Utah · Mountain biking · Twitchell Creek

The Gap Trail

2.8 mi
distance
474 ft
climb

Is The Gap 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.

The Gap Trail is a mountain biking route in southern Utah, set within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 2.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 474 feet, from a low point of 9,600 feet to a high of 10,059 feet. It is a short, low-climb ride that pairs easily with other stops in the area. The trail sits among a cluster of lakes and trails. Blue Lake lies about 1.3 miles away and Yellow Lake about 1.5 miles off, while the Barker Lakes Loop and the Great Western Trail - Barker Section are both within about 1.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Barker Recreation Area is about 2.4 miles away, and Posey Lake Campground is about 7 miles out.

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