Hiking at the Beautiful Flaming Gorge
National Recreation Area
You'll discover a wealth of interesting rides and hikes in Dinosaurland
- from the Uinta Mountains to Dinosaur National Monument - from
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area to Dry Fork Canyon. The
hiking and biking routes described below range in difficulty
from "easy" to "advanced." All traverse the
scenic high desert landscapes and mountainous backcountry of
Northeastern Utah. At higher elevations air temperatures remain
cool, even through the hottest part of the summer.
Backcountry trail users are advised to consult supplemental
topographical maps and/or contact district forest service and BLM rangers
for trail conditions, weather forecasts, hunt schedules and other
pertinent information. See Flaming
Gorge National Recreation Area Hiking for more detailed
information on the trails listed below.
Trails:
Bear Canyon Bootleg Trail - Easy - 3 miles
Swett Ranch - Intermediate - 6 miles
Red Canyon Rim - Novice/Intermediate - 2-9 miles
Dowd Mountain - Intermediate - 11 miles
Elk Park Trail - Advanced - 18 miles
Range Study Loop - Intermediate - 10 miles
Bassett Springs Loop - Advanced - 4 miles
East Park Loop - Advanced - 32.5 - 36 miles
Taylor Mountain Ramble - Beginner to Intermediate
- 2-12 miles
Dry Fork Flume Trail - Beginner to Advanced - Up
to 24 miles
Dry Fork Canyon - Intermediate - 21.5 miles
King's Peak - Novice - 8 miles
Browns Park - Advanced - 28 miles
Outlaw Trail - Intermediate - 5 miles
Dinosaur National Monument - Intermediate - 20
miles
Petty Mountain Loop - Advanced - 14 miles
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to guarantee dates for your perfect vacation!
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