Utah · Hiking · High Uintas Wilderness

Nahguch Pass

2.2 mi
round trip
451 ft
climb
11,703 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Nahguch Pass is an easy out-and-back hike in the High Uintas Wilderness, part of the Roosevelt Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah. The trail is about 2.2 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 451 feet, and it runs on natural surface. The pass itself sits at about 11,703 feet, with the low point of the route at roughly 11,229 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a practical choice for riders on horseback or for anyone who wants to move at a slower pace. The pass lies within a cluster of climbing areas. Scout Lake, Picturesque Wall and Castle Lake are all about 0.3 miles away. The Little East Fork Blacks Fork Trail is about a mile off, and East Fork Blacks Fork Campground is roughly 9 miles away.