The Gap - #34034
The Gap Trail begins on Forest Service Road 140 about 0.5 miles west of Clayton Guard Station and runs south where it ends at the Great Western Trail junction 1.5 miles northeast of Upper Barker Reservoir.
General Information
Open unless inaccessible due to snow
Open to: Hikers, bikers, horse riders
Closed to: OHV and motorized vehicles, including E-bikes
No fee
Contact Name: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Contact Phone: (435) 826-5499
Getting There
Directions
From Escalante, turn north on the Hells Backbone Road. At 0.7 miles, the road will fork, stay right. After 3.5 miles, the road will turn to dirt and is now called Forest Road 153 (FR153). At 13.6 miles, the road will fork, continue straight at the junction, following signs to Posey Lake Campground. Continue past the campground. At 21.6 miles, turn left on FR 140. At 29.7 miles, the trail sign will be on your left.
Parking
Small dirt parking area near trail sign.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
There are no reliable water sources on this trail. Bring your own water for day trips.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Backpacking Info
Hike and camp responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Day Hikes Info
Hike responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Biking - Mountain Info
No E-bikes allowed
Bike responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Horseback Riding Info
There are many stream crossings required.
Ride and camp responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles
Difficulty Level: Moderate