Utah · Hiking · High Uintas Wilderness

Smith Fork Pass

4.1 mi
round trip
664 ft
climb
11,797 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Smith Fork Pass is a 4.1-mile out-and-back hike in the High Uintas Wilderness, part of the Roosevelt Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah. The trail climbs from about 11,121 feet to 11,797 feet, a gain of 664 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed but bikes not. The pass sits within designated wilderness, so plan for a backcountry outing. The trail is open year-round, and the surrounding area offers several other destinations within a few miles. Dome Peak Cutoff Trail is about 3 miles away, and Red Castle Lake, a fishing spot, is about 3.4 miles off. East Fork Smiths Fork Trail lies about 3.7 miles away, and the climbing at Scout Lake is about 4.7 miles from the pass.