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By: Dave Helgeson
Places to Ride: Five
Mile Pass near Lehi, Utah
Sweet Berm
Seasonal Mudhole
Killer Scenery
Riding through the junipers
Radiating Trails
Hill Climbs |
Bring the entire family and stay for the
weekend as there are endless trails and terrain
for riders of every skill level at Five Mile
Pass. Probably the toughest decision you will
have to make during your stay is where to go
play first as trails radiate in all directions
from the trailhead. Hill climbs for the big
boys, scenic trails for the touring crowd and
flat open areas for the beginner are to be found
on both sides of Highway 73 which divides the
riding area. You will also find mud and mud
holes when the area has seen some rain. Loop
opportunities abound throughout the area. The
area has a diverse history including mining,
military, Pony Express, and historical Native
American use. Beware of open mine shafts when
riding. The area is open year-round and there is
no fee to ride or camp. At 5,300 feet snow
regularly makes its appearance fall through
spring. There is even the chance of a dusting
following an early summer cold front.
Camping:
Great camp spots are found throughout the riding
area. You can camp in the staging area by the
highway or for something a little more private,
head for the foothills and find a nice hideaway
among the junipers. Vault toilets are available
in the staging area. Plans are in the works to
install additional facilities here, including
water and developed campgrounds, but until then
come prepared.
BLM camping rules:
It is the general policy of the BLM that
undeveloped Federal lands under its
administration are available to the public for
camping and general recreation, with the
following provisions:
- Camping at any one site is limited to 14 days
per visit
- Pack
out what you pack in
- Aoid
camping within 200 ft. of any water source
- Do
not leave campfires unattended
Getting There:
From Interstate 15 head west on Hwy 73 through
the small town of Fairfield to the staging area,
which is located on the south side of the
highway at Five Mile Pass. You can’t miss it as
the highway divides the riding area.
Services:
Since the riding area is just 25 miles southwest
of Salt Lake City, all major services are
available in Salt Lake City and points south
along I-15.
Rules and Regulations:
- Helmets are required for riders and passengers
under age 18
- Youth, 8-15 years of age, must take the Utah
Know Before You Go! certification
course before operating an OHV on public land
- Ride
only in areas designated as open to OHVs - Stay
on Trails
- Ride
on the right side of the road and in single file
- It
is illegal to drive an OHV while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs
- Lights must be used between sunset and sunrise
- Mufflers with an approved spark arrestor are
required on all ATVs
- No
target shooting
For Additional Information:
Salt Lake Field Office
2370 South 2300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Phone: (801) 977-4300
Fax: (801) 977-4397
utslmail@blm.gov
http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/salt_lak ...
_pass.html
Be safe, enjoy, and I hope to see you on the
trails.
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