2023 Map of Rilda Canyon

About this map

East Mtn and Trail Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where a complex system of ridges and canyons defines the drainage patterns of the Colorado River Basin. The topography is split by the Sanpete and Emery county line, following the crest of Bold Ridge. A network of historic pack trails, such as the Horse Canyon Trl and the Rilda-Right Fork Trl, provides a detailed look at how these remote canyons were navigated before modern infrastructure. From the broad expanse of Scad Valley in the northwest to the deep incisions of Crandall Canyon and Rilda Canyon in the east, the map reveals a rugged geography shaped by Huntington Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The presence of features like Grange Hole and Wild Cattle Ridge suggests a legacy of high-country grazing and seasonal land use in this part of the Wasatch Plateau.