Utah · Hiking

Fortknocker Canyon Road

7.6 mi
round trip
911 ft
climb
5,107 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Fortknocker Canyon Road open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Fortknocker Canyon Road, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Fortknocker Canyon Road is a 15.2-mile out-and-back hike in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The route climbs from about 4,215 feet to 5,107 feet, a total gain of 911 feet, and is rated hard. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hite, about 2 miles away, show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 72°F, while July averages near 98°F and January highs sit in the mid-40s. A fee is charged for the hike. The closest neighbors are the Hite Area climbing area, about 1.3 miles away, and the Hite Crossing Bridge hike, about 1.5 miles away. The Sun Dance Trail lies about 9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Fortknocker Canyon Road

    Best months: March–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 31°

    2. Feb

      52° / 35°

    3. Mar

      63° / 41°

    4. Apr

      71° / 50°

    5. May

      80° / 59°

    6. Jun

      93° / 70°

    7. Jul

      98° / 78°

    8. Aug

      95° / 74°

    9. Sep

      87° / 66°

    10. Oct

      72° / 52°

    11. Nov

      57° / 39°

    12. Dec

      46° / 31°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hite Rs, UT, 2 mi away at 3,850 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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