Mineral Basin Trail #194 is a fun ATV trail for ATVers of every skill level.The trail head is approx 3.3 miles up the Mineral Basin main trail. The first part of the trail requires you to navigate your ATV through a stream, if you have not done this or you aren't sure how to do it, make sure you have someone along for your ATV ride that knows how to properly maneuver your ATV through the water. There's no reason to ever be unsafe on your ATV.
The first mile of this ATV trail is very rough with large boulders and very deep ruts and makes for a very fun ATV ride if you have experience roaming your machine over these types of terrain. If you're a newer or inexperienced ATVer, make sure you have someone to show you proper ascent and descent techniques so you can navigate these areas on your ATV safely. When you get through the lower part of the trail the rest is still very rocky but it only has a few sections with deep ruts that may be a little challenging on your ATV but still very passable.
The ATV trail is approx 3 miles and works its way up to a beautiful little lake called Forest Lake. Forest Lake also marks the end of the ATV trail. You may camp out by this area for up to 6 days. There are no fish in the lake but it is very scenic. As far as wildlife, you will see plenty, especially if you are riding your ATV in the early morning or early evening, you can expect to see plenty of deer and elk.
If you want to ride in American Fork Canyon, please be aware there is now a $3 fee to do so. The entrance to this section of the ATV trail is off Tibble Fork Junction.
