About High Grade Trail
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.42 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. To reach High Grade Trail, return to the paved road and head toward the Red Cliffs Campground. Cross Quail Creek, but don’t follow the road as it turns sharply to the right. Instead, go straight to the stepover, which is the start of the High Grade Trail. This is the preferred route for mountain bikers to access Prospector Trail instead of using Adams Trail, which equestrians use. Follow the short singletrack until it intersects Prospector Trail.
How to Get There
White Reef Trailhead – From I-15 Exit 22* (northbound only), turn right onto the frontage road at the end of the freeway off-ramp. Travel south approximately 2 miles. Turn right just past the sign for the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. Proceed under the two freeway tunnels. Just after the exiting the last freeway tunnel, turn right and follow the gravel road into the trailhead. Pay a day use fee and park in trailhead. *From I-15 Exit 23 (southbound only), turn left on Silver Reef Road at the end of the freeway off-ramp. Turn right onto Main Street and travel south for 3.5 miles. Turn right just past the sign for the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. Proceed under the two freeway tunnels. Just after the exiting the last freeway tunnel, turn right and follow the gravel road into the trailhead. Pay a day use fee and park in trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to High Grade Trail
Heading to High Grade Trail? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for High Grade Trail?
No central reservation system listed for High Grade Trail. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/257092) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to High Grade Trail?
White Reef Trailhead – From I-15 Exit 22* (northbound only), turn right onto the frontage road at the end of the freeway off-ramp. Travel south approximately 2 miles. Turn right just past the sign for the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. Proceed under the two freeway tunnels. Just after the exiting the last freeway tunnel, turn right and follow the gravel road into the trailhead. Pay a day use fee and …
How do I contact High Grade Trail?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-688-3200 or email: utsgmail@blm.gov.
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