Reader Basin
0.8 mi
Distance
131 ft
Elev. Gain
20m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Reader Basin is a trail in Duchesne County, Utah. It is 0.8 miles long and gains 131 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is McKinnon, Wyoming, about 17 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,146 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 3,187 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- McKinnon, WY · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Duchesne County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Ashley National Forest Pole Creek Lake Campground
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
Pole Creek Lake Campground
6.4 mi awayDuchesne, UT
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable

Paradise Guard Station
8.9 mi awayVernal, UT
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable TentCabin No Service
Whiterocks
10.7 mi awayWhiterocks River, UT
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