Book cliffsdesolation canyon region southern utah wilderness. Hill creek is covered by the big pack mountain nw, ut us topo map quadrant. Maintenance of this data layer is performed by a cooperative federal and state effort between the bureau of land. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. If you look at maps, a dirt road snakes its way up from the highway to within 12 mile or so of the summit of mount elliot. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Book cliffs topo map, emery county ut cliff area topozone. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer avenza maps. The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah.
Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. Book cliffs loop saturday, december 16, 2017 since there really hasnt been any snow to speak of in the area so far this year, i thought it would be a good time to go for a drive up into the book cliffs just over the state line in utah so we could visit some rock art sites that i havent been to in a while and that diane hadnt seen before. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states.
Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. On tuesday i decided to try driving from i70 north through the book cliffs to state highway 40, which crosses utah from salt lake city to vernal. Utah hunt unit book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. The latitude and longitude coordinates of book cliffs are 39. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer get this map description.
Top of the castlegate sandstone, sagers canyon, book cliffs, eastern utah. Book cliffs is a mountain in utah and has an elevation of 5220 feet. Along the utah colorado state border sits a mountain range resembling a shelf of books. The primary coordinates for book cliffs places it within the ut 84525 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, wild rivers, and blm lands. In the remote eastern part of the state, the 2000foot cliffs will astound you when you first see them. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. Baryte and calcite found in concretions ranging from a half an inch to over 6 feet with some concretions in a linear configuration, up to the size of a sedansaloon. Book cliffs physical feature range in emery county. Event participants must park in the saddlehorn picnic parking lot. For about 200 miles this escarpment extends from where the colorado river descends south through debeque to price canyon near price, utah. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map.
This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the horses are readily seen. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. The selected hunt map boundary is layered with both blm and forest. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Sego canyon is narrow, isolated, and undeveloped, accessible only by an unimproved dirt road. This mountain range is largely composed of sedimentary materials. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. Book cliffs bull elk hunts horseback riding vacations, utah. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d.
The selected hunt map boundary is layered with both blm and forest service shading. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres. Book cliffs is in the ranges category for emery county in the state of utah. Although remote, youll find a trip to the cliffs will provide a wide array of outdoor activities. Leader arrives a few days early for pretrip safety reconnaissance of all field stops and roadstracks. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d hillshade topography, topographic lines, public land ownership boundaries, roads, creeks, streams, rivers, and key terrain features. Book cliffs loop is a offhighway drives adventure located in or near green river, ut. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for book cliffs. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided book cliffs hunt is for you.
Though tantalizingly close to the highway, reaching the peak is a bit of an adventure. The book cliffsdesolation canyon wilderness is a merging of three different worlds. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Book cliffs deer limited book cliffs, north deer limited nine mile deer limited species.
Little book cliffs wilderness study area has 17 trails in the vicinity, including 16 hiking trails, for trail running and 14 for other activities. View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer map the. The peak is a high point on book cliffs near the ghost town of woodside. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres.
Maintenance of this data layer is performed by a cooperative federal and state effort between the bureau of land management blm and the state of utah school and institutional. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. With so much of utah designated as public land administered for recreational use, and hundreds of miles of backcountry trails, great fourwheel drive or atv terrain is never far away.
The wind would do strange things, a lot of doesfawnssmall bucks to work around, thick brush in some places, no cover in others, dry crunchy conditions, and hunting pressure. Bison herd unit management plan book cliffs, bitter creek and. Book cliffs loop, located near green river, utah is a 76. Comprehensive safety discussion kicks off the trip on day 1, followed by. Book cliffs recreation area bureau of land management. Just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the little book cliffs wild horse area encompasses more than 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Utah hunt unit book cliffs deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. The biggest surprise was that according to all our maps, fifty miles of seep ridge road heading north to ouray, utah, was as rough and remote as the book cliffs ridge road.
Anyone who is interested in visiting book cliffs can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Archery elk and mule deer hunting season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. From grand junction take i70 east to the cameo exit. The name of the range comes from the cliffs of cretaceous sandstones which cap many south facing buttes that appear similar to a shelf of books.
It includes the lower elevations of the east tavaputs plateau just north of interstate 70. See the free topo map of book cliffs a range in emery county utah on the cliff usgs quad map. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. I am in idaho and wont have time to scout, but i do have 2 full weeks to hunt. The book cliffs are one of the most recognizable landforms in western colorado and eastern utah. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. Along the utahcolorado state border sits a mountain range resembling a shelf of books. Maps purchased here can only be viewed in the avenza maps app on ios and android. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffs bitter creek south, bear, bull elk get this map description. Best trails in little book cliffs wilderness study area.
The primary coordinates for book cliffs places it within the ut 84525 zip code delivery area. A gate was constructed by the utes in the mid80s and the completion of the proposed transportation corridor would require the construction of at least ten miles of new road, through some of the most rugged terrain in the american west. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah. The longest trail in little book cliffs wilderness study area is ute a wellknown trail measuring 11. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. In many areas of the state fourwheel drive and allterrain vehicle atv rentals are available. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Best trails in book cliffs recreation area utah alltrails. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states. Utah trophy bulls, bulls, bear, book cliffs mountains. Aug 03, 2014 sego canyon is narrow, isolated, and undeveloped, accessible only by an unimproved dirt road. Check out the public land access and historical weather. The biggest problem i had was that my 50 page utah map marked nonpaved roads with dashes and the dashes, as they intersected at odd angles, made the map s roads tough to read.
Landownership feature class depicts land ownership status and areas of responsibility for the state of utah surface lands at a scale of 1. The area is specifically designated for wild horses, so wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. Directions there are two routes to access the little bookcliffs wsa. Book cliffs is displayed on the cliff usgs quad topo map. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. I have always known of the book cliff as i spent the first 30 years of my life in utah, yet have never hunted the books. However, after driving on seep ridge for maybe a mile or two, the entirety of which required high clearance due to deep ruts, the road suddenly change from rough road to a. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan plateaus, ending near grand junction, colorado. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. Book cliffs is a physical feature range in emery county. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is big bulls still hang out there.
The book cliffs view shelter offers a panoramic view of wedding and monument canyons, as well as views of fruita and grand junction, the book cliffs, and the grand mesa. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the bookcliffs. The book cliffs rattlesnake unit is located in eastcentral utah in grand county. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Directions the area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. Comprehensive safety discussion kicks off the trip on day 1, followed by daily safety briefings at each field stop. Bighorn sheep unit management plan book cliffs, south. It consists of relatively dry habitat more indicative of desert bighorn habitat in the state of utah. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utah s other hunt drawings.
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