Macks Park
- 7.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,114 ft
- climb
- 11,121 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Macks Park open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for 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.
Macks Park is a hard hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, about 7.7 miles long with an elevation gain of 1,114 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, starting at a low point of about 10,148 feet and reaching a high of about 11,121 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses and bikes both allowed. The trail stays open year-round, so it works for a visit in any season. The surrounding area has several other hikes within a few miles, including Red Belly Lake, Blanchett Park Trail and Deadman Lake. For an overnight stay, Paradise Guard Station campground sits about 3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge30 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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