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2.0 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-1,400 ft
Descent
5,165 ft
High Point
-1,160 ft
Altitude change
4,005 ft
Altitude min
5,165 ft
Altitude start
4,006 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-82.8%
Grade max
53.5%
Grade min
1,667 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat

Honaker Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cedar Mesa
    Blanding, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #41688 in Hiking [+]
    • #182010 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,043 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #4,087 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Built in the late 1890s and early 1900s as a supply route for gold prospectors, the trail connects the deeply entrenched San Juan River with the canyon rim over above. Popular with geologists, the trail serves as the type locality for the Pennsylvanian Honaker Trail Formation. Fossilized crinoids and brachiopods, as well as trace fossils of other organisms are visible along portions of the trail.

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Feb 8, 2026 @ 11:23am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 8, 2026
The trail is still in good condition and is recommended for experienced travelers.
Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:31pm
Mar 9, 2025
Trail’s in good condition. A couple of places rock-choked from June ‘24 flooding, but nothing to worry about. 5 miñes round trip from parking...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Honaker Trail located?
      Honaker Trail is located in Cedar Mesa, Blanding, Utah, United States. It is part of the Cedar Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.18851, -109.95342.
      ▼ How hard is Honaker Trail?
      Honaker Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Honaker Trail?
      Honaker Trail has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,400 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,005 ft to 5,165 ft.
      ▼ Is Honaker Trail a point to point trail?
      Honaker Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Honaker Trail?
      Honaker Trail is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Honaker Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Honaker Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Honaker Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 41 minutes to hike Honaker Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Honaker Trail?
      Honaker Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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