Trout Creek
- 6.9 mi
- round trip
- 650 ft
- climb
- 9,990 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Trout Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · Order 0401-26-01-03 · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ashley National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Trout Creek is a 6.9-mile out-and-back hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Vernal Ranger District. It climbs from about 9,350 feet to a high point of nearly 10,000 feet, with a total gain of 650 feet. The trail is rated hard and is managed by the Forest Service. The route has a natural surface, and both bikes and horses are allowed. Trout Creek Guard Station sits right at the trail's start, about a tenth of a mile away, so it makes an easy base for a trip here. The trail is open year-round. TAYLOR MTN OVERLOOK and Ranger Peak are both about 2 miles away, and Oaks Park Campground is roughly 2.8 miles off. For something different, the Moose Pond Scenic Byway, about 6 miles away, offers lake fishing.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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