Utah · Hiking

Burr Top Trail

1.5 mi
round trip
195 ft
climb
10,554 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Burr Top Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.

  • Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

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

Burr Top Trail is a short, easy hike in the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in southern Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.46 miles long, and the round trip covers roughly 2.9 miles with a total elevation gain of about 195 feet. The route starts and ends at the same point, so it works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before exploring the surrounding area. The trail's low point sits at about 10,355 feet, and the high point reaches about 10,554 feet. The climb is gentle, making it an easy choice for anyone looking to spend a little time on foot without a long or steep ascent. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including Sweetwater Road, the Great Western Trail - Mcgath Section and the Jubilee Trail, all about 2.4 miles away. Rogers Peak Trail is about 3.2 miles off, and Cowpuncher Guard Station offers camping about 3.9 miles away.

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