Elk Ridge

4.7/5 (9 reviews)
The Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah has some of the most diverse terrains in the southwestern United States. One moment you will be in the red rocks of the desert, and almost magically you're in the pines and aspens of the mountains. Elk Ridge is an overlanders dream that travels throug...Read More
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Highlights of Elk Ridge

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
8773 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
088
Nearest Town
Monticello
Nearest Services
Monticello
Management Agency
Manti-La Sal National Forest
District
Monticello Ranger District

Overview

The Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah has some of the most diverse terrains in the southwestern United States. One moment you will be in the red rocks of the desert, and almost magically you're in the pines and aspens of the mountains. Elk Ridge is an overlanders dream that travels through dense forest with sporadic views of the canyons within the Dark Canyon Wilderness area. The trail is remote, the camping is primitive and the nights are tranquil. The only sounds you're likely to hear, are the bugles of elk.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
18 Waypoints
56 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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