Sawmill Creek - Black Flat
- 5.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,041 ft
- climb
- 10,509 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Sawmill Creek - Black Flat 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.
Sawmill Creek - Black Flat is a moderate out-and-back hike in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Fremont River Ranger District. The trail is about 5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 1,040 feet, taking you from a low point around 9,460 feet to a high of about 10,509 feet. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. It is a year-round trail, so you can plan a trip any time of year. Nearby, Upper U M Road lies less than half a mile away, and Between the Forks and Left Fork Um are each about 1.4 miles off. For camping, Paiute Campground is roughly 5.3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground28 mi away
- Big Rock Candy Mountain38 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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