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Utah
3.8 mi
Distance
757 ft
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Great Western Trail Alternate
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The Great Western Trail Alternate offers a scenic 3.79-mile route with moderate elevation gain through Utah's diverse terrain. This segment provides an excellent option for hikers seeking a shorter alternative to the main Great Western Trail, featuring rolling topography and access to the broader trail network. The route showcases typical Utah landscape with potential views of surrounding ridges and valleys.
Um Plateau
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile plateau hike with 463 ft gain and high desert views.
Emerald Lake
~3 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with stunning emerald waters and minimal elevation gain.
Between the Forks
~4 min drive
Easy 3-mile riverside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Left Fork Um
~4 min drive
Scenic 2.8-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain.
Mt. Terrill - Um Pass
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile alpine pass hike with 645 ft elevation gain.
Sawmill Creek - Black Flat
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike to Black Flat with 1,280 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Valley Poison Pasture
~4 min drive
Easy valley hike through open grasslands with gentle elevation gain.
Gwt Alt (Um Plateau)
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile plateau hike with 1,126 ft elevation gain.
Great Western Trail - Utah
~5 min drive
Easy 0.38-mile segment of Utah's Great Western Trail with minimal elevation gain.
Fremont-Last Chance Road
~5 min drive
Ultra-short, easy desert walk with minimal elevation gain.
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