Utah · Hiking · Near Monticello

Skyline Trail

5.3 mi
round trip
2,543 ft
climb
10,744 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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The Forest Service lists no closures for Manti-La Sal National Forest.

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Skyline Trail is a hard hike in Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, within the Monticello Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that covers about 10.5 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,543 feet. The trail starts at a low point of 8,214 feet and climbs to a high of 10,744 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is a long, steep climb. Plan on a full day, and expect the most difficult stretches to come in the upper reaches of the route. Mule Canyon Trail and the Mule Canyon Skyline mountain biking route both lie about 0.3 miles away, and Tuerto is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Nizhoni campground is roughly 4.9 miles away.

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