Skip to main content

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

See Utah trail conditions
Fern Lake via Fish Creek route map
ExpertOut and Back
Utah

Fern Lake via Fish Creek

Hanna, Utah

16.0 mi

Distance

4,682 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Fern Lake via Fish Creek is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Hanna, Utah. Spanning 16 miles with a significant elevation gain of 4,682 feet, it is tailored for experienced hikers. The trail ascends to a maximum elevation of 10,032 feet, offering a rigorous workout with potentially breathtaking views of the surrounding mountainous terrain. The trail lies within a dirt surface area, characteristic of trails in higher altitudes, which can become challenging in inclement weather. Due to its elevation and challenging length, this trail is recommended for those well-prepared for high-altitude hiking.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,508 ft
Max:3,057 ft
1,427 ft
1,427 ft
2,508 ft2,691 ft2,874 ft3,057 ft0.0 mi4.0 mi8.0 mi12.0 mi16.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountainous terrain

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

Nearby Trails

More trails near Fern Lake via Fish Creek
Squaw Basin Trail

Squaw Basin Trail

19.3 mi
TrailExpert
Grandaddy Basin

Grandaddy Basin

12.0 mi
TrailExpert
Pine Island Lake Trail

Pine Island Lake Trail

12.5 mi
TrailExpert
Mohawk Lake

Mohawk Lake

8.1 mi
TrailDifficult
Governor Dern Lake Trail

Governor Dern Lake Trail

16.6 mi
TrailExpert
Lambert Lake Trail

Lambert Lake Trail

30.7 mi
TrailExpert

Stay nearby

Campgrounds near this trail

More campgrounds

Similar length

Similar trails in Utah

All Utah trails
The Subway (Bottom-Up)

The Subway (Bottom-Up)

Utah

9.0 mi1,499 ftgain
TrailExpert Permit
Fairyland Loop Trail

Fairyland Loop Trail

Utah

8.0 mi1,542 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Rim Trail

Rim Trail

Utah

15.9 mi1,201 ftgain
TrailEasy
Zion Narrows Trail to Imlay Temple and Big Spring

Zion Narrows Trail to Imlay Temple and Big Spring

Utah

8.6 mi7,005 ftgain
TrailExpert
Mount Timpanogos via Timpooneke Trail

Mount Timpanogos via Timpooneke Trail

Utah

14.3 mi7,356 ftgain
TrailExpert
White Pine Lake Trail

White Pine Lake Trail

Utah

10.5 mi3,930 ftgain
TrailExpert
Spot an error in our data on Fern Lake via Fish Creek?