Utah · Hiking · Near Monticello

Chippean Canyon Trail (452)

8.5 mi
round trip
1,194 ft
climb
7,414 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Monticello Ranger District.

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Chippean Canyon Trail (452) is an out-and-back hike of about 8.5 miles in Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, on the Monticello Ranger District. The route rises from a low point of about 6,456 feet to a high of about 7,414 feet, with an elevation gain of roughly 1,194 feet, and it is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open year round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Monticello #2 weather station put May highs around 67°F and September highs around 74°F, while July averages climb to about 84°F and winter highs hover in the upper 30s. Several other hikes sit close by. Posey Canyon is about 0.4 miles away and Chippean Ridge about 0.6 miles, with Vega Creek Trail about 2.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Nizhoni campground lies about 7.5 miles away.

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    Nizhoni

    Campground

    The next 7 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
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    Subway

    Fast food

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