Utah · Hiking

Jason Creek

1.6 mi
round trip
138 ft
climb
8,114 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Jason Creek open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Manti-La Sal National Forest.

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

Jason Creek is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.6 miles in Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, on the Ferron Ranger District. The route rises from a low of about 7,945 feet to a high of about 8,114 feet, a climb of about 138 feet one way. The trail is a natural-surface route. Bikes are allowed, so the path works for hikers and riders alike. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Salina run from highs around 73°F in June to about 80°F in July, with September easing to about 69°F. That station sits roughly 550 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the higher stretch run a little cooler. The trail stays open from about June 1 to October 15. The West Jason Creek Spur 2 and West Jason Creek hikes both start within about a mile and a half. Willow Lake campground is about 4.5 miles away, and Duck Fork Fishing Site is about 7.8 miles out.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Jason Creek

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 16°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    5. May

      61° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 45°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 53°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 51°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 33°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 22°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 15°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Salina 24 E, UT, 11 mi away at 7,560 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.