Utah · Hiking

Chriss Lake Trail

4.4 mi
round trip
887 ft
climb
9,669 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Chriss Lake 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.

Chriss Lake Trail is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in southern Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 8,772 feet to about 9,669 feet, a climb of 887 feet one way, and is rated moderate. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Chriss Lake sits just 0.4 miles from the trail, and Deer Creek Lake Trail is 0.9 miles away. Deer Creek Lake and Green Lake are both within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground is about 5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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