Great Western Trail
1.9 mi
Distance
233 ft
Elev. Gain
44m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
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 Salt Lake County, Utah. It is 1.9 miles long and gains 233 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Emigration Canyon, 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 | 2,725 ft |
| End | 1.9 mi | 2,567 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:
- Emigration Canyon, UT · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Salt Lake 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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