There are many excellent ATV Trails in the Escalante Area of Utah. One of the most challenging trails in the Escalante Area is the Poison Creek ATV Trail. The Poison Creek ATV Trail is quite steep on loose rocky soil in certain areas and is definitely not for the novice ATV rider. While on this Escalante Area trail, you will encounter a vast array of boulders, aspen, end generally rugged terrain. As
stated before, this Escalante Area trail is for experienced riders only, as
it does have some pretty tough spots.
The trail is located southeast of the town of Antimony on John's Valley Road, and Highway 22 will take you south to Highway 12 and 63, which is the Bryce Canyon National Park intersection. As you are leaving Antimony , head south on the paved John's Valley Road, and you will reach a Y intersection right before the Antimony cemetery and then you will turn into what is known as Black Canyon. Take a left turn on to a gravel road and stay on the road until you make a sharp right turn before a gate to private property. This road will Take you to the Poison Creek ATV Trail.
Another great ATV trail in the Escalante Area is the historic Hole in the Rock trail. This Escalante Area ATV trail gives you a good view of the Great Bend of the San Juan River. Most of the trail is on sandstone, either in slickrock form, or in the form of weathered sand grains. This ATV trail has some challenging parts, and because of how remote the trail is, filling up on fuel before you enter it is highly recommended. More ATV Trails in the Escalante Area include the Rocky Ford Trail, the Great Western Trail, the Panguitch Trail, as well as many other trails.
