Great Western Trail
2.8 mi
Distance
781 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 19m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Great Western Trail is a point-to-point trail in Wasatch National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 781 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Emigration Canyon, Utah, about 2 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 | 1,842 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 2,072 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 2,033 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Emigration Canyon, UT · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Salt Lake County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Wasatch National Forest · United States Forest Service
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