Utah · Hiking

Porkies Pasture

1.7 mi
round trip
268 ft
climb
8,424 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 22 h ago

Is Porkies Pasture 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.

Porkies Pasture is an easy out-and-back hike in the Beaver Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah. The trail is about 1.7 miles long and gains roughly 270 feet, carrying you from about 8,190 feet to about 8,420 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail has a natural surface. It's open for horses and bikes, so riders and riders of all kinds can share the route. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Beaver Canyon show July highs around 80°F with lows near 52°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days. The trail's open season runs from June 1 to October 31. Within a couple of miles you'll find the Wet Hollow - Wades Canyon hike, the Kane Canyon and Patterson - Birch Lake mountain biking areas, and the Little Reservoir Campground.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Porkies Pasture

    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, 2.4 mi away at 7,275 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.