Dugout Ranch parking area for start of Beef Basin Loop has a
large parking area and a restroom. They is also camping
about 100yrds down the road just across Indian Creek.
The first few miles of the follows the Cottonwood Canyon Road,
the road is scenic but use caution as there are many ruts in the
road.
After about 5 miles the trail starts to climb along the edge of
Bridger Jack Mesa.
Cottonwood Canyon Road is open both ATV and Dirtbike use
Salt Creek Canyon Overlook. At one time you could take a
street legal Jeep or Dirt bike to up Salt Creek Canyon to Angle
Arch but not any more.
Abajo Mountains as seen the part of the Salt Creek Canyon
Overlook. There are many trails in this part of the
Manti-La Sal National Forest that are best accessed from
Monticello Utah
Salt Creek Canyon Overlook. From the overlook you are directly above
the "Big Pocket if you have binoculars with you should be able
to spot some of the many cliff dwelling in the area..
Salt Creek Canyon Overlook. Also if you take the time and know were
to look you can see several large arches from the overlook.
Salt Creek Canyon Overlook.
Lavender Canyon Overlook. If you follow the overlook trail clockwise
you will eventually come Lavender Canyon.
Lavender Canyon Overlook. If you want to explore Lavender
Canyon you can but your dirt bike has to be street legal
also you must go to the Needles District visitor center to get a
pass.