Description
The paved Candy Mountain Express Bike Trail follows part of the route of the former Marysvale Line of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, which was decommissioned in 1976. The trail affords splendid canyon scenery, with colorful rock formations and views of the Sevier River. You will see old mining and railroad sights along the way, and maybe even some deer or wild turkeys.
From Sevier Junction south, the trail crosses Clear Creek and the Sevier River, entering the canyon. Here it passes by the 200-foot-long Eagle Rock tunnel, built in 1896. Historical markers tell of the railroad's history. South of the tunnel the trail winds along the river through the canyon and ends at around 7 miles, where you can cross the river to Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort. Here you'll find lodging, refreshments and restrooms.
North and east of the Sevier Junction trailhead, the Rock Candy Mountain Bike Trail passes through farm country and parallels the east side of SR 258 (Sevier Hwy) to Joseph. Here the trail crosses to the west side and continues to Elsinore ending at just over 9 miles. This section has short, steep grades and almost no shade but you can buy food and drink in Joseph and Elsinore.
The trail will one day be 20 miles.
Parking and Trail Access
Parking is available at Sevier Junction (0.7 mile south off Exit 23 from I-70) and in Joseph and Elsinore. Trail users who are not guests of the Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort ask before using their parking facilities.
TRAILBEAR IN THE CANDY SHOP – The Big Rock Candy Mountain Trail
By
toolbear
in
October, 2011
This is an interesting part of Utah. The Sevier River is the longest river in the state that stays in the state. It waters a series of farming/ranching communities the length of the valley. This is McDonaldLess Land. You will not see much in the standard ...
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UPDATE - New trailhead in the works
By
trailbear
in
May, 2011
Wish I had known about this trail when last I headed down I-70 to St. George. Looks interesting. This is Just Up the Road A Piece from Bryce and the bike trails at Red Canyon. If I get out to Utah Trikes to buy a new trike, I need to stop in for a ride.
This ...
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Scenic Trail
By
twirlymaker
in
May, 2011
Discovered this trail on trip to Park City. Some of the best scenery on any 6 miles of trail I have found. Grainy asphalt surface in fine condition. Well worth a stop to ride. Did not have time to pedal the 9.2 miles of non-rail trail north from the Trailhead. ...
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