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Utah
Doc Spring
17.2 mi
Distance
1,971 ft
Gain
6h 51m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Fishlake National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big climb
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 17.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,971 ft
- Highest point
- 8,374 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,692 ft
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Permits & access
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- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Doc Spring is a challenging 17+ mile trail offering substantial elevation gain through Utah's backcountry terrain. This expert-level route rewards dedicated hikers with remote desert and high country landscapes, featuring the water source that gives the trail its name. The combination of distance and elevation gain makes this a full-day commitment best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and scenic rewards.
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