Utah · Hiking

North Dead Dog

2.6 mi
round trip
188 ft
climb
6,473 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

North Dead Dog is a moderate hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the Price Field Office of Utah, about 2.6 miles from the town of Price. The route is an out-and-back that covers about 5.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 188 feet, and it is rated moderate. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes. Horses are not permitted. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Price show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages about 90°F and January highs sit near 35°F. Ben's Switchbacks, a mountain biking spot, is about 0.4 miles away, and South Dead Dog is about 0.9 miles away. Wood Hill, a climbing area, is about 3.2 miles off, and the Price River, a canoeing destination, is about 7 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit North Dead Dog

    Best months: April–June 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

      35° / 16°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 21°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 29°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 34°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 44°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 52°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 60°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 58°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 49°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 26°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 17°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Price Carbon Co Ap, UT, 2.6 mi away at 5,921 ft. The station sits about 600 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.