Bunker Creek Trail One of two epic downhills at Brian Head, the trail begins atop Brian Head Peak at 11,300 feet, and heads east to Panguitch Lake 3000 feet below. The trail is 12 miles long, and is done with a shuttle vehicle. (The bike shops in Brian Head can provide shuttle service for a small fee.) The trail has occasional gentle climbing, but is a fast and furious downhill cruise, intermediate technical. |
Trail notes, starting at Brian Head Peak (11,300 feet
elevation) 0.5 turn left uphill on singletrack, right across from parking lot 1.5 intersection with Dark Hollow (4-way), continue straight on Sidney Peaks Trail 4.3 cross Sidney Valley Road 4.4 trail fork: go Right for slightly more technical, Left for easier 7.3 trails rejoin, continue on doubletrack 12.0 reach highway, turn left to head for store |
Getting there: On U-143, head up the canyon from Brian Head to the summit. Just 1/4 mile past the summit sign, turn left on a gravel road (GPS N 37° 40.136' W 112° 50.350'). Drive 2.5 miles to the peak of the mountain to start your ride. (Note the parking area to your left at 1.8 miles. Once you start riding, you'll turn onto the singletrack across the road.) |
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