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Trail Description:
Nine Mile Canyon is much longer than its name implies. In fact there are several trails in this area to choose from. Total mileage will depend on the trails and combinations you choose. The canyon extends more than forty miles from the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek near Price to the Green River at the head of Desolation Canyon. The canyon is known for its prehistoric Fremont Indian ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs. There are more of these sites concentrated in this area than anywhere else in the west. The panels are very fragile. Do not disturb them. To do so is a federal offense punishable by law not to mention totally lame!
How to get there:
The turnoff to Nine Mile Canyon is about 2 miles east of Wellington on US 191/6 (Soldier Creek Road). From here, drive 20 miles on pavement and dirt roads to the canyon. See rock art panels on the final 8-mile stretch beginning at the Minnie Maud Creek bridge. Park where Sheep Creek Canyon branches off from Nine Mile Canyon. From here there are several choices. Novice riders will like the 8-mile out and back loop up Sheep Canyon that features an outstanding petroglyph panel. Intermediate riders can park at Dry Canyon and start at the mummy rock formation and follow the road up Dry Canyon. Also enjoyable is riding the Nine Mile Canyon Road from any location along the road. Just be sure to keep track of where you are headed and how to get back. This is a remote area and it is easy to get lost.
Additional Notes:
Located in Central Utah, Castle Country.
| Posted by: BD on 6/18/2002 |
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Nice rides and the Indian Rock Art is incredible. Check out the more about this canyon here: http://www.blm.gov/utah/price/9mile.htm and see some awesome pics here: http://www.so-utah.com/price/ninemile/homepage.htmlWell worth the trip!
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