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Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Devil's Playground, Devils Playground, Fantasy Canyon, Glen Branch |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Known for its steep and challenging hillclimbs, this open area also offers some hardpacked double track and seasonal washes to explore.
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 (96 dB) | |
| 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 | Prohibited | |
Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Permitted | |
| Rule Enforcement |
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
| Our Rating | Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
| Nearest City | Vernal, UT | ||
| Address | Glen Branch Road, Vernal, UT 84078 | ||
| From: Vernal, UT
1) Take Hwy 45 south about 25 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto Glen Branch Road, continue about 8 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto Fantasy Canyon Road, continue 1.6 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (east). |
| Contact Info | BLM - Vernal Field Office 170 South 500 East Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 781-4400 utvnmail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4800 to 5000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt | Little | |
| Hard Pack | Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills | Many | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Many | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Little | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Some |
Gasoline | Vernal, UT | |
Diesel | Vernal, UT | |
Water | Vernal, UT | |
RV Hookup | Vernal, UT | |
RV Disposal | Vernal, UT | |
Campground | Vernal, UT | |
Conv Store | Vernal, UT |
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