Palisade State Park

Palisade to Ferron

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 40-47 (July-Oct)

Overview: From Palisade State Park, this trail heads up 6-Mile Canyon to Skyline Drive. The trail then heads north and loops back to Sterling town via North Fork, Arapeen OHV Trail #38. The extended ride on this map has a 50″ width restriction- Arapeen Trail #72.

Heliotrope Mountain

Difficulty: Easy

Miles: 72 (July-Oct)

Overview: This OHV ride heads up 6-Mile Canyon and loops around the south side of Heliotrope Mt. before passing Ferron Reservoir. At Skyline Drive the trail goes north and heads down Manti Canyon.

Funk Canyon Mt Musinia

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 28-39 (June-Oct)

Overview: This OHV trail heads up Funk Canyon and eventually connects to 12-Mile Canyon Road. The route loops back to Sterling via North Hollow and crosses 2 State Wildlife Management Areas.

Beaver Creek Henningson

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 33-38 (July-Oct)

Overview: This loop ATV ride heads up the Beaver Creek Road and connects with Skyline Drive at Gunnison Valley. There are several lakes in the area if you like to fish. The route heads north and returns to Mayfield via 12-Mile Canyon Road.

Harmon/Blue Meadow Loops

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 30 Combined, 20 Harmon/6 Mile, 27 Six Mile/Blue

Overview: From Palisade State Park this trail goes up Six Mile Canyon where you have some options. You can do the Harmon/Six Mile Loop, Six Mile/Blue Meadow Loop or combine them however you would like. Harmon Trail does have some 50-inch restrictions. These options are good for a shorter ride.

Ferron 90-Mile Loop

Difficulty: Easy

Miles: 90 (July-Oct)

Overview: From Palisade State Park this trail goes to Mayfield and up 12 Mile Canyon, around Trail 7, and down Six Mile Canyon. All main roads make for an easy fun trip with lots of scenery. Once you are down Six Mile you can cut over to the Palisade Golf Course Look-Out point before heading back

Town Reservoir/Loveridge Flat Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 60 Loveridge Flat or 48 Town Reservoir

Overview: From Palisade State Park this trail goes to Mayfield then up 12 Mile Canyon. There are several options you can take from here. You can do just the Town Reservoir Loop or keep going and add on the Loveridge Flat Loop. Trail #27 has a 50-inch restriction.

Harmon/Pinchot Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 50 (July-Oct)

Overview: From Palisade State Park this trail heads up 6 Mile Canyon to the Harmon Trail #36. This trail has a 50-inch restriction. Connect with 6 Mile again and loop around to the Pinchot Trail #2. This trail also has a 50-inch restriction. Connect to 12 Mile Canyon and head down to Mayfield. Use the wildlife management road to get back to Sterling. Either at the beginning or end of your trip, you can go to the Palisade Golf Course Look-Out for a great view.

Duck Fork Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

Miles: 68 (July-Oct)

Overview: From Palisade State Park head up 6 Mile and turn left to Manti. On the way, you can stop at the Golf Course Look-Out Point for a great view. Head up to Manti Canyon where you can also stop at Milky Falls. There are some 50-inch restrictions on #73 and #72 as you make the loop. Come down 6 Mile Canyon and go to Trail #39 and #38 then back to 6 Mile Canyon to finish.

Things to Do

Golf

stateparks.utah.gov/parks/palisade-golf-course

Camping

stateparks.utah.gov/parks/palisade/camping-and-lodging

Fishing

stateparks.utah.gov/parks/palisade/fishing

OHV Riding

stateparks.utah.gov/parks/palisade/ohv-riding

Hiking

There are many opportunities for hiking around the campground and also around the area.

Palisade Lake Loop

Distance: 1.5 miles roundtrip

Overview: Travels around the west side of the reservoir, over the dam and through the campground loop

Ridgeline Trail

Distance: 0.6 miles one way

Overview: Hike higher elevations to see views of the valley and farmland

Lakeshore

Distance: 0.5 miles one way

Overview: Enjoy the lake on this easy trail

Park Rentals

On your visit to Palisade State Park you’re going to want to spend some time playing in the water. But you either don’t have the toys to play in the water, or you don’t have the room to bring your own toys. Well we have a solution for you. Palisade State Park has its own rental service.

We rent: Pedal Boats, stand-up paddle boards, canoes and kayaks for kids and adults. Your rental fee comes with life jackets and paddles.

Current Prices

Kid Kayak

$5 (2 HRS)

$10 (4 HRS)

Canoe, Kayak, Standup Paddle Board (SUP)

$20 (2 HRS)

$30 (4 HRS)

Pedal Boat/Dock$30 (2 HRS)

$40 (4 HRS)

Cash deposits: Please bring a $20 cash deposit for your boat or life jacket rental.

Firewood: $8/bundle

Ice: $3/bag

Skyline Recreation Rentals

For more information or to make a reservation:

• Go to skylinerec.net

Meet the Fish of Palisade State Park

Black Crappie

The black crappie is a popular game fish known for its distinctive dark, mottled pattern on a silvery-gray to dark green body. They have a compressed, deep body with a slightly protruding lower jaw. Black crappie are typically found in clear, vegetated waters of lakes, reservoirs and slow-moving rivers. They feed primarily on small fish and insects and can be caught year-round, making them a favorite among anglers.

Bluegill

The bluegill is a popular freshwater fish recognized by its deep, flattened body and distinctive dark spot at the base of its dorsal fin. They are typically olive-green with dark vertical bars along their sides and a yellow to orange belly. Bluegill are often found in warm, slow-moving waters with abundant vegetation, such as lakes, ponds and streams. They feed on small insects, crustaceans and plant matter.

Bonneville Cutthroat Trout

The Bonneville cutthroat trout originally inhabited the Bonneville Basin. They are characterized by sparsely scattered, large, and very distinctive round spots over the upper body, with few spots on or near the head. Their coloration is a subdued silver-gray to charcoal on the upper body, with shades of bronze and pink appearing on their flanks during spawning.

Goldfish

Native to Asia, the goldfish is a nonnative fish often found in various water locations throughout Utah. Though similar to carp, Goldfish can be distinguished by their upper jaw and the absence of barbels. These fish can grow to be quite large in size.

Rainbow Trout

A rainbow trout is characterized by a dark green to bluish back with silvery sides and a distinctive pinkish to reddish horizontal band running along its body. Its belly can range from white to silvery, and the fish is typically marked with irregular and profuse black spots on the head, back and sides. The pelvic and anal fins are translucent pink to gray-green and tipped in white. The coloration of a river-dwelling rainbow trout is often more vibrant compared to its lake-dwelling counterparts. Additionally, rainbow trout tend to have a fairly blunt snout.

Tiger Trout

The tiger trout, a hybrid between a brown trout and a brook trout, is known for its unique, dark maze-like pattern that covers its brownish-gray body. Its belly is yellowish-orange, as are the pectoral, pelvic and anal fins. The tail fin of the tiger trout is square-shaped.

Wiper

The wiper, a hybrid between a striped bass and a white bass, is a robust and powerful fish known for its aggressive nature. They have a streamlined, silver body with dark horizontal stripes running along their sides, and a slightly deeper body compared to their parent species. Wipers thrive in the open waters of lakes and reservoirs and often form large schools. They are opportunistic feeders, preying on smaller fish, insects and crustaceans.

Adult supervision is required if:

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• Under 18;
• Does not possess a valid driver’s license; and (Note: Learners permit requires licensed parent/guardian seated next to driver (adult supervision))
• Operating an OHV on a public highway that is: Open to motor vehicles; and
• not exclusively reserved for OHV use.
• Fires are permitted only in the designated grills or fire pits or your personal fire pits that are at least 16 inches off the ground. Do not leave fires unattended. Firewood gathering is Not Permitted!
• Parking is permitted only in the designated areas. Day Use vehicles and Overnight vehicles must fit in site to stay in the park. Keep tires on the pavement.
• Jumping Off Rocks can be dangerous. Jump at your own risk.
• Air Mattress or Tubes: more than 50 feet from shore requires a life jacket for each person.
• Beach: No fires or vehicles on the beach area.
• Trees: Please do not tie anything to our trees. (Hammocks, dogs leads, clothes lines, etc.)
• Boating: Restricted to boats with electric trolling motors and non-motorized boats. Vessels with motors must be registered. All boat operators must have one life jacket for each person on board. All boaters 12 or younger must wear a life jacket at all times. This rule includes stand-up paddle boards also.
• Fireworks: Explosives and fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited.