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Utah
0.4 mi
Distance
115 ft
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Great Western Trail - Utah
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This short and accessible segment of the Great Western Trail offers a quick outdoor experience perfect for families and casual hikers. With minimal elevation gain over less than half a mile, it provides an easy introduction to Utah's extensive trail network. The trail showcases the characteristic high desert landscape of Utah with opportunities to explore a portion of this popular multi-use corridor.
Gwt Alt (Um Plateau)
~1 min drive
Moderate 6-mile plateau hike with 1,126 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Valley Poison Pasture
~1 min drive
Easy valley hike through open grasslands with gentle elevation gain.
Emerald Lake
~2 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with stunning emerald waters and minimal elevation gain.
Upper U M Road
~4 min drive
Compact 3-mile climb with 645 ft gain in Upper U M area.
Um Plateau
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile plateau hike with 463 ft gain and high desert views.
Hilgard
~2 min drive
Moderate 3.8-mile climb with 1,389 ft elevation gain in Utah.
Left Fork Um
~6 min drive
Scenic 2.8-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain.
Forest Service Road 015
~4 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Great Western Trail, Loa
~6 min drive
Long-distance high country trail with steady elevation gain and expansive views.
Sawmill Creek - Black Flat
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike to Black Flat with 1,280 ft elevation gain.
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