Utah · Hiking

Great Western Trail Alternate

3.8 mi
round trip
1,175 ft
climb
10,563 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Great Western Trail Alternate open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

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

The Great Western Trail Alternate is a 7.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at about 9,400 feet and climbs to roughly 10,560 feet, with an elevation gain of about 1,175 feet one way. It is rated moderate. Several other hikes sit close by. Um Plateau is about a mile away, and Emerald Lake and Between the Forks are each within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Harves River Cua Dispersed campground is about 4 miles off.

Local outfitters

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