLE CLUB
INVITES ALL USERS OF THE TEMPLE MOUNTAIN SINGLE TRACK MOTORCYCLE TRAIL SYSTEM TO HAVE A CHALLENGING AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE RIDE WITH RESPECT.
EMERY COUNTY AND CARBON COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE SAGE RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB HAVE DONATED TIME, MONEY AND RESOURCES TO KEEP THIS TRAIL SYSTEM OPEN.
RESPECT OUR TIME AND EFFORTS BY STAYING ON THE TRAIL
IF YOU CAN NOT RIDE WITH RESPECT AND STAY ON THE TRAIL, FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO RIDE! THIS IS OUR BACKYARD, DO NOT RUIN OUR OPPORTUNITIES TO RIDE HERE. OFF ROUTE TRAVEL HAMPERS AND HURTS OUR EFFORTS IN KEEPING THIS SYSTEM OPEN.
JOIN, PARTICIPATE AND DONATE
Waterfall Trail (Crack Canyon) San Rafael Swell
Are you one of those motorcycle riders who enjoy the scenery of an area as much as the challenge of a fantastic singletrack trail? If so, the Waterfall Trail is calling your name. Located in the proximity of Temple Mountain and the Dick Brass "colored" Trails that comprise the Temple Mountain Motorcycle Trail System.. Perhaps you've already ridden this trail but knew it by another name? It is known to some as the Crack Canyon Trail. Geographically that is an accurate name because it follows Crack Canyon. But, the official name of this Dick Brass creation is The Waterfall Trail, and since that's how it's marked on the ground and labeled on the maps we'll use that name.
Total Distance is about 12.59 miles with elevation changing between 5,485 to 6,480 feet. Of course you can double that mileage by turning around at the end and riding the trail back in the other direction. That's a far better choice than the graded county roads that follow Behind The Reef passing by Flat Top Mountain. A few tough spots make the overall rating "difficult", the majority of the Waterfall Trail is "moderate".
A point of interest along the trail is at the site of a Helicoptor "Airlift" of an abandoned motorcycle. This is a true, yet very strange story. In August of 2004, a 1973 Honda CB175 was actually left by it's injured rider. He returned 5 days later with a helicoptor to rescue his classic bike from the savage trail. You can read more about that amazing day on the MORK OF THE DESERT page.
Two trailheads access the Waterfall Trail. The preferred entrance point is at the North trailhead located just west of Flat Top Mountain. The South trail head is located across the Behind The Reef Road from the hiking trail head for Crack Canyon in the San Rafael Reef. The hiking trail head is very popular with non-motorized users, thus motorized users are encouraged to park vehicles at the north trail head in order to avoid any perceived conflict.
For those who plan to camp and enjoy other trails and roads in the area, facilities are available at the BLM "3 person campground" or the BLM "people pasture" which are both located along the South Temple Wash Road near the base of Temple Mountain.
The Waterfall Trail was "adopted" by the Sage Riders Motorcycle Club. Sage Riders club members constructed both trail heads, installed the kiosks, marked the trail, provided the sign-in materials and maps as well as maintenance of the trail. This was the first of many volunteer agreements signed by OHV clubs with the Price BLM office since 2003. The Sage Riders encourage everyone to obey the restrictions in this area and stay on the trail. This means no short cutting, no hillclimbing and please Tread Lightly. Your actions affect all users and any off-route tracks that you leave are photographed and submitted by the enviro-groups who continually demand that motorized recreation be eliminated from this area. Don't help them win this battle. STAY ON THE TRAIL and please
JOIN - PARTICIPATE - DONATE!
Map: The BLM has a fantastic FREE map of the area which was paid for by the Utah State Parks & Recreation OHV Program. Obtain one of these San Rafael Motorized Route Designations map before making your trip. They are available at State Parks, Museums, Motorcycle shops, Information Centers and BLM offices. The map shows all of the roads and trails that are open to motorized vehicles. In addition, volunteer clubs and organizations have installed trail markers which include corresponding numbers and difficulty ratings. Another great example of your registration money at work as well as why it is so important to JOIN - PARTICIPATE - DONATE ! Your fellow riders have done this work so you can enjoy your day. How about returning the favor by doing similar work in your favorite area?
Are you one of those motorcycle riders who enjoy the scenery of an area as much as the challenge of a fantastic singletrack trail? If so, the Waterfall Trail is calling your name. Located in the proximity of Temple Mountain and the Dick Brass "colored" Trails that comprise the Temple Mountain Motorcycle Trail System.. Perhaps you've already ridden this trail but knew it by another name? It is known to some as the Crack Canyon Trail. Geographically that is an accurate name because it follows Crack Canyon. But, the official name of this Dick Brass creation is The Waterfall Trail, and since that's how it's marked on the ground and labeled on the maps we'll use that name.
Total Distance is about 12.59 miles with elevation changing between 5,485 to 6,480 feet. Of course you can double that mileage by turning around at the end and riding the trail back in the other direction. That's a far better choice than the graded county roads that follow Behind The Reef passing by Flat Top Mountain. A few tough spots make the overall rating "difficult", the majority of the Waterfall Trail is "moderate".
A point of interest along the trail is at the site of a Helicoptor "Airlift" of an abandoned motorcycle. This is a true, yet very strange story. In August of 2004, a 1973 Honda CB175 was actually left by it's injured rider. He returned 5 days later with a helicoptor to rescue his classic bike from the savage trail. You can read more about that amazing day on the MORK OF THE DESERT page.
Two trailheads access the Waterfall Trail. The preferred entrance point is at the North trailhead located just west of Flat Top Mountain. The South trail head is located across the Behind The Reef Road from the hiking trail head for Crack Canyon in the San Rafael Reef. The hiking trail head is very popular with non-motorized users, thus motorized users are encouraged to park vehicles at the north trail head in order to avoid any perceived conflict.
For those who plan to camp and enjoy other trails and roads in the area, facilities are available at the BLM "3 person campground" or the BLM "people pasture" which are both located along the South Temple Wash Road near the base of Temple Mountain.
The Waterfall Trail was "adopted" by the Sage Riders Motorcycle Club. Sage Riders club members constructed both trail heads, installed the kiosks, marked the trail, provided the sign-in materials and maps as well as maintenance of the trail. This was the first of many volunteer agreements signed by OHV clubs with the Price BLM office since 2003. The Sage Riders encourage everyone to obey the restrictions in this area and stay on the trail. This means no short cutting, no hillclimbing and please Tread Lightly. Your actions affect all users and any off-route tracks that you leave are photographed and submitted by the enviro-groups who continually demand that motorized recreation be eliminated from this area. Don't help them win this battle. STAY ON THE TRAIL and please
JOIN - PARTICIPATE - DONATE!
Map: The BLM has a fantastic FREE map of the area which was paid for by the Utah State Parks & Recreation OHV Program. Obtain one of these San Rafael Motorized Route Designations map before making your trip. They are available at State Parks, Museums, Motorcycle shops, Information Centers and BLM offices. The map shows all of the roads and trails that are open to motorized vehicles. In addition, volunteer clubs and organizations have installed trail markers which include corresponding numbers and difficulty ratings. Another great example of your registration money at work as well as why it is so important to JOIN - PARTICIPATE - DONATE ! Your fellow riders have done this work so you can enjoy your day. How about returning the favor by doing similar work in your favorite area?
