Utah · Hiking

Sweetwater Road

0.1 mi
distance
38 ft
climb
9,457 ft
high point
Lollipop
route

Is Sweetwater Road open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.

  • Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Dixie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sweetwater Road is a short, easy hike in the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in southern Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is just 0.07 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 38 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The trail starts at a low point of about 9,419 feet and climbs to a high of about 9,457 feet. It's a gentle, low-effort walk that pairs easily with other outings in the area. The Great Western Trail - Mcgath Section lies just 0.1 mile away, and Rogers Peak Trail is about 2.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Blue Spruce Campground is roughly 4.7 miles away, and Cowpuncher Guard Station is about 4.8 miles away. Posey Lake Campground sits about 7.7 miles from the trail.

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