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Casto Canyon Trail
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Alt Names Casto Canyon Atv Trail, Casto Canyon ATV Trail, Dixie National Forest, Losee Canyon, Barney Cove, Casto Wash, Costo Springs
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION
The Casto Canyon Trail offers scenic views of red hoodoos, colorful sandstone cliffs and scattered ponderosa pine vegetation. Camping is prohibited at the main staging area, however this trail is a great starting point to access the Barney Cove, Fremont and Paiute ATV trail. Nearby Loosee Canyon is off limits to OHV use.
LOCATION
Nearest City Panguitch, UT
GPS Coordinates N 37º 46.964' W 112º 23.514'
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 From: Panguitch, UT

1) Take Hwy 89 south about 4 miles
2) Turn left (east) on Casto Canyon Rd
3) Veer left at fork
4) Continue about 4 miles to the main staging area
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest
QUALITY
Pros colorful scenic views of red hoodoos & sand stone cliffs, free, connects to other ATV trails
Cons camping prohibited, no services
Rating Rating    Very Good
Recommended Stay Full Day
Spring
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes UT OHV sticker required
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit No
Night Riding Unknown
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes Some Areas
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs Some Areas
UTVs Some Areas
4x4s (registered) Some Areas
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies No Restriction
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction
Camping Prohibited
Campfires Prohibited
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
FEES
Parking Fee No ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee No ($0.00)
Comment Camping is prohibited at the main staging area
CONTACTS
Contact Info Dixie National Forest
1789 Wedgewood Lane
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 365-3700
www.fs.fed.us
TERRAIN
Square Miles 10
Miles Of Trail 5
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 7000 to 8000 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard Pack The trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has some dust on typical days.Some
Rocks This trail has some rocks.Some
Trees The trail has some trees.Some
Steep Hills This trail has few steep hills.Few
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Roads This national forest has no roads.None
Intersections This trail has some intersections.Some
Rider Traffic The national forest has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
Shade This national forest has some shaded areas.Some
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice Terrain This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This trail has little expert terrain.Little
GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES
First Aid 5-20 Miles (NW) Garfield Memorial Hospital (435) 676-8811
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (NW) Panguitch
Diesel 5-20 Miles (NW) Panguitch
Water 1-5 Miles (S) Red Canyon RV Park (435) 676-2690
RV Hookup 1-5 Miles (S) Red Canyon RV Park (435) 676-2690
RV Disposal 1-5 Miles (S) Red Canyon RV Park (435) 676-2690
Campground 1-5 Miles (S) Red Canyon RV Park (435) 676-2690
Conv Store 1-5 Miles (S) Red Canyon Service Station (435) 676-2690
Swim Area 5-20 Miles (W) Panguitch Lake
Water Body 5-20 Miles (W) Panguitch Lake
Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (W) Panguitch Lake

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