Loafer Mountain
- 8.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,762 ft
- climb
- 10,379 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Loafer Mountain open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Loafer Mountain is a hard hike in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, within the Spanish Fork Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,700 feet to roughly 10,400 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,762 feet over a distance of about 8.6 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open from June through October. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and pack animals, though the climb is steep and the route is long, so plan on a full day. Several other destinations sit close by. Bennie Creek is just 0.4 miles away, and the Jones Ranch Trail is about a mile off. Payson Lakes campground is 1.4 miles away, and the Bald river fishing area is about 5 miles out.
Local outfitters
- Rocky Mountain Outfitters37 mi away
- Midway Adventure Company40 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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