Skyline National Recreation Tr
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 22.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,369 ft
- climb
- 11,070 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Skyline National Recreation Tr 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.
Skyline National Recreation Trail is a 22.8-mile out-and-back route in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, within the Beaver Ranger District. The trail rises from about 10,090 feet to about 11,070 feet, a climb of 2,369 feet, and is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open from July 1 through October 31. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and pack animals, and the trail's length and elevation gain mean planning for the full day is essential. The trail sits in a cluster of outdoor destinations. Blue Lake, a mountain biking spot, is about half a mile away, and the Mud Lake - Blue Lake hike is about 0.7 miles off. Big John's Dispersed Camping is about 1.8 miles away, and the Beaver Canyon climbing area is about 9 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Big Rock Candy Mountain13 mi away
- Henrie's Hitch-N-Post37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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