Lake Mountain
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 44 ft
- climb
- 8,270 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Lake Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Flaming Gorge Fall Prescribed Burn
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · Order 0401-26-01-03 · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ashley National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lake Mountain is a short, easy hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 0.12 miles long, with a total climb of 22 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The trail starts at about 8,259 feet and reaches a high point of 8,270 feet, with a small drop of 22 feet back to the starting elevation. It's a flat, low-effort walk that works well as a warm-up or a break between longer hikes in the area. Several other trails sit within a couple of miles. South Fork Dry Fork is about 0.9 miles away, and the South Fork of Dry Fork Trail is about 1.4 miles off. Dry Fork Flume is about 1.6 miles away, and paddlers can head to the Dry Fork canoeing route, about 2.2 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge31 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Dry Fork Flume Trail
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North Fork Dry Fork
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Dry Fork Flume
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LAKE MOUNTAIN
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