Utah · Hiking

East Boulder Trail

12.2 mi
round trip
1,142 ft
climb
9,985 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Boulder Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.

  • Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Dixie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

East Boulder Trail is a 12.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in southern Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 9,237 feet to a high of 9,985 feet, with an elevation gain of 1,142 feet, and it is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to the Forest Service's trail records. The open season runs from May 1 to October 31. The trail sits among several other routes. The Great Western Trail - Deer Creek Section is about half a mile away, and the Great Western Trail - Bear Creek Segment and Trail Point Trail are each within a mile. For an overnight stay, Oak Creek Campground is about 6.4 miles off.

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