West Fork - Whiterocks Road
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 161 ft
- climb
- 10,576 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is West Fork - Whiterocks Road 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.
West Fork - Whiterocks Road is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 161 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 10,560 feet, with the high point at 10,576 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.09 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The hike takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop before or after exploring the surrounding trails. The Uinta Highline Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and Wigwam-Papoose Lakes is about 0.4 mile off. The Highline Spur C Trail is about half a mile away, and Reader Basin is about 1.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge34 mi away
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