Utah · Hiking · Near Heber

Red Ledges

0.3 mi
round trip
41 ft
climb
6,270 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Red Ledges is a short, easy hike in Utah, about 2.5 miles from the town of Center Creek. The route is an out-and-back of about half a mile, with a low point of 6,196 feet and a high of 6,270 feet, so the climb is only about 41 feet one way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Heber weather station show May highs around 71°F and October highs around 66°F, while July averages about 90°F and winter highs sit in the upper 30s. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including Red Ledges Trail and Coyote Loop Trail, both about 1.9 miles away, and Myrtle Trail at about 2.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Jordanelle State Park McHenry Campground is about 8 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Mountain Valley RV Resort

    Campground

    Campground · 3.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Back 40

    Restaurant

    In town · Open after 6
  • If it rainsSaalebaer, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Park City Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 12 mi from Heber

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Red Ledges

    Best months: May–June and September. 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° / 13°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 16°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 24°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 30°

      8 wet

    5. May

      71° / 36°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 42°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 50°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 49°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 40°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 22°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 14°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heber, UT, 4 mi away at 5,590 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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