Utah · Hiking

Koosharem Canyon

7.6 mi
round trip
1,822 ft
climb
9,385 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Koosharem Canyon open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

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

Koosharem Canyon is a hard hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Richfield Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,550 feet to roughly 9,385 feet, a total gain of 1,822 feet over 7.6 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so the canyon works for riders as well as hikers. The climb is a steady one, and the high point sits well above the starting elevation. Several other hikes lie close by. Little Creek is about 0.6 miles away, and Scrub Flat is about 1.1 miles off. Nielson Canyon - Serviceberry is about 1.5 miles away, and Doxford Creek is about 2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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