The Circle
- 4.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,620 ft
- climb
- 8,859 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
The Circle is a moderate out-and-back hike in southern Utah, managed by the Bureau of Land Management through its Richfield Field Office. The route covers about 4.8 miles and climbs roughly 2,620 feet from its low point of 6,205 feet to its high of 8,859 feet. The trail is a natural-surface route and is open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so the hike works for both hikers and riders. Rock Canyon North sits about 0.6 miles away, and Trail 4761B lies about 2.2 miles off. Cove Mountain Road is about 3.1 miles away. For climbing, Monroe Canyon: North Side is about 8.9 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Big Rock Candy Mountain20 mi away
- Cedar Mountain RV Resort27 mi away
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