1.
Paiute ATV Trail
The Paiute ATV Trail is a 272 mile-long loop course that
crosses mountain ranges, rugged canyons and deserts. Riders
can enter the trail from any point; there is no beginning or
end. Mountain bikers are also welcome. Circleville, Marysvale
and other towns along the trail allow ATVs on designated
streets so riders can go directly from the dirt trail to
motels, restaurants, grocery stores and service stations.
Otter Creek and Piute State Parks are easily accessible from
the trail. For more information on other ATV riding areas
in Utah see www.ATVUtah.com
2.
Wildlife Viewing
Herds of elk, deer and antelope, coyotes, eagles, wild
turkeys, and a world of small animals and birds make their
homes in the mountains and meadows of Piute County. Mountain
goats are sometimes seen in the Tushar Mountains.
3.
Fishing
Mountain lakes and streams in the Fishlake National Forest
are stocked with rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.
4. Bryce
Canyon
The colorful hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park are just
a 45 minute drive from Piute County. Hiking, sightseeing,
trail rides and photography, as well as cross country skiing
and snowshoeing in the winter are popular activities.
5. Buffalo
Domestic buffalo can usually be seen along Highway 89
between Junction and Circleville.
6. Water Sports
Piute Lake and Otter
Creek State Parks offer water sports, boating and fishing
in the summer, and ice fishing in the winter. In warm weather,
river rafting is available on the Sevier River north of
Marysvale.
7. Otter
Creek and Piute Lake
State Parks
The magic waters of Otter Creek Reservoir produce some of
Utah's largest rainbow, German brown, and cutthroat trout.
Boat rentals are available and shoreline fishing is also
excellent. It is open all year and winter ice fishing is
popular. Piute Lake, located north of Junction, also has
excellent fishing.
8. Snowmobiling
The surrounding Fishlake National Forest and the towering
Tushar Mountains are perfect for snowmobiling and cross
country skiing in the winter.
9. Horseback
Riding & Rodeos
A great way to explore the mountains and forests is on
horseback. Junction hosts a weekly jackpot roping event during
the summer. Marysvale, home of Cottonwood Downs, has horse
races in May, and the Worlds Greatest Little Rodeo in July.
10. Boating
Boating in Piute Lake
and Otter Creek
Reservoir is a relaxing way to spend the day.
12. Fall Colors
In the autumn, the surrounding forests are ablaze with
brilliant golden aspens and deep green pines and spruce. A
drive up one of the canyons is a refreshing experience.
13. Mountain Recreation
Breathtaking mountains, cool forests, refreshing streams,
and cascading waterfalls like Bullion Falls are just short
drives from US 89 and the towns in Piute County. Mountain
biking, hiking, camping, picnicking, rock hounding and
photography are popular summer activities.
14.
Piute County Courthouse
Located in Junction, the historic building was built in
1903 and used as the Piute County Courthouse until 1997.
15.
Butch Cassidy Childhood Home
The notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy grew up on a ranch south
of Circleville. The old homestead is located along Hwy
89.
16.
The Silver King Mine
This old gold mine is in the Gold Mountain Mining District
which is part of the Tushar Range on the Fishlake National
Forest. People have been searching for gold and silver in
their gulches and canyons from at least the 1860's.
17.
Bullion Canyon of Gold Driving Tour
Since the earliest days of human civilization gold has
enticed the souls of most mortal men. Come take a
virtual tour of Utah's "Canyon of Gold".
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