Utah · Hiking

Niotche Ridge Road

0.2 mi
round trip
11 ft
climb
8,971 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Niotche Ridge Road open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Niotche Ridge Road is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Richfield Ranger District. The route is just 0.34 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 11 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The Forest Service manages the land. The climb is gentle, rising from about 8,943 feet to about 8,971 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. Several other spots sit close by. The Niotch - Gates mountain biking area is about 0.1 mile away, and the Great Western Trail - Utah is about 0.2 mile away. Twin Ponds Cua Dispersed and Cold Springs Cua Dispersed campgrounds are both within half a mile.

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Niotche Ridge Road

    Best months: May–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

      33° / 16°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    5. May

      61° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 45°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 53°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 51°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 33°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 22°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 15°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Salina 24 E, UT, 14.8 mi away at 7,560 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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