Mosby Canal (Blanchett Park)
- 3.5 mi
- round trip
- 200 ft
- climb
- 10,249 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Mosby Canal (Blanchett Park) 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.
Mosby Canal, part of Blanchett Park in Utah's Ashley National Forest, is an easy out-and-back hike of about 3.5 miles on natural-surface trail. The route rises roughly 200 feet from a low point of about 10,036 feet to a high of about 10,249 feet, and it sits within the Vernal Ranger District, which the Forest Service manages. The trail is open year-round, and bikes are allowed. The climb is gentle, so the walk stays comfortable for most of the way. The trailhead sits close to Blanchett Park Trail, about 0.1 mile away, and the route makes an easy pairing with other hikes in the area. Nearby, Blanchett Park Trail is right next door, and Red Belly Lake and Deadman Lake are each within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Paradise Guard Station campground is about 3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge31 mi away
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