Donkey Meadows Trail
- 8.0 mi
- round trip
- 861 ft
- climb
- 11,184 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked just now
Is Donkey Meadows Trail 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.
Donkey Meadows Trail is an 8-mile out-and-back hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. The trail rises from about 10,360 feet to about 11,184 feet, a total gain of 861 feet, and is rated hard. Bikes are allowed, and the trail surface is natural. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The high point of the climb sits near the top of the trail, with the low point at the start. The trail makes a natural anchor for a longer outing in the district. Chuck Lake Trail and Solitare Lake Trail both lie within about 2.4 miles, and Aquarius Ranger Station is roughly 4.8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground10 mi away
- Escalante Outfitters28 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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