West Fork Trail
- 6.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,585 ft
- climb
- 9,699 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is West Fork Trail open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.
Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Dixie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
West Fork Trail is a hard hike of about 6.9 miles in the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in Utah. It is an out-and-back route that gains about 1,585 feet in elevation, from a low point of about 8,093 feet to a high point of about 9,699 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes. It is managed by the Forest Service and is typically open from May 1 to October 31. Nearby, Auger Hole Trail is about 2 miles away, and Cowpuncher Guard Station is about 2.5 miles away. Great Western Trail - Pine Creek Section and Cowpuncher Road are each about 2.9 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Escalante Outfitters17 mi away
- Canyons of Escalante RV Park17 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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