Uinta Highline
- 9.0 mi
- round trip
- 632 ft
- climb
- 9,673 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Uinta Highline 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.
Uinta Highline is a hard hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Vernal Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 632 feet, starting at a low point of about 9,031 feet and reaching a high of about 9,673 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is a short drive from several other destinations. Big Park Lake Park Trail and Lake Park Trail both lie about 1.3 miles away, and Lodgepole campground is about 3.1 miles off. Climbers can head to Flaming Gorge, roughly 5.1 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge11 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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