Utah · Hiking

Canyon Rim Winter

4.5 mi
round trip
1,745 ft
climb
7,458 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is CANYON RIM WINTER open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Ashley National Forest.

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

Canyon Rim Winter is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 9 miles long, with a total climb of about 1,750 feet, and the steepest stretch comes around mile 3.5, where the grade reaches about 10%. The trail starts at roughly 7,389 feet and reaches a high point of about 7,458 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Flaming Gorge show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 87°F and winter brings highs in the mid-30s and a few snowy days each month. Canyon Rim and the Highline Connector both start about 0.1 mile away. Skull Creek campground is about 1.8 miles off, and the Flat Head climbing area is about 4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit CANYON RIM WINTER

    Best months: May–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 13°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 15°

      4 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 24°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 30°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      67° / 38°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 45°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 52°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 52°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 43°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 32°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      46° / 22°

      4 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 13°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flaming Gorge, UT, 6 mi away at 6,244 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.