Right Fork Pelican Canyon
- 3.6 mi
- round trip
- 966 ft
- climb
- 11,424 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Right Fork Pelican Canyon open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.
PST 66 Rock Canyon Trail Temporarily Closed
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
TERMINATION OF STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · Order 0408-26-10 · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Right Fork Pelican Canyon is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike on the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 10,448 feet to about 11,424 feet, a climb of 966 feet, and is rated moderate. It's an out-and-back, so the total elevation gain is 966 feet for the round trip. The trail's natural surface is suitable for bikes as well as hikers. It is open year-round, and there's no set season for a visit, though late summer and early fall typically bring the most comfortable conditions. Bowery Creek Campground and Bowery Creek - Rec Site sit about 1.8 miles away, and the High Top hike is about 1.7 miles off. For more time on foot, Pelican Canyon is roughly 2 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground25 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain29 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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