Cove Mountain Road
- 12.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,663 ft
- climb
- 9,701 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Cove Mountain Road open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.
PST 66 Rock Canyon Trail Temporarily Closed
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
TERMINATION OF STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · Order 0408-26-10 · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Cove Mountain Road is a hard hike in the Richfield Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in southern Utah, about 13 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,663 feet. The trail climbs from about 8,071 feet to around 9,701 feet, so plan on a long, steep out-and-back. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and cyclists alike. The Forest Service manages the land. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including Killian Sprgs - Milos Kitchen, Rock Canyon North and The Circle. Monroe Canyon: North Side offers rock climbing about 10 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Big Rock Candy Mountain21 mi away
- Cedar Mountain RV Resort30 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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