Utah · Mountain biking · Sand Creek Spring

Great Western Trail Alternate

Great Western Trail AlternatePhoto: runt35, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
6.6 mi
distance
2,635 ft
climb

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The Great Western Trail Alternate is a mountain biking route in the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 6.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 2,635 feet, starting at roughly 7,834 feet and climbing to about 10,346 feet. The trail is part of the Great Western Trail system, and the alternate route makes it a viable option for riders heading into the higher country of the district. The climb is a steady one, with the route rising from the lower end to the high point along the way. Several other routes sit close by. Trail 2092 is about 0.6 miles away, and the Gwt Alt (Sand Cr-Deep Cr Spr) is about 0.7 miles away. For an overnight stay, Elkhorn Campground is about 4.5 miles off, and the Fremont River offers canoeing about 3.2 miles away.

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