Carter Military Trail
0.4 mi
Distance
7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Carter Military Trail is a point-to-point trail in Ashley National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Daggett County, Utah. It is 0.4 miles long. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is McKinnon, Wyoming, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,701 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 2,639 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: Utah Geospatial Resource Center, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Ashley National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- McKinnon, WY · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Daggett County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Ashley National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-789-1181
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