Uinta Highline Trail
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 245 ft
- climb
- 10,069 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 an easy, out-and-back hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Vernal Ranger District. The route is about 3.1 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 250 feet, which makes it a short walk to a high point of roughly 10,070 feet from a low of about 9,815 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and the hike starts close to other outdoor spots. Summit Park Road is about a tenth of a mile away, and the Carter Military Trail Yurt campground sits about 0.4 miles off. The Historic Carter Military Trail is about 1.3 miles away. For more time in the area, Trout Creek Guard Station offers camping about 5 miles out, and Carter Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 6 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge21 mi away
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