Utah · Hiking

Pole Creek

15.6 mi
round trip
2,345 ft
climb
8,306 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Pole Creek 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.

Pole Creek is a hard hike in the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in southern Utah, about 15.6 miles long with a total elevation gain of 2,345 feet. It is an out-and-back route that starts at about 6,110 feet and climbs to a high point of 8,306 feet. The trail has a natural surface, and biking is allowed. It is managed by the Forest Service, and it is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 75 to 80°F in June through July, with July lows near 52°F. That station sits about 1,000 feet below the high point, so temperatures on the summit run cooler. Winter is cold and snowy, with typical highs in the mid-30s from December through February. Several other outings lie close by. Skunk Creek is 1.8 miles away, and Joseph Peak is 2.6 miles away. The Richfield climbing area is 4.3 miles off, and Castle Rock - Rec Site is 5.9 miles away for camping.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Pole Creek

    Best months: June–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

      37° / 16°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 17°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 23°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      63° / 36°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 51°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 43°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 33°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      45° / 24°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 16°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beaver Canyon Pwr House, UT, 27.5 mi away at 7,275 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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