Great Western Trail - McGath Section
7.5 mi
Distance
1,099 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 3m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Great Western Trail - McGath Section is a point-to-point trail in Garfield County, Utah. It is 7.5 miles long and gains 1,099 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Boulder, Utah, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,883 ft |
| High point | 4.0 mi | 3,021 ft |
| End | 7.5 mi | 2,472 ft |
Trail Details
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
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Boulder, UT · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Garfield County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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