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2.6 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-435 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
131 ft
Altitude change
9,257 ft
Altitude min
9,467 ft
Altitude start
9,596 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
31.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,083 ft
Distance flat

Bare Spot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thousand Lake Mountain
    Torrey, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #4170
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #77159 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302409 in Trail Running
    • #313648 in Hiking
    • #5600 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Fishlake National Forest

Traverse across the southwestern flank of Thousand Lake Mountain. This trail is named because it is a drier and less forested than other trails this high, but the views are great and it can be useful for loop trips.

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        Directions to bare-spot trailhead (38.388830, -111.511350)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bare Spot

        Where is Bare Spot located?
        Bare Spot is located in Thousand Lake Mountain, Torrey, Utah, United States. It is part of the Thousand Lake Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.38883, -111.51135.
        How hard is Bare Spot?
        Bare Spot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Bare Spot?
        Bare Spot has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 435 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,257 ft to 9,631 ft.
        Is Bare Spot a point to point trail?
        Bare Spot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Bare Spot?
        Bare Spot is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Bare Spot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bare Spot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Bare Spot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bare Spot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Bare Spot?
        Bare Spot is a very popular trail. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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