Blanding
Arch Canyon Trail: This map covers the trail from South Cottonwood Canyon, through the old Highway 95 Dugway, and up Arch Canyon. This trail is located just west of Blanding, Utah. The Arch Canyon Trail is amazing with scenic views, archaeological sites, and Cathedral Arch. The distance on this trail varies depending on the starting point, but the Arch Canyon section is about sixteen miles round-trip. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant. This trail is rated: easy to moderate. Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 20 minutes
Trail Mileage: 32
Trail Rating: Moderate
Blanding Bulldog Trail: This map covers the Blanding Bulldog Trail. The Blanding Bulldog trail starts just north of Blanding, Utah. The trail runs from an elevation of about 6,000 feet to 8,500 feet. The trail traverses through several vegetative types including sagebrush, pinion and juniper woodlands, gamble oak and alpine forests. This trail would be a good family ride. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant.
Trailhead starts just north of Blanding
Trail Mileage: 39
Trail Rating: Moderate
Hole In The Rock Trail North: Hole in The Rock Trail South: The Hole in the Rock Trail from the Cal Black Airport to Cottonwood Canyon is slow going and rough, but a very enjoyable trail. This is a two day trip averaging eight hours one way. You will be in one of the remotest areas of Southeastern Utah. Be sure to take plenty of gas, water, food, and to check the weather conditions before setting out on this adventure. The Hole in the Rock North map has the newly designated trail section on it that ties into the Hole in the Rock trail off of Nokai Dome. You won’t find this new trail section on any other commercial map.
Jacob’s Chair Trail: This map covers the Jacob’s Chair Trail. This trail starts just off of Highway 95 and makes a scenic loop around Jacob’s Chair – a prominent geologic feature of the Windgate Sandstone in western San Juan County. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant. The Jacobs Chair and Piute Pass maps are the same map so you only need one.
Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 75 minutes
Trail Mileage: 28
Trail Rating: Moderate
John’s Canyon & The Goosenecks: This map covers John’s Canyon Trail and Goosenecks State Park. The trail begins near Gooseneck State Park which overlooks the San Juan River. The trail then runs for a short distance along a bench above the San Juan River through Glenn Canyon National Recreation Area. It then goes up scenic John’s Canyon. You may be able to spot pre-historic Indian ruins and rock art. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant.
Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 45 minutes
Trail Mileage: 30
Trail Rating: Easy
North Long Point Trail/White Rim Trail: This map covers the North Long Point Trail and Davis Pocket. This trail varies from county roads to strictly two track ATV trails. The scenic views of Beef Basin, Canyonlands, Davis Canyon, Dark Canyon, and the Seven Sisters are out of this world. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant. Extra fuel is advised due to length of trail. Half of this trail is on graded county roads, and the other half is on two track 4×4 roads and ATV trails. This trail is on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Time to Trailhead: Varies
Trail Mileage: 76
Trail Rating: Moderate
Piute Pass Trail: This map covers all of the Piute Pass Trail on one map. The trail presents some of the most scenic vistas in the county including Jacob’s Chair, White Canyon, the Henry Mountains, Good Hope Bay, and Lake Powell (if it is high enough). This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant. The Jacobs Chair and Piute Pass maps are the same map so you only need one.
Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 75 minutes
Trail Mileage: 46
Trail Rating: Easy
River House Ruin Trail (GPX): This map covers the River House Ruin Trail from Highway 163 to the Ruin. This trail was part of the Hole in The Rock Trail. Along this ride you will see the remains of the historic Barton Trading Post, San Juan Hill, and the magnificent River House Ruin. The ride over the hill is prohibited, but this is still a fantastic ride. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant.
Time to Trailhead: 40 minutes
Trail Mileage: 15
Trail Rating: Easy
South Cottonwood & Elk Ridge Trail: This map covers the Elk Ridge & South Cottonwood Trail. This trail travels from South Cottonwood Canyon, through Whiskers Draw, to Elk Ridge. On Elk Ridge the trail will travel across the spectacular North Notch which separates Dark Canyon and North Notch Canyon. Once you’re through the notch, you may visit North Notch Spring before tying into the ATV trail that will take you off North Elk and back to South Cottonwood. This section of the trail is steep and travels through a large stand of Ponderosa Pine which is magnificent. This trail takes you from the desert to the high country and back again. This is a longer ride, but packed with scenic views, archaeological sites, and historical mining sites. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant. This trail is rated easy to moderate.
Shay Ridge Blanding Trail: The trail travels from the Blanding area north to Shay Ridge. The trail travels though gamble oak, aspen and alpine forests, to an elevation of about 11000 feet. Breath taking views will be experienced throughout the trip. This trail is on lands managed by the National Forest Service.
Trail Starts at the Abajo Haven Guest Ranch
Trail Mileage: 50
Trail Rating: Moderate
Tables of the Sun Trail: This map covers the Tables of the Sun Trail. This trail is highly scenic with views of Cedar Mesa, Fry Canyon, and Red Canyon. Also along this trail are several archaeological sites and an Indian Rock Art panel, which are very enjoyable to see. The trail system is made up of a number of both improved and unimproved county roads. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant.
Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 60 minutes
Trail Mileage: 23
Trail Rating: Easy
Woodenshoe OHV Trail: This map covers the Woodenshoe Trail. This trail will take you by Natural Bridges National Monument, onto Deer Flat, and around the shoe and the heel of Woodenshoe. This trail has many majestic views of red rock canyons, Cedar Mesa, the Bear’s Ears, and the Henry Mountains. This trail travels through gamble oak, Juniper, and pinion pine environments. There are many historical features along this trail. This detailed topographic map is waterproof and tear resistant.
Time to Trailhead from Blanding: 45 minutes
Trail Mileage: 49
Trail Rating: Easy

