Schoolhouse Springs Trail
Alpine, Utah
| Address: | Aspen Dr, Alpine, UT 84004, USA |
| GPS: |
40°28'56.4"N 111°45'34.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.7 mi |
Lakes Trails Rocks Bicycles State Park
Hike and Mountain Bike
Schoolhouse Springs trail has an elevation trail at 5,300 ft. It's located at the end of the town of Alpine. It features a lake and there's a number of activities including horse-back riding and is best used between May and October.
More Information
Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Alpine, Utah
- Head east on W Center St toward S Main St (49 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto 200 N (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Grove Dr (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Oakridge Dr (0.3 mi)
1. Take the Alpine/Highland Exit and turn onto UT-92 heading east.
2. Take a left at 5300 West (Alpine Highway).
3. The name will change to Main Street.
4. Take a right on Pioneer Road (600 North) and merge with Grove Drive.
5. Grove Drive makes a sharp, 90 degree turn to the right following which you'll turn left onto Alpine Cove Drive.
6. Finally, turn left onto Aspen Drive which ends at a locked and gated rough dirt road, park there. Parking is very limited. Courtesy of summitpost.org
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