Warner Lake/Beaver Basin Trail

Area Status: Open

The Warner Lake/Beaver Basin Trail #033, also known as Dry Fork Mill Creek Trail, is 5.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #063 (Warner Lake) and ends at Forest Road #669 (Beaver Basin). This trail is a great trail out from Warner Campground, past Warner Lake. A loop around the campground, through the aspen stand can be made by combining this trail with Forest Trail #084 (Warner Lake Campground) for a total 0.75 mile trail. This first 1.8 miles of this trail are heavily used by recreationists, while the portion of trail beyond the intersection with Forest Trail #315 (Burro Pass) is rarely visited and maintained. This portion can be difficult to follow towards Beaver Basin and climbs up to and traverses along a high ridgeline above treeline. This trail is open to hikers and equestrian users.

Elevation Change:

West End (Road #063): 9,386 feet

East End (Road #669): 10,620 feet

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Please call the Moab Ranger District if you need further information: 435-259-7155.
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Open to: Hiking and Horseback Riding.
Closest Towns:	Moab, UT
Water:	Water is unavailable on this trail. Users should carry water.
Restroom:	Restrooms are available in Warner Campground.
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 #063 (Warner Lake) and travel approximately 5.2 miles to Warner Lake Campground. Trailhead parking is available and labeled “day-use parking”.

General Notes:

Latitude: 38 31' 18.5"N

Longitude: 109 16' 42.9"W

Datum: NAD83

Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds