Utah · Hiking · Near Monticello

Skyline

1.4 mi
round trip
123 ft
climb
10,399 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Skyline is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.4 miles in the Monticello Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah. It's a short walk with a low elevation gain of about 123 feet, starting at roughly 10,244 feet and reaching a high point of about 10,399 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open year-round. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. The route makes an easy pairing with other outings in the area. Shay Ridge is about half a mile away, and Aspen Flat is about 1.3 miles off. Nizhoni campground sits about 3 miles away. For something different, the Johnson Creek Rim Spur Loop mountain biking route is about 1.7 miles away.

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