Utah · Hiking

Mamie Creek

3.7 mi
round trip
304 ft
climb
5,599 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Mamie Creek is a 7.5-mile out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in southern Utah, about 1.7 miles from Death Hollow Creek and Boulder Mail Trail and roughly 3.5 miles from Escalante Overlook. The trail gains about 304 feet from the low point at 5,380 feet to the high point at 5,599 feet, making it a moderate route over the course of a round trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Escalante run to highs around 76°F in May and 68°F in October, while July highs average 92°F and winter lows drop to about 19°F. Deer Creek Campground lies about 9.5 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Mamie Creek

    Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 19°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 23°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 29°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 35°

      4 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 50°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 57°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 56°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 47°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 26°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 19°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Escalante, UT, 5.2 mi away at 5,810 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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