Salt Flat Springs Trail

Area Status: Open

The Salt Flat Springs Trail (formerly Squaw Trail) #038 is 4.1 miles long. The most commonly traveled direction is from Forest Road #071 (Geyser Pass) and to Forest Road #073 (Pack Creek-La Sal Pass). This trail traverses the face of the La Sals, crossing Brumley Creek and Dorry Canyon. It travels through aspen stands with outstanding views back towards Moab and Canyonlands National Park. This popular trail sees use by multiple different types of users, primarily, hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian users. Please respect one another and observe standard trail etiquette: mountain bikers yield to both hikers and equestrian users and hikers yield to equestrian users.

Elevation Change:

North End (Road #071): 8,982 feet

South End (Road #073): 8,694 feet

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Wildfire was in area. Please call the Moab Ranger District for current conditions: 435-259-7155. Use trail at own risk.
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding.
Closest Towns:	Moab, UT
Water:	Water is unavailable on this trail. Users should carry water.
Restroom:	None
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Moab Ranger District (435) 259-7155

General Information

Directions:

From Moab, head south on US-191/Main St and travel 7.8 miles. Turn left onto Co Rd #127/Old Airport Rd (brown sign indicating Ken’s Lake and La Sals is located at the turn on US-191) and travel 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd #127/Forest Road #046 (La Sal Mountain Loop) and travel 11.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #071 (Geyser Pass) and travel 3.0 miles to the trailhead on the right.

General Notes:

Latitude: 38 28' 44.4"N

Longitude: 109 17' 24.3"W

Datum: NAD83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds