Ute Mountain
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 555 ft
- climb
- 8,834 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Ute Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Flaming Gorge Fall Prescribed Burn
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · 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.
Ute Mountain is a moderate out-and-back hike in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. The trail is about 3.8 miles long, with an elevation gain of 555 feet, starting at roughly 8,266 feet and reaching a high point of about 8,834 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail has a natural surface and allows bikes. It stays open year-round, and the closest trailhead and camping sit about 0.1 mile away, at Old Carter Military Trail and Browne Lake Group Sites. Browne Lake is about 0.3 mile off, and Carter Military Trail is close by at about 0.3 mile. Farther afield, about 3 miles away, are the Shredder climbing area and Sheep Creek - Windy Ridge.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge22 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.8 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 555 ft
- Summit
- 8,837 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Ute Mountain on Ute Mountain?
About 3.8 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Ute Mountain?
About 555 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Ute Mountain?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Ute Mountain take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Ute Mountain?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Ute Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
