Deep Creek Trail
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,481 ft
- climb
- 7,534 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Deep Creek Trail open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
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Deep Creek Trail is a moderate hike in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, within the Salt Lake Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that covers about 5.2 miles and gains roughly 1,481 feet in elevation, starting at around 6,192 feet and reaching a high point of about 7,534 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and the nearest town is Farmington, about 1.9 miles away. The trailhead sits about 0.1 mile from Francis Peak Road, which makes it easy to reach from the road. For timing, late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show June highs around 70°F with lows near 40°F, and September highs near 75°F. Bountiful Peak Campground is about 0.8 miles away, and Farmington Flat Road and the Farmington Spine Trail are both about 1.9 miles off. Climbers can find Farmington Crag roughly 3.8 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Mantua Waterfront RV Resort36 mi away
- Midway Adventure Company37 mi away
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