Utah · Hiking

Thompson Ridge

1.0 mi
round trip
405 ft
climb
8,384 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Thompson Ridge open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

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

Thompson Ridge is a 1-mile out-and-back hike in the Beaver Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, about 10 miles from the town of Beaver. The trail climbs 405 feet from a low point of 7,956 feet to a high of 8,384 feet, and it is rated easy. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible choice for riders and riders with pack animals. The Forest Service manages the land. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Beaver Canyon put July highs around 80°F and lows near 52°F, with snow common in winter. The trail is open from June 1 to October 31. Thompson Hollow Loop lies just 0.3 miles away, and South Fork of South Creek is about 0.6 miles off. For camping, Anderson Meadow - Rec Site is about 4 miles away and Kents Lake Campground about 5 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Thompson Ridge

    Best months: June–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

      37° / 16°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 17°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 23°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      63° / 36°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 51°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 43°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 33°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      45° / 24°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 16°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beaver Canyon Pwr House, UT, 7.1 mi away at 7,275 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.