North Leidy Peak
- 3.9 mi
- round trip
- 571 ft
- climb
- 11,561 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is North Leidy Peak open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for 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.
North Leidy Peak is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, about 3.9 miles long with a total elevation gain of 571 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 10,984 feet and climbs to a high point of about 11,561 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a flexible option for a day on foot or on horseback. Several other destinations sit close by. Leidy Peak - Lake Shore Basin is under a mile away, and the Leidy Peak Brown Lake Trail is about 1.7 miles off. Teepee-Red Lake is roughly 3 miles away, and the Carter Military Trail Yurt offers camping about 3.2 miles from the peak.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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