Wheeler Fork
0.9 mi
Distance
659 ft
Elev. Gain
38m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wheeler Fork is a point-to-point trail in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service, in Wasatch County, Utah. It is 0.9 miles long and gains 659 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Independence, Utah, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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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
- Surface
- Dirt
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:
- Independence, UT · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Wasatch 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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