Lowder Pond Loop

The trail combines ridge line single track with a downhill ride through changing forest clusters amongst wildflower meadows and ponds. Follow the Sidney Peaks Trail to the intersection with Dark Hollow and turn right on the Lowder Ponds trail (also the Marathon Trail). Continue on Marathon Trail (there is a sharp left about 1.5 miles down) to Sidney Valley Road. Then climb Sidney Valley Road back to the Sidney Peaks Trail to loop back to the trailhead. This looping trail is moderate to strenuous with some loose rocky terrain, short climbs, and one 2.5-mile climb. Trailhead location: Head east on Brian Head Peak Road (Forest Road 47) for about two miles to the Sidney Peak Trailhead.