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Silver Lake Flat
Sunday, November 30, 2025
| Other Names | Uinta National Forest, Pleasant Grove Ranger District, American Fork Canyon, Silver Creek, Milk Maid Trail, Major Evans Trail |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Uinta National Forest offers two separate 4x4 trails which consists of the Milkmaid Trail and Major Evans Trail. The Milk Maid Trail is roughly a few miles long and heads in a north-west direction near Silver Lake and is rated as moderately challenging. The Major Evans Trail is a little longer but heads in a north-eastern direction and is rated as more challenging due to sharp switchbacks and steep inclines. There are several primitive campsites located near the trailhead but there is a designated campground just a couple miles south and a nice hiking trail that leads to Silver Lake.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $27.67 RV: $27.67 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Granite Flat Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | American Fork, UT | ||
| From: American Fork, UT
1) Take UT-92 East about 15 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto Forest Service Road 010, continue .7 miles 3) Turn right (north-east) onto Silver Lake Road, continue about 3 miles 4) Continue past Silver Lake Flat Parking Area, continue about .5 miles 5) Staging area is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Uinta National Forest - Pleasant Grove Ranger District 390 North 100 East Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (801) 785-3563 mailroom_r4_uinta@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Silver Lake Flat Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/26/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 7500 to 9500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chevron (801) 756-4196 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chevron (801) 756-4196 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Granite Flat Campground (801) 785-3563 |
 RV Hookup | American Fork, UT | |
 RV Disposal | American Fork, UT | |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Granite Flat Campground (801) 785-3563 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Chevron (801) 756-4196 |
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