Koosharem to Salina
The riding time from Koosharem to Salina is about three
and a quarter hours. Intermediate times for this portion of the
trail are as follows:
Approximate Section Time
· Koosharem to Rex Reservoir -------------------- 1.75
hrs
· Rex Reservoir to Soldier Canyon Junction --- 0.75 hr
· Soldier Canyon Junction to Salina --------------- 0.75
hr
The Koosharem to Salina segment is the low elevation
leg of the Paiute ATV Trail. With the highest elevation about
7,650 feet. Starting out at about 6,950 feet at Koosharem the
trail rises to nearly 7,200 feet on the rid north of
Burrville. Plateau Valley is at about 7,000 feet. Then the
trail rises to 7,640 feet at Coonah Bench before descending to
7,220 feet at Rex Reservoir. The divide between Rex Reservoir
and Soldier Canyon is at 7,650 feet then the trail descends to
6,500 feet where it joins Soldier Canyon and finally reaches
Salina at 5,160 feet.
This leg of the Paiute ATV Trail is great for spring and
riding, when the weather is cool and access to the high country
might be closed by snow. The relatively low elevations make this
leg warm in summer. Koosharem and Rex Reservoirs provide fishing
opportunities along the way.
From Koosharem to Burrville the trail runs along farm roads
between alfalfa fields. After crossing Otter Creek part of the
Sevier River system, it runs along the foothill of the Praetor
Slopes, providing a view of Grass Valley below.
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