BULL CREEK PASS
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LOCATION
20 miles south of Hanksville. Bull Creek Pass circles west of the UT 95 and UT 276.
TRAIL TYPE
Bull Creek Pass is a SELF-GUIDED auto tour. There are hiking trails along the road. The lower parts of the pass are open all year.
DISTANCE
The loop is 68 miles long. The pass could take anywhere from 6-8 hours, depending on how often and for how long you stop.
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE – This varies depending on the weather. Make sure you are aware of previous and upcoming weather conditions.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Bull Creek Pass takes you up and through the Henry Mountains. Even though the road can me small in parts, make sure you stay on the designated path so you do not destroy the wildlife.
TRAIL COORDINATES / POINTS OF INTEREST
GPS | Latitude | Longitude | |
Sandy Creek Staging Area | N 38d6’18” W 111d03’22” | 38.105 | -111.056111 |
McMillian Springs Campground | N 38d4’19” W 110d50’53” | 38.071944 | -110.848056 |
BLM Ranger Station | N 38d4’12” W 110d50’24” | 38.07 | -110.84 |
Mt Ellen Trailhead | N 38d5’09” W 110d48’09” | 38.085833 | -110.8025 |
Old Miners Cabin | N 38d4’47” W 110d40’25” | 38.079722 | -110.673611 |
Old Miners Shack | N 38d4’43” W 110d39’44” | 38.078611 | -110.662222 |
Little Egypt Staging Area | N 38d5’49” W 110d37’23” | 38.096944 | -110.623056 |
Crescent Creek Junction | N 38d4’25” W 110d45’39” | 38.073611 | -110.760833 |
Bull Creek Pass / Lonesome Beaver Junc | N 38d5’42” W 110d46’43” | 38.095 | -110.778611 |
Mt Ellen Summit Monument | N 38d6’17” W 110d48’35” | 38.104722 | -110.809722 |
Lonesome Beaver Campground | N 38d6’52” W 110d46’22” | 38.114444 | -110.772778 |
EQUIPMENT
This loop was designed for 4WD vehicles only. Some part are more easily accessed with smaller vehicles.
ENVIRONMENT
The trail can be washed out after a heavy rain. The higher parts of the pass are closed from November to June.
SAFETY
If you run into problems, help may not be able to arrive for days so make sure you are prepared with enough food, water and clothing.
TRAIL TIP
Make sure someone knows your plans just in case you run into trouble. They will know to send help if you do not return in an expected amount of time.
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Take in the Views
Southern Utah’s Henry Mountian Range was the last of the contiental United States’ mountains to be explored..
The Bull Creek Pass takes you to the top of the Henry Mountians where you can see the very views that define southern Utah.
Get a Closer Look
Do it at Your Own Pace
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