Utah · Hiking

Jim Larsen Reservoir Trail

5.0 mi
round trip
1,695 ft
climb
9,126 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Jim Larsen Reservoir Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back hike on state land in Utah, managed by the State Land Board. The trail rises from a low point of about 7,569 feet to a high of about 9,126 feet, with a total elevation gain of roughly 1,695 feet. It is a moderate route, and the climb is spread across the full length of the trail. The trail is open year-round, and the surface is natural. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The Waterfall/Petroglyph Trail lies about a mile away, and Teasdale Road and Birch Creek Trail are each about 2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Singletree campground is about 7.5 miles away.

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