Reader Basin
0.8 mi
Distance
233 ft
Elev. Gain
23m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Reader Basin is a trail in Duchesne County, Utah. It is 0.8 miles long and gains 233 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is McKinnon, Wyoming, about 18 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 | 3,071 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 3,146 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 18 mi away
- County:
- Duchesne County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Pole Creek Lake Campground
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Paradise Guard Station
8.3 mi awayVernal, UT
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Whiterocks
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