Forest OHV network · Central Utah (Fishlake National Forest)
Fishlake NF: Gooseberry & Parker Mountain
Fishlake National Forest OHV riding: Paiute, Gooseberry, Parker Mountain and Great Western Trail routes.
Quick answer
Fishlake publishes forest-wide totals and map names but few per-trail miles, so this page lists what the Forest Service states and flags the rest.
Sources disagree two or more sources give different figures; both are shownNot verified not published on the pages we read, or only in a secondary source
Key facts
| Location & counties | Fishlake National Forest; Supervisor's Office 115 East 900 North, Richfield, (435) 896-9233. Individual counties not listed on the pages we read. [1]Not verified |
|---|---|
| Managing agency | USFS Fishlake National Forest. [2] |
| Total miles | About 2,700 miles of motorized trails and roads on the forest (one Fishlake page says nearly 3,000: conflicting). Per-system mileage for Gooseberry and Parker Mountain is not given on the pages we read. [2]Sources disagree |
| Loops & main segments | The forest names the Paiute ATV Trail, Gooseberry (with its own Gooseberry & Great Western Trail map), Parker Mountain, and parts of the Great Western Trail. [2] |
| Trailheads & access towns | Betenson Flat trailhead 9,710 ft. OHV-friendly camping: Birch Creek, City Creek, Adelaide, Oak Creek, Paiute, Elkhorn, Rosebud and Gooseberry campgrounds. [2] |
| Elevation | Betenson Flat 9,710 ft; other elevations not published on the page. [2]Not verified |
| Season | Not published on the page. [2]Not verified |
| Width limits | OHV trails are limited to 50" and 60" trails; machines wider than 60" stay on "Open to All" roads. Quads (typically 50" or less) fit the 50" trails. No accessory should protrude wider than the trail width. [2] |
| Vehicle restrictions | Designated routes only; open areas: Sawdust Pits / Flat Canyon (about 690 acres) and Velvet Ridge (about 189 acres). [2] |
| Permits & registration | Utah-registered machines follow the Utah DMV OHV registration rules; machines from other states need a Utah non-resident OHV permit ($35 per machine, valid 12 months). Every operator needs the Utah OHV education certificate (adult course is free and online; youth under 18 need a youth certificate). Details in the Utah rules summary. [3, 4, 5] |
| Fuel & lodging towns | See the Paiute page; campgrounds listed above. Fishlake enforces a 16-day camping limit (move at least 5 road miles). [1] |
| Difficulty | Not published. [2]Not verified |
Highlights
- One of the largest motorized networks in the state, linked to the Paiute and the Great Western Trail. [2]
Hazards
- Do not let accessories (bags, plows) extend wider than the trail width the machine is allowed on. [2]
Maps and official pages
Always download the current MVUM or agency map; the Utah OHV maps page lists statewide map sources. Utah rules summary: Utah OHV rules. We did not build a route map: we have no sourced trail coordinates.
Machines and loads
Same guidance as the Paiute page.
| Class in our database | Models | Front rack rating (lb) | Rear rack rating (lb) | Towing rating (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (<500cc) | 9 | 66-90 lb | 133-180 lb | 802-1350 lb |
| Mid (500-649cc) | 15 | 75-121 lb | 100-242 lb | 661-1830 lb |
| Mid-large (650-899cc) | 14 | 88-120 lb | 176-240 lb | 848-1830 lb |
| Big bore (900cc+) | 10 | 120-200 lb | 240-300 lb | 1500-1830 lb |
| 2-up touring | 23 | 44-121 lb | 77-242 lb | 772-1830 lb |
Ranges across the models in our database for each class; blank cells in a source are skipped, and some front ratings are not published. Your own machine's rating is on its model page and in the owner's manual and is the number that counts.
See the model database and how to choose. Our database lists overall width where we could find it (see the Width column; blank means unknown). A quad of 50 in or less fits the 50-inch trails. Check your owner's manual against the width limits above, and remember that wide tires, spacers and cargo count toward width.
Gear for this trip
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- Multi-day trail-ride loadout (Paiute-style)
- Overnight ATV camp loadout
- Trailside recovery and repairs
- Utah dispersed camping rules
- Recovery checklist, camping checklist, safety checklist
- Recovery gear roundup, satellite messengers & GPS
What we could not verify
- Gooseberry and Parker Mountain mileage.
- Season dates.
- Difficulty.
Sources
- Fishlake National Forest: Camping & cabins
- Fishlake National Forest: OHV page (updated Mar 9, 2026)
- Utah Outdoor Recreation: Off-highway vehicles (program home)
- Utah Outdoor Recreation: Non-resident OHV permits
- Utah Outdoor Recreation: OHV laws & rules
Last verified Oct 27, 2026 (America/Denver). Structured data: trails.json, trails.csv.
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