Pat Carroll Park
- 5.6 mi
- round trip
- 299 ft
- climb
- 9,882 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Pat Carroll Park 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.
Pat Carroll Park is a moderate out-and-back hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Vernal Ranger District. The trail is about 5.6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 299 feet, and it rises from a low point of 9,573 feet to a high of 9,882 feet. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. The trail is open year-round, so it works for a visit at any time of the year. The Historic Carter Military Trail lies about a mile away, and the Trout Creek Peak to Lost Park hike is about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, the Carter Military Trail Yurt is about 2.5 miles away and the Trout Creek Guard Station is about 2.8 miles away.
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