Utah · Hiking

Behunin Creek Trail

7.8 mi
round trip
1,515 ft
climb
10,649 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

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Behunin Creek Trail is a hard hike of about 7.8 miles in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 1,515 feet, starting at roughly 9,123 feet and reaching about 10,649 feet at the high point. The trail has a natural surface, and bikes are allowed. That makes it a practical choice for riders as well as hikers. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Meeks Lake and Pleasant Creek Trail are each about 1.4 miles away, and Terrace Trail is about 1.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground is about 2.6 miles away.

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