Lost Spring
- 7.4 mi
- round trip
- 409 ft
- climb
- 8,160 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Lost Spring 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.
Lost Spring is a hard hike in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that starts at about 7,744 feet and climbs to about 8,160 feet, with a total elevation gain of 409 feet over a 7.4-mile round trip. The trail's natural surface makes it accessible to horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the journey. Summit Springs Guard Station campground sits about 1.5 miles away, and the South Elk Park Trail and North Elk Park Trail are both within about 2.5 miles. Climbers can find the Shredder climbing area about 2.2 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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