Utah · Hiking

Van Fleet

12.9 mi
round trip
1,509 ft
climb
9,309 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Van Fleet open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Van Fleet is a hard hike in the Beaver Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 12.9 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,509 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,622 feet to a high of about 9,309 feet. The trail is open year-round, and the natural surface allows for both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile route for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The Tanner Hollow - Big John Trail lies about 0.7 miles away, and the Tanner Hollow - Big John mountain biking route is about 0.9 miles off. Big John's Dispersed Camping is about 2.8 miles away, and the Beaver Ranger District's lake fishing is about 3.8 miles away.

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