Jahu Flat
- 3.6 mi
- round trip
- 911 ft
- climb
- 10,251 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Jahu Flat 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.
Jahu Flat is a moderate hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. The trail is a 3.6-mile out-and-back with an elevation gain of 911 feet, rising from about 9,321 feet to roughly 10,251 feet. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Bikes are allowed, which makes it an option for riders as well as hikers. The climb is steady, and the trail returns to the starting point, so you can plan a single outing without backtracking. The Great Western Trail runs just 0.2 miles away, and the Fremont River Ranger District's river fishing is about 0.4 miles off. Neff's Reservoir lies about 1.3 miles away, and Elkhorn Campground is 1.8 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground13 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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