Great Western Trail - Pine Creek Section
- 15.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,897 ft
- climb
- 9,664 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 27 min ago
Is Great Western Trail - Pine Creek Section 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.
The Great Western Trail - Pine Creek Section is a long, steep out-and-back hike in southern Utah, set within the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest. The route runs about 30 miles from start to finish, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,897 feet, and it is rated expert. The trail's low point sits at 8,094 feet, and the high point reaches 9,664 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies within the Escalante Ranger District. The Pine Creek Section is a serious commitment, so plan for a full day or more on foot. Cowpuncher Road starts just 0.2 miles away, and Cowpuncher Guard Station and Blue Spruce Campground are both within about a mile. The Box Trail is about 1.6 miles off, and Posey Lake Campground is roughly 3.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Escalante Outfitters15 mi away
- Canyons of Escalante RV Park15 mi away
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