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The Casto Canyon has a two-track ATV trail That winds up and through pink hoodoo formations very similar to the famous Bryce Canyon scenery. We enjoy riding up this trail and connecting to the limekiln canyon road. One then can come down limekiln canyon and loop around to the beginning trailhead of Casto Canyon.
The first 3 or 4 miles winds up casto canyon wash among red rock hoodoos, Pinion, Cedar, and Ponderosa Pine stands. There are many spring and summer wildflowers in this section of the trail. The trail narrows and winds over a clay/shale hill that could be slippery in a rainstorm. On top of the plateau, there is a dead end trail to the left that goes out onto Casto bluff overlook. This over-looks Panquitch and Sevier valley. From here, one can either follow the same Casto Canyon trail back to the trail head or continue on and take the next canyon to the left back down. This canyon is called Lime Kiln Canyon. The top of Lime Kiln Canyon has an extensive stand of Bristlecone Pines. This species is claimed to be capable of living 4000 years and be the oldest living thing on the earth. One can then stay left and find the way back to the Casto Canyon Trailhead. This loop is good for a half day if you stop and take in the scenery along the way.
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The trail head has a protective gate that only keeps anything wider than an ATV from proceeding. |
“Summer is a good time for Wildflowers on the Casto Trail” |
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Casto Canyon Trail Loop |
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Property and business managed by Bullion Creekside Retreat, LLC. Copyright, All right reserved, 2006 –2025 Bryan and Ana Maria Burrell, owners
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To contact us to rent a scenic family cabin or RV Lot near the Paiute Trail and Marysvale Utah:
Bullion Creekside Retreat, LLC. PO Box 314, 3305 Bullion Canyon Rd., Marysvale, UT 84750
Availability or Reservations: 435-896-7922
If no answer call Ana’s cell: 801 254 1740
or E-mail: blburrell @ hotmail.com (please include your telephone number)
Go to Cabin Rate and Reservation Page
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Recap of advantages of renting a cabin at Bullion Creekside Retreat …
-> Large, newer cabin new quality furniture, western décor and all the amenities on 8 private acres. No crowds to deal with at this retreat.
-> Private and secluded away from town up the canyon yet conveniently close to get supplies or eat out. It is situated in a beautiful mid-elevation riparian habitat of ponderosa pines, cottonwoods and meadows with fantastic open views of the mountains to East and the West. The Fish Lake National Forest is nearby.
-> Many wild animals right around the cabin including chipmunks, squirrels, hummingbirds, native songbirds, trout, mule deer, wild turkeys, and feral peacocks.
-> Beautiful wildflower rock gardens.
-> Complete playground with tether-ball, foosball, horseshoes, beautiful creek, meadows, and secluded meadows. Kids can ride bicycles on our private loop road without worry.
-> You can hear the creek from the window and there is no highway noise
-> It is only a few yards from the Bullion Creekside Retreat gate to the main trail to Bullion Canyon Falls and direct access to the Paiute ATV Trail and all its spur trails that you can ride to without trailering. In 4 minutes on your ATV you can be in the prime riding trails west of Marysvale in Bullion Canyon of Gold.
-> The outdoor eating area large enough to congregate your friends for a barbeque, etc.
-> Two large view decks with afternoon and morning shade. Tremendous views of the Tushars to the West and Monroe Mountains to the East.
-> Knowledgeable, friendly outdoors-loving hosts that live on-site that regularly ride all the trails in the area who will treat you like visiting friends. We can advise on all your outdoor activities, including trail knowledge and fishing.
-> Internet access available via wireless network or via our computer in our office.
-> Free equipment to loan for local excursions. This includes day packs, full-size backpacks, fishing poles, and snowshoes.
-> Two TVs and a DVD player is available for loan in the cabin
-> Many locations around the valley have poor or no cell phone reception, however most cell phones get 2 or 3 bars from our cabin deck .
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- Bullion Creekside Retreat rated "excellent" by 4 travelers
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Our GPS coordinates are: 38° 25.920'N ,112° 16.071'W |
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Note from guest Stephanie Caine and party from Texas: First of all we want to thank you for your hospitality. Your place is beautiful and both of you are wonderful people. We came to Utah for the first time this year and will definitely be back—to stay with you. Excellent accommodations and wonderful recommendations for trail riding. We ride every year in Colorado and we were all challenged this trip on the Paiute Trail. We all smile the whole way. I am an internet junkie and will give you an awesome review on Trip Advisor. Great meeting you both ! Keep up the good work ! Your place is awesome ! Thank you again from San Angelo, Texas. |
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