mtnbiker62
05-12-2006, 09:07 AM
Hi all. I had some spare time last night, so I loaded the big bike in the Fatmobile and we headed to Logan for some more early season goodness. I needed a quick ride before dark, and the Deer Fence was just the ticket. The Deer Fence is really part of the Bonneville Shoreline trail, and it is so signed, but we were riding it and calling it the Deer Fence long before there was a Bonneville Shoreline trail. This is the southern section of the Deer Fence/Bonneville Shoreline.
This is another fairly easy trail, with not much technical difficulty. There are a couple of downhills with loose rock/gravel, though, so keep your wits about you. The aerobic difficulty is a little tougher than the River trail, for example, because it goes up and down. This time of year is the perfect time to ride this trail; it is green and packed down well. Later in the year it gets pretty dusty/loose. Motorcycles/4 wheelers are also allowed on portions of this trail, so be aware of their presence. The trail extends approximately 2.5 miles south to Providence Canyon. It is possible to continue south for quite a few more miles, but the trail isn't as much fun...we'll leave it at that.
To get to the Deer Fence trailhead, follow Center Street east until it turns into Mountain Road, then follow Mountain Road all the way to the top. Be aware that Mountain Road makes a 90 degree turn on top of the hill; if you go straight it turns into Cliffside Drive. The Dry Canyon trailhead/parking area is at the end of the paved road. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge for the Deer Fence trail.
So I present to you, the Deer Fence.
This is another fairly easy trail, with not much technical difficulty. There are a couple of downhills with loose rock/gravel, though, so keep your wits about you. The aerobic difficulty is a little tougher than the River trail, for example, because it goes up and down. This time of year is the perfect time to ride this trail; it is green and packed down well. Later in the year it gets pretty dusty/loose. Motorcycles/4 wheelers are also allowed on portions of this trail, so be aware of their presence. The trail extends approximately 2.5 miles south to Providence Canyon. It is possible to continue south for quite a few more miles, but the trail isn't as much fun...we'll leave it at that.
To get to the Deer Fence trailhead, follow Center Street east until it turns into Mountain Road, then follow Mountain Road all the way to the top. Be aware that Mountain Road makes a 90 degree turn on top of the hill; if you go straight it turns into Cliffside Drive. The Dry Canyon trailhead/parking area is at the end of the paved road. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge for the Deer Fence trail.
So I present to you, the Deer Fence.