Great Western Trail
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 276 ft
- climb
- 9,500 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago
Is Great Western 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.
The Great Western Trail is an easy, out-and-back hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. It covers about 4.9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 276 feet, rising from a low of about 9,251 feet to a high of about 9,500 feet. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The trail is short and gentle, a straightforward outing that pairs easily with other stops in the district. The nearest neighbor is Jahu Flat, about 0.2 miles away, and the Fremont River Ranger District's river fishing area is roughly 0.4 miles off. Neff's Reservoir and Pole Canyon - Thousand Lake are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Elkhorn Campground sits about 2 miles away, and Round Lake Cua Dispersed is about 2.6 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground13 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain42 mi away
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