Deadman Lake
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 43 ft
- climb
- 10,169 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Deadman Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · Order 0401-26-01-03 · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ashley National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Deadman Lake is a short, easy hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.12 miles long, and the climb is minimal, with a total gain of 38 feet and a loss of 5 feet over the course of the route. The hike starts at an elevation of about 10,161 feet and reaches a high point of about 10,169 feet. It is a quick outing, so it works well as a short stop or a way to stretch your legs before or after another outing in the area. Paradise Guard Station campground is about 0.8 miles away, and Blanchett Park Trail and Red Belly Lake are both within about a mile and a quarter. Sink Ridge is roughly 1.9 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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