Utah · Hiking

Whiterocks Lake

4.1 mi
round trip
276 ft
climb
10,571 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

Is Whiterocks Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Ashley National Forest.

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

Whiterocks Lake is a 4.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 10,289 feet to about 10,571 feet, a climb of 276 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the trip. It works year-round, and the nearest town is Vernal. The climb is gentle, with the high point reached about halfway along the route. The trail makes an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Deadman - High Ridge lies about 1.3 miles away, and Workman Lake is about 2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Paradise Guard Station is about 8.4 miles away and Browne Lake is about 9.2 miles away.

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