The Flume Trail is roughly a 20 mile round-trip if done in its entirety. However, as multiple trailheads were developed for this trail rides of shorter lengths can easily be accomplished and the level of difficulty tailored to the riders desires. In general the trail consists of singletrack paralleling Dry Fork Creek in sagebrush, pine, and spruce/fir forests. Trail difficulty ranges from easy buff singletrack up to upper intermediate or advanced rock gardens that have claimed their fair share of blood.
This is a great trail to get away from the heat of the desert during the summer or just when you are getting bored with the trails at McCoy.
Recommend checking in with Altitude Cycle and/or utahmountainbiking.com to choose the best ride for your desiers
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Great trail, especially when it gets hot in the desert! year round. Recent FS improvements have taken the Trail off the Road (Thanks Omero Torrez and new trail boss Rhett Burkeman! BLM Planner Dan Gilfillan Put in the Two bridges on the Lower sections and the Bathroom at mile 2 (great job Dan) and Kevin Christopherson and his ever pedal Ready wife Teena put in some of the wooden features in use currently. Just some of the variety that you can find in Vernal.
| ThankThis trail is a wonderful addition to the variety available in the Vernal area. The upper part of this route is above 8,200 feet and nicely forested, making it a great place to escape the feet. The wooden structures that supported the old flume are stil in place on the lollipopo loop at the very top of the route. That upper portion also has some brutal baby head rock gardens. The next lower section from the top also has a truly sick climb and descent. The middle section is the most ridable. Beware of the stream crossing near second bridge--it is challenging, and possibly dangerous during high water. There are a few trailheads along the way. If you're not up for the full ride, which is a real adventure, stop in at Altitude Cycle in Vernal and they'll clue you in on which trailhead to start at and which way to go.
| ThankThe first 1-2 miles of this trail has some pretty technical sections, both uphill and done. Enjoyed the trail more after the walking was over! Really beautiful canyon.
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