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By: Dave Helgeson
Places to Ride:
Cricket Mountains OHV Trails near Delta, Utah
Heading for the Hills
Easy Riding
Cedar Pass Trailhead
Well Marked Trails |
Plan a long weekend to explore all the ATV
trails the Cricket Mountains have to offer. From
ridge tops to valley bottoms, ranchland to old
mines, there is plenty to see when exploring the
129 miles of trails. Great views abound at every
turn. Numerous loop opportunities exist from
12.5 miles in length to 60 miles or more. Trails
are open to all OHV users from motorcycles to
Jeeps. Junctions are clearly marked allowing
easy navigation of the trail system. Bring your
GPS, too, as coordinates are listed at all trail
junctions. Trails are rated from easiest (solid
green circle) to more difficult (solid blue
square). This is a safe place to bring the
family and beginners as there are no diamond or
double diamond trails. Keep an eye out while you
ride through the pinion and juniper as eagles,
antelope, and other wildlife abound. Elevations
range from 4,750 to 6,200 feet. Bring warm
clothes in the winter and plenty of drinking
water in the summer. The area is open
year-round, depending on snow. Please note:
There are no restrooms at the trailheads.
A trail map is available at: Map
http://www.utah.com/art/maps/offroad/cricket-map.pdf
Camping: Camping is available anywhere on BLM
lands.
Parking is limited at the trailheads for RVs.
The easy trails (roads) from the staging areas
are suitable for most RV travel. Travel farther
up the road to find suitable RV camping.
If you have a larger utility ATV with racks or a
UTV, skip camping in the staging area. Load up
your ride with your tent and supplies, then head
for them thar hills. There you will find private
campsites with superb views, firewood and the
beauty of God’s creation all around you. Full
service campgrounds are available in Delta and
Milford.
Getting There:
From Delta, Utah; travel south on
Hwy 257 to one of four trailheads.
Johnson Pass Trailhead - Turn west near milepost
53 and travel 9.7 miles to the trailhead.
Little Sage Valley Trailhead - Turn west near
milepost 39 and travel 6.6 miles to the
trailhead.
Cedar Pass Trailhead - Turn west near milepost
28 and travel 1.9 miles to the trailhead.
Headlight Canyon Trailhead - Turn west near
milepost 23 and travel 2.4 miles to the
trailhead.
Services: Food, lodging, and fuel are available
in Delta.
The nearest major city with full services is
Nephi, UT.
Rules and Regulations:
- Do not harass livestock
- Leave all gates as you find them. If they are
open, leave opened. If closed, leave closed
after crossing through.
- Stay on trails when passing through private
land. (Sections of Routes 1 & 6)
- Utah State Law requires that all OHVs have a
spark arrestor
- All operators and passengers under 18 must wear
a helmet
- No littering! Pack it in, pack it out
- Do not disturb wildlife
- Check with the BLM for fire restrictions. The
area is arid and subject to fires year-round.
For Additional Information:
Bureau of Land Management
Fillmore Field Office
35 East 500 North
Fillmore, Utah 84631
Phone: (435) 743-3100
Fax: (435) 743-3135
Be safe, enjoy, and I hope to see you on the
trails.
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