Utah · Hiking

Toats Spring

4.0 mi
round trip
725 ft
climb
8,673 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Toats Spring 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.

Toats Spring is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of about 7,929 feet to a high of about 8,673 feet, with a total elevation gain of 725 feet. It is a moderate route, and the trail surface is natural, so plan on a walk over rough ground rather than a smooth path. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Loa, which sits about 1,600 feet lower, show July highs around 83°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay around 40°F. The station's figures are not adjusted for the higher elevation of the trail, so expect cooler temperatures on the route. The hike is open year-round, and bikes are allowed. Splatter Canyon and Pole Canyon are both within about 2 miles, and Paiute Campground is about 5 miles away for an overnight stay.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Toats Spring

    Best months: May–September. 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

      40° / 10°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 14°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 20°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 26°

      4 wet

    5. May

      67° / 35°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 43°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 50°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 48°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 39°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 27°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 18°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 9°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Loa, UT, 12.2 mi away at 7,070 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.