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1.9 miles
Distance
1,012 ft
Climb
2 miles
High Point
1,012 ft
Altitude change
10,487 ft
Altitude min
10,488 ft
Altitude start
11,499 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
48.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat

Mount Ellen Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Escalante
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail climbs to the summit of Mt. Ellen (11,522ft), the highest point in Garfield County. There is very little shade along the way. This route ends at the highest peak, but topo maps show "Ellen Peak" further north, which is actually a few feet lower.

Disclaimer

This trail is in a wilderness area, so no bikes or motor vehicles.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Ellen located?
      Mount Ellen is located in Escalante, Utah, United States. It is part of the Escalante trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.08584, -110.8024.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Ellen?
      Mount Ellen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Ellen?
      Mount Ellen has 1,012 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 10,487 ft to 11,500 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Ellen a point to point trail?
      Mount Ellen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Mount Ellen?
      Mount Ellen is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Ellen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Ellen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Ellen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Ellen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Ellen?
      Mount Ellen has limited popularity data available. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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