Utah · Hiking · Near Mount Pleasant

Castle Valley Ridge

16.1 mi
round trip
2,195 ft
climb
9,848 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Castle Valley Ridge open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Manti-La Sal National Forest.

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

Castle Valley Ridge is a hard hike in Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, within the Price Ranger District. It is a long, steep out-and-back route of about 16 miles, with an elevation gain of about 2,200 feet, starting at a low point of roughly 8,350 feet and climbing to a high point of about 9,850 feet. The trail is natural-surface and open to both horses and bikes, making it a versatile route for riders and pack animals. The Forest Service manages the land. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation run to highs in the low 70s in July and August, while winter highs sit in the 30s with lows near 12 to 14 degrees. The open season runs from June 1 to October 15. Several other routes lie close by. The Second Water Spur and Sawmill Canyon Trail are each within about a mile and a half. The Chute Group Campground is about 3.6 miles away for an overnight stay, and Bridges Campground is about 3.7 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    South Hughes Group Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jose's Cafe

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Fairview Museum of History and Art

    Museum

    Museum · 16 mi from Mount Pleasant

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Castle Valley Ridge

    Best months: June–September. 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

      30° / 13°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 14°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      44° / 24°

      10 wet

    5. May

      54° / 33°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 41°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 48°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 46°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 39°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 19°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      30° / 12°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Scofield-Skyline Mine, UT, 6.8 mi away at 8,697 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.