Short Canyon Trail

The Short Canyon Trail #5064 is 2.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #50110 (Nuck Woodward Canyon) and ends at Forest Road #50018 (Trough Springs Ridge). It climbs 1,473 feet from 8,362 feet in elevation to 9,835 feet. Trail passes primarily through open sagebrush meadows and patches of aspen for most of its length.

Difficulty Level: More Difficult

Elevation Change:

South East End (Road #50110): 8,362 feet

North West End (Road #50018): 9,835 feet

Current Conditions

Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Ferron Ranger District for updated information.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Latitude: 39 32' 18.2"N

Longitude: 111 07' 52.2"W

Datum: NAD 83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds

May

Drinking water is available at Stuart Guard Station.

Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding.

Getting There

Directions

From Huntington, head west onto UT-31 and travel approximately 19.8 miles. Turn right onto Nuck Woodward Road #50110 and travel approximately 1.4 miles to Short Canyon Trail #5064 located on your left.