Bowery Creek Yankee - Level 2

Bowery Creek Yankee is a short backcountry road on the Markagunt Plateau in Iron County, southern Utah. It starts near the Bowery Creek area and climbs through open and wooded country toward Yankee Meadows Reservoir.

The road joins the reservoir road partway along and continues to the end of the reservoir. It suits a casual drive with time to stop and look around.

Trail Summary

LocationIron County, Utah
Distance5.1 miles
DifficultyLevel 2
Elevation8,145 ft to 8,983 ft with a 838 ft change
Travel Time2 hours

Difficulty

Typically suitable for high clearance 2WD

This trail is rated Level 2, which is Easy. It is typically suitable for a high clearance 2WD vehicle, and stock equipment is sufficient. Expect dirt and rocky sections with rocks, dips or ruts under 9 inches, possibly small ledges under 12 inches, and the road may be unmaintained after rain or snow. The log marks two harder spots at Level 2, one at the start (waypoint 1) and one a little farther along (waypoint 4). After the road joins Yankee Meadows Reservoir Road at waypoint 5, the driver found it very simple and easy, closer to Level 0 or 1, though the trail keeps its Level 2 rating.

Highlights

There is a camp spot near the start at waypoint 3. It is not shaded and is slightly private. It should hold two or three smaller rigs, but it is unknown whether a large trailer would fit because that road has not been driven yet. The trail ends at the far end of Yankee Meadows Reservoir.