Spectacular mountains, scenic open spaces, and colorful red rock country make the Dixie National Forest around Duck Creek a snowmobiling paradise. Over two hundred miles of trail exist, winding through forested mountains and opening onto delightful meadows, impressive lava flows, and vast platieaus. Whether you enjoy groomed trails or untracked isolation, the snowmibiling opportunities in Kane County are unequaled.
Located within a four hour's drive of Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Duck Creek offers a perfect basecamp for exploration. From this small hamlet in the pines, groomed trails lead to many exciting overlooks, including the geological splendor of Cedar Breaks National Monument--the result of millions of years of uplift and erosion. Deep inside its terraced bowl are stone pinnacles, columns, arches, and intricate canyons in varying shades or red, yellow, and purple feathering into a white and gray. The Monument is circled by beautiful aspen and evergreens, including the ancient bristlecone pine. Other highlights include extensive open "play area," and numerous, more adventurous ungroomed routes.
Trailheads
One will find easy access to all area snowmobile trails from Duck Creek Village. Three main trailheads also exist within a few miles of the Village and offer additional parking. (See Trailhead Map)
General Guidelines
Snowmobiles are considered off-highway vehicles (OHV's). Snowmobiles opererated or transported on public roads, trails, or lands must display a current snowmobile (OHV) registration sticker. If you are a nonresident visiting Utah for less than 14 days, you may operate your snowmobile on public lands without registering it.
Currently registered snowmobiles may be operated on public roads, trails, or lands that are signed or designated as open to snowmobile use. Please do not operate your snowmobile on private land without the owner's permission.
No one under eight years of age may opate a snowmobile on public reads, trails, or lands. Operators eight through 15 years of age must possess an OHV education certificate marked specifically for snowmobile use. Operators 16 years and older must possess a valid driver's license or and OHV education certificate for snowmobile use.
Snowmobile operators and passengers under 18 years old must wear properly fitting safety-rated helmets. It is recommended that everyone, regardless of age, wear protection.
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The general store is open from 9AM to 5PM seven days a week, and offers groceries, hardware, auto supplies, camping equipment, gifts, novelties, and firewood.
The Pizza & Suds restaurant is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11AM to around 10PM, or whenever the Monday night football game is over.
Open from 8 till 6 daily. Providing snowmobile rentals (hourly and daily) and tours (half or all day--all day includes a catered meal), repair work, and service.
The Inn, and two additional off site cabins, stays open year round, and the restaurant is open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lounge is Utah State liquor license approved, and the lobby has a big screen television. Rooms also have television. Large groups are always welcome.
Jack and Helen are glad to provide trail information and maps. Their facilities include plenty of parking and room to unload sleds.
Falcon's Nest has ten cabins available, and are able to accommodate large groups. Paul and Susan provide maps, trail information, and their property provides easy access to all trails. They also offer sleigh rides through the surrounding countryside.
Duck Quick Cage serves breakfast and lunch and is open from 9AM to 5PM during the winter months.
Inn at Cedar Mountain offers eight condo units located in a beautiful forested setting at the head of an extensive snowmobile storage space available.
Loose Wheels Service is open Monday through Saturday from 9AM to 6PM, and Sunday from 9AM to 5PM. The best place on the mountain for fueling up. They also offer snowmobile repairs, parts, accessories, and clothes. Rod and Pam know the area well, and provide trail information and maps.
Nine rooms available, with access to snowmobile trails, information, maps, and rentals (next door at Alpine Realty). Two restaurants exist adjacent to the property.
Movie Ranch Store is open year round, has snowmobile rentals available, and also supplies groceries, hardware, and videos.
Open from 10AM to 6PM daily, with rooms and suites available, as well as snowmobile rentals, tours, and breakfasts.
UDABC approved. Steak, seafood, and pasta Lunch and dinners available.