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Skyline Big Flat Trailhead

Overview
The Skyline/Big Flat Trailhead is located along FR-514 just south of Puffer Lake and east of Highway-153 at an elevation of 10,235 feet.

Natural Features
This site is located in a large meadow on the northeast corner of Big Flat. It is surrounded by Englemann spruce, aspen and mixed conifer trees.

Facilities
There is a vault toilet restroom, dirt parking are and Information Kiosks available.

Recreation
The trailhead provides access to the Skyline National Recreation Trail, which is open to foot and horse travel only. Several sections of the Paiute Trail are accessible from the trailhead as well, including Paiute Trail 01 and Paiute Side Trail #29, both of which allow motorized travel. Popular activities in the area are hiking, camping, scenic driving and wildlife viewing.

General Information

Always travel on designated routes shown on the official Fishlake Travel Map and use Leave No Trace principals.

June - October

No overnight camping is allowed in the parking area - parking only.
All motorized travel is restricted to designated travel routes. Cross country travel, driving around closed gates, width restriction barriers, and driving on meadows is prohibited.
All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
Motorized users should yield to hikers, horses and other non-motorized users.

No Fees are required for this site.

Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors.
Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog.

Landscape view of the Beaver Ranger District Office on the Fishlake National Forest

Address: 575 South Main Street Beaver, UT 84713
Phone: (435) 438-2436
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.1613

Longitude: -111.3417

Elevation

10,235

Directions

The Skyline/Big Flat Trailhead is located 24.5 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, follow Highway-153 east for 24.5 miles. Turn left onto FR-514. Follow this road east 0.5 mile to the trailhead.

From Junction, Utah take UT-153 west for 15.5 miles. Turn right onto FR-514 and follow this road east 0.5 mile to the trailhead.

Click here for Google Map Directions to Trailhead

Travel Considerations

From Beaver, Utah to Puffer Lake the Highway is paved. After that point, Hwy-153 turns into a maintained gravel road. Some areas are narrow with switchbacks and blind curves. Please remember, unmarked gravel roads are restricted to 25 miles per hour, but slower speeds are recommended. Always be courteous of other road users.