Utah · Hiking

Blind Lake Trail

4.4 mi
round trip
503 ft
climb
10,297 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Blind Lake Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blind Lake Trail is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike on natural surface in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah. The trail climbs from about 9,794 feet to about 10,297 feet, a total gain of 503 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is open year-round. Bikes are allowed. The Great Western Trail - Utah and the Great Western Trail - Fish Creek Section both lie within about 2 miles. The Waterfall/Petroglyph Trail and Solitare Lake Trail are each about 3 miles away. For camping, Singletree is about 5.6 miles off, and Capitol Reef, a climbing area, is about 9.5 miles away.

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