Workman Lake
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 131 ft
- climb
- 10,497 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Workman Lake 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.
Workman Lake is an easy hike of about 1.5 miles in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total climb of about 130 feet, from a low point of roughly 10,358 feet to a high of about 10,497 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The short distance and gentle grade make it a straightforward outing for anyone passing through the area. Several other trails sit within a couple of miles, including Reader Basin about a mile away and East Fork Whiterocks River at about 1.1 miles. Whiterocks Lake and the Uinta Highline Trail are each a little over 2 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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