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Cricket Mountains One Day Ride

Hinckley, Utah · Millard County · Facility

The Cricket Mountains provide approximately 129 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. Trailheads are located at Johnson Pass, Little Sage Valley, Cedar Pass and Headlight Canyon.

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About Cricket Mountains One Day Ride

The Cricket Mountains provide approximately 129 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. Trailheads are located at Johnson Pass, Little Sage Valley, Cedar Pass and Headlight Canyon.

How to Get There

South on I-15 to Nephi, southwest on SR 132 to Lynndl, southwest on US 6 to Delta, west on US 50/6 for approximately 6 miles to the turnoff to SR 257 and 16 miles south to approximately milepost 53 (just south of the Clear Lake exit) The trail system can be accessed from four trailheads. A) Johnson Pass Trailhead: Exit SR 257 near milepost 53 and travel west and southwest approximately 9.7 miles to the trailhead. B) Little Sage Valley Trailhead: Exit SR 257 near milepost 39 and travel west approximately 6.6 miles to the trailhead. C) Cedar Pass Trailhead: Exit SR 257 near milepost 28 and travel west approximately 1.9 miles to the trailhead. D) Headlight Canyon Trailhead: Exit SR 257 near milepost 23 and travel west and northwest approximately 2.4 miles to the trailhead.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Cricket Mountains One Day Ride

Heading to Cricket Mountains One Day Ride? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Cricket Mountains One Day Ride?

No central reservation system listed for Cricket Mountains One Day Ride. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/256996) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Cricket Mountains One Day Ride?

South on I-15 to Nephi, southwest on SR 132 to Lynndl, southwest on US 6 to Delta, west on US 50/6 for approximately 6 miles to the turnoff to SR 257 and 16 miles south to approximately milepost 53 (just south of the Clear Lake exit) The trail system can be accessed from four trailheads. A) Johnson Pass Trailhead: Exit SR 257 near milepost 53 and travel west and southwest approximately 9.7 miles t…

How do I contact Cricket Mountains One Day Ride?

You can reach the park at phone: (435) 743-3100 or email: utfmmail@blm.gov.