The 70 ft. X 70 ft. pole barn at the North Fork Park Equestrian Facility. (click to enlarge)

Open House Slated for Back Country Horsemen September 19
13 September 2026

Back Country Horsemen – Wasatch Front Chapter is on the final push to complete the newly constructed Equestrian Facility at North Fork Park.  The building has been constructed, road base is being delivered and spread by Butter’ Construction, Brazzen Livestock Panels have arrived and are awaiting the delivery of the gates, and the water line to the shelter is currently being laid.
All this activity will prepare us for our Open House on Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at North Fork Park, “B” Loop (Corrals Area) in Liberty, Utah. 

Back Country Horsemen is using this opportunity to thank everyone who has made this project possible.  Weber County Parks and Recreation Director, Brad Cragun, graciously supported and encouraged this equestrian improvement for North Fork Park.  The shelter, a 70 ft. X 70 ft. pole barn, will provide much needed shade for the corrals at the park and will help to eliminate erosion from the winter snow melt.  And finally, Trails Foundation of Northern Utah (TFNU) will modify trail heads in proximity of the facility creating safe access for all park users.

Please join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 to celebrate this equestrian upgrade to North Fork Park. 

About Back Country Horsemen of Utah

The purpose of  Back Country Horsemen of Utah is to perpetuate common sense use and enjoyment of horses in the back country and wilderness areas; to work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use; to assist the various government and private agencies in maintenance and management of this resource; and to educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise and sustainable use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public that is commensurate with our heritage.
 
To that end, we donate many hours each year to clearing existing trails of overgrowth, deadfall, and debris; mapping trails; and maintaining trails and trailheads.  At the request of the Forest Service, BCHU-WF is actively clearing, marking, and tromping in multiple trails in the Monte Cristo area. 
 
We enjoy riding the trails and seeing others use the trails, knowing we had a hand in keeping them open and maintained for all to enjoy.  We also enjoy partnering with other user groups such as USFS, Weber County Sheriff's Posse, and Trails Foundation of Northern Utah (TFNU) to accomplish bigger projects.
 
Our parent organization, Back Country Horsemen of America, was founded in 1973 in Montana, by a group of concerned horsemen.  BCHA currently has active chapters in 32 states with over 13,000 members nationwide.  We are looking forward to a great year of service and riding!