The Great Western Trail is a trail system that extends from Canada to Mexico. This video highlights a small section of the Great Western Trail starting at Riley Springs Trailhead, which is just above the town of Fremont, Utah. The Trail passes by the Elkhorn campground, then it travels onto the East end of Thousand Lake Mountain. The trail provides views of Capital Reef National Park, Cathedral Valley, and the Henry Mountains.
The trail continues off the South side of Thousand Lake Mountain, descending into the town of Torrey, and ends up at the Bicknell Bottoms trailhead. This section of trail is open to vehicles 50 inches or less in width, so ATVs and some smaller side-by-sides can be on the trail. Pick up a free travel map at any Ranger District office on the Fishlake National Forest, Utah. For this section of trail, you should plan for about a full day, including the shuttle and the ride.
Video by Charity Parks.