Brindley Dairy (FS# 40160)

Trail Overview

In an area where the majority of the featured trails are 50", we're seeking out and highlighting full-width trails for those of us bigger than 50". The Brindley Dairy Trail connects Paiute ATV Trail Dry Creek Monroe Mountains Loop (50") with the Koosharem Pasture Road/Guard Station. The Brindleys grazed their dairy cows up here in the 1890s when cattle herds took over the grazing in the valley around Greenwich. Moving south to north on this trail, you go up to 9955 feet in elevation, and the views are simply stunning both of the vast meadows and trees on top, the mountains in the distance, and the valley down below. There is evidence of a fire in this area, probably sometime in the last 10-20 years. There is a lot of downed timber, but the new aspens and pines are fairly well-established. There is some evidence that the Forest Service is piling up the dead trees and burning them in some locations, but there is still a LOT to do. It's encouraging to see the Forest Service personnel in Utah being active to clean the forest up and help prevent forest fires. Wish more states would do the same. In February of 2023, Utah began enforcement of a new law, which requires an online education course for all off-roaders. The free course is available online. Google "Utah OHV Education Course," and the free test will pop up. It's an easy test that will only take 15-30 minutes, and it's required for all off-roaders, Jeeps, SXSs, dirt bikes, and ATVs. Kids under the age of 18 will have to take the Youth Education Test at the same site. After completing the test, print out the certificate to carry with you which shows you completed the course. We have taken it, and it's really no big deal. Good reminders about trail etiquette and trail preservation.

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Difficulty

In mid-June, the trail was mostly dry and easy. Earlier in the spring or after a heavy rain, it will be muddy, there may be areas of erosion.

History

George and Jane Brindley, and their many children, settled in Greenwich in the 1880s. They raised dairy cows and sold milk to their neighbors. When beef cattle found excellent feed in the Greenwich area, the Brindleys moved their dairy cows up to this area of the National Forest to graze in the summertime. The Brindley Dairy was in operation from 1891-1894.

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