Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your closest ranger district office for maps to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Being prepared includes knowing how to be a responsible hiker. Learn more on our Responsible Recreation page.
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Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area
The Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area is located in southeastern Utah west of Monticello, south of Canyonlands National Park and north of Blanding, Utah. The area extends from the east Forest…
Allen Canyon East Slope Trail
The Allen Canyon East Slope trail is 0.9 miles long. It begins at Road #5095 and ends at Sec 24. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Motorcycle Trail Riding, Snowmobiling, Off Highway…
Arch Canyon Trail
The Arch Canyon Trail #002 is 4.9 miles long. It begins at the Forest Service Boundary off of a 7.5 miles long jeep road (rough unmaintained jeep road on BLM land). The trail follows the bottom of…
Aspen Flat Trail
The Aspen Flat Trail #018 is 5.3 miles long. The south end of this trail is located at Forest Road #381, a small spur off of Forest Road #079 (North Creek). The north end of this trail is located at…
Aspen Flat/Shay Ridge Trailhead
This trailhead (TH) marks the beginning of the northern end of both the Aspen Flat and Shay Ridge Trails. There is a dirt parking area here that is used for both trails. The Shay Ridge…
Bachelor Basin Trail
The Bachelor Basin trail is 6.6 miles long and located on the Moab Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It begins at the Miner's Basin Trailhead and ends at FR 0207/Castleton Gateway…
Big Bear CreekTrail
The Big Bear Creek Trail #5108 is 11.1 miles long and forms a loop between Big Bear and Little Bear Creeks. It begins and ends at Forest Road #50311. This trail passes through mixed conifer and open…
Big Notch Trailhead
The Big Notch Trailhead marks the starting point for the Dark Canyon East Trail, a 4.8 mile trail that takes you through a rugged canyon on the east side of the Dark Canyon Wilderness and connects to…
Black Canyon Trail
The Black Canyon Trail #5087 is 4.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #50038 and ends at Forest Road #52467 east of South Skyline Drive. It climbs 2,208 feet from 7,664 feet in elevation to 9,872…
Black Dragon Trail
The Black Dragon Trail #5035 (Arapeen Route #62) is 1.8 miles long and provides a connection between the Ferron Canyon Picnic Area adjacent to Forest Road (FR) 0022 and FR 0170 south of Joes Valley.…