Doctor Creek
Photo: J Zapell, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,108 ft
- climb
- 10,042 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Doctor Creek 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.
Doctor Creek is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 8,923 feet to about 10,042 feet, a climb of 1,108 feet one way, and is rated moderate. The trail has a natural surface, and bikes are allowed. The route starts right next to two campgrounds: Doctor Creek - Rec Site and Doctor Creek Group Campground, both about 0.1 mile away. Mallard Bay Overflow Campground is about 0.2 mile off. For more time outdoors, the Lakeshore Trail is about 1.7 miles away, and the Mytoge Mtn. Road climbing area is about 2.1 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground23 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain28 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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