A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway
Photo: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 3.9 mi
- round trip
- 694 ft
- climb
- 9,586 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.
PST 66 Rock Canyon Trail Temporarily Closed
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
TERMINATION OF STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · Order 0408-26-10 · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
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A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway is a moderate hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that covers about 7.9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 694 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 8,891 feet and climbs to a high of about 9,586 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the hike is a straightforward, moderate outing that fits easily into a day on the forest's trails. It pairs well with other routes in the area, and the byway's name suggests it is a scenic drive as well as a walk. Indian Trail Bench lies about 0.6 miles away, and High Ranger Trail is about 1.1 miles off. Bowns Stock Drive is about 1.6 miles away. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground is about 3.2 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground19 mi away
- Escalante Outfitters24 mi away
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