Utah · Hiking

South Dead Dog

1.6 mi
distance
31 ft
climb
6,299 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

South Dead Dog is a short, easy loop hike on State Trust Lands North Price Block in Utah, managed by the State Land Board. The route is about 1.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 31 feet, and it makes a low-effort outing for a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. The trail is a loop, and the climb is gentle, rising from about 6,000 feet to a high point of 6,299 feet. It is a natural-surface route, and bikes are allowed, while horses are not. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Price show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages about 90°F. The hike pairs well with other rides and routes in the area. Ben's Switchbacks is about 0.7 miles away, and the Devils Backbone Trail is about a mile off. North Dead Dog and Wyatt's Way, both mountain biking routes, are within about a mile and a quarter.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit South Dead Dog

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 16°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 21°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 29°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 34°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 44°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 52°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 60°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 58°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 49°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 26°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 17°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Price Carbon Co Ap, UT, 2 mi away at 5,921 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.