Pine Island Loop
- 9.6 mi
- round trip
- 608 ft
- climb
- 10,389 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Pine Island Loop 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.
Pine Island Loop is a 9.6-mile out-and-back hike in the High Uintas Wilderness, part of the Duchesne Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah. The trail climbs from a low point of 9,973 feet to a high of 10,389 feet, with a total elevation gain of 608 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. It is open year-round, so plan for conditions that can change with the season. Fish Creek - Grandaddy lies about a mile away, and Pinto Lake, a mountain biking spot, is about 1.3 miles off. Carolyn Lake and Packard Lake, both fishing destinations, are within about 2.6 miles.
Local outfitters
- Midway Adventure Company37 mi away
- Rocky Mountain Outfitters38 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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