Bear Flat Trail
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 948 ft
- climb
- 10,132 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Bear Flat Trail open right now?
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
As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Bear Flat Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. The trail rises from about 9,268 feet to about 10,132 feet, a climb of roughly 950 feet, and is rated moderate. The trail's natural surface allows for biking, so it works for both hikers and riders. It is an all-season route, open year-round. Several other trails sit close by. Terrace Trail and Pleasant Creek Trail are each about 0.2 miles away, and Meeks Lake is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground lies about 1.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground14 mi away
- Escalante Outfitters26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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