Hilgard
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,382 ft
- climb
- 11,535 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Hilgard 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.
Hilgard is a 3.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 10,132 feet to about 11,535 feet, a climb of 1,382 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. It stays open year-round, and the surrounding area offers several other trails within a couple of miles. Nearby, the Great Western Trail - Utah lies about 1.3 miles away, and the Gwt Alt (Um Plateau) and Sheep Valley Poison Pasture trails are each within about 1.6 miles. For an overnight stay, Harves River Cua Dispersed campground is roughly 7.5 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground28 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain41 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Sheep Valley Poison Pasture
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Fremont-Last Chance Road
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Great Western Trail, Loa
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Great Western Trail
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Last Chance Road
~3 min drive
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Gwt Alt (Willies Flat)
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.8 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,382 ft
- Summit
- 11,534 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Hilgard on Hilgard Mountain?
About 3.8 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Hilgard?
About 1,382 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Hilgard?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Hilgard take?
About 2 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Hilgard?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Hilgard Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
