Great Western Trail
2.9 mi
Distance
384 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Great Western Trail is a point-to-point trail in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service, in Utah County, Utah. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 384 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Cedar Hills, Utah, about 3 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 | 2,541 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 2,645 ft |
| End | 2.9 mi | 2,405 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
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Source of truth
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cedar Hills, UT · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Utah County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · US Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:801-999-2103
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