Rust Spring Trailhead
Overview
Rust Spring Trailhead is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Fishlake along Highway 25 at 9,050 feet in elevation. This trailhead provides access to Buck Flat, Hancock Flat and Fishlake Hightop.
Facilities
There is a dirt and gravel parking area and an information kiosk at this site. Please pack out, what you pack in.
Natural Features
Rust Spring Trailhead is situated in a sage flat with sparse quaking aspen stands scattered around the vicinity.
Recreation
Popular activities in the nearby area include OHV Riding on designated routes, hiking, horseback riding, camping and scenic driving. Areas of interest nearby include Fishlake, Mytoge Mountain and the Fishlake Hightop Plateau.
General Information
May - November
- Overnight camping is prohibited at the trailhead.
- Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.
- Use existing sites and park only on durable surfaces (not vegetation).
- Avoid creating new trails.
- All motorized travel is restricted to designated travel routes. Cross country travel, driving around closed gates and width restriction barriers, and driving on meadows is prohibited.
- All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
- Motorized users should yield to hikers, horses and non-motorized users.
- Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
- Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
- Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors.
- Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog.
Address: 138 South Main Street Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 896-1020
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.51474
Longitude: -111.78102
Elevation
9,050
Directions
Rust Springs Trailhead is 36.9 miles east of Richfield, Utah. Head east on UT-118 N/E 300 N toward N 100 E 0.8 miles. Continue straight onto UT-119 E 8.8 miles. Turn right onto UT-24 E 23.1 miles then turn left onto UT-25 N 4.2 miles. The Trailhead kiosks will be just off the highway on the north side (at the entrance of Forest Road 057).
Parking
Dirt and gravel parking area
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
No restroom at this site
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
- Please stay on designated trails.
- Use weed-free hay to prevent the spread of invasive plant species.
- Tie horses to trees in a way that won't damage the tree.
