Bowns Stock Drive
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 895 ft
- climb
- 10,886 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Bowns Stock Drive 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.
Bowns Stock Drive is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah. The trail is about 2.8 miles long, rising from roughly 9,987 feet to about 10,886 feet, for an elevation gain of about 895 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route stays open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so the hike works for both hikers and riders. The climb is steady, with the route gaining about 895 feet on the way up, which makes the total round trip a little under 1.4 miles. That makes it a compact outing for a short stretch of time. The High Ranger Trail and the Great Western Trail - Browns Point Section both start about 0.6 miles away, and the Admin Trail is about 0.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground sits about 2.1 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground17 mi away
- Escalante Outfitters24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 1.4 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 895 ft
- Summit
- 10,943 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1 hour
Season
Season: Year-round.
Other routes up Bowns Point
Questions about this route
How long is the Bowns Stock Drive on Bowns Point?
About 1.4 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Bowns Stock Drive?
About 895 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Bowns Stock Drive?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Bowns Stock Drive take?
About 1 hour round trip.
When is the best time for the Bowns Stock Drive?
Year-round.
How many routes go up Bowns Point?
2: Bowns Stock Drive and Great Western Trail - Browns Point Section.
Conditions and forecast on Bowns Point
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
