Uinta Highline Trail
- 15.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,175 ft
- climb
- 10,395 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Uinta Highline Trail 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.
The Uinta Highline Trail is a hard hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Vernal Ranger District. It is a long, steep out-and-back route, with a round trip of about 30 miles and an elevation gain of about 2,175 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 9,034 feet and climbs to a high point of about 10,395 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and the route is rated hard. Plan on a full day or more for the trip, and expect a significant climb over the course of the hike. Lake Park Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the LAKE PARK hike is about 0.9 mile off. For an overnight stay, Grizzly Ridge Yurt and Lodgepole campground are both within about 4.4 miles.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge12 mi away
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