West Basin
2.0 mi
Distance
869 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 5m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Basin is a point-to-point trail in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service, in Summit County, Utah. It is 2 miles long and gains 869 feet. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Oakley, Utah, about 23 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 | 2,863 ft |
| End | 2.0 mi | 3,133 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
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:
- Oakley, UT · about 23 mi away
- County:
- Summit 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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