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Josephite Point Loop-Pete's Hole |
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This 28 mile loop follows improved dirt roads, unimproved dirt roads and singletrack. There are several good climbs that will test your endurance and sections of singletrack that will be a real challenge to more intermediate riders. This is a five-star ride that traverses some of the most beautiful backcountry central Utah has to offer.
DIRECTIONS: Get to the start of this ride at Pete’s Hole Reservoir heading east from the town of Ephraim on UT 29 as it winds its way up Ephraim Canyon. Continue east on UT 29 as it crosses Skyline Drive, following signs for Joe’s Valley Reservoir. Approximately 4.5 miles from where you crossed Skyline Drive you will come to the turn off for Pete’s Hole Reservoir. Turn here and park at the campground. Plan at least an hour drive to reach the trailhead. From the south end of the resevoir pick up the Josephite Point Trail, also FS #109. The trail will wind its way through meadows, creeks and pine forests taking you to the overlook. An awesome view of Joe’s Valley Reservoir and surrounding country is worth the short hike out to the overlook. This singletrack will continue heading south to Mary’s Lake where it turns into a rough dirt road, also FS Road #041. Stay on this dirt road, still heading south, for approximately 4 miles to where you will come to an intersection. Go left and stay left as this somewhat better dirt road, still FS #041 as it bends around and heads north. After a long descent into the valley, you will come to another intersection, go left again and head to Joe’s Valley Reservoir for a rest and swim. From the reservoir head west on UT 29, also FS Road #FH8. Now climb up through Whites Dugway, then follow Olsen Canyon drainage, before emerging onto Thistle Flat. Be looking for the turnoff to the Soup Bowl and Pete’s Hole Reservoir on your left.You made it! TYPE: Loop LENGTH: 28 miles
NOTES: Water is available at the Joe’s Valley Reservoir
RATING: Intermediate - Advanced
SEASON: Mid-June thru Campground.
RIDING TIME: 5 to 6 hours Mid-October
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