Recreation area

The Hole Trailhead

Manti-La Sal National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Hole Trailhead (TH) marks the entrance to the Hole Trail, which is ~6.6 miles in length and provides a connection between Muddy Creek Road ,just north of Emery, Utah, and Sage Flat Road/Forest Road (FR) 0315.  The trailhead is at ~6400' elevation.

Getting there

The Hole Trailhead (TH) is located approximately 9.6 miles north of Emery, Utah.  Approximately 3.5 miles east/northeast of Emery on State Route (SR) 10, head north on Muddy Creek Road/County Road 801.  Continue on Muddy Creek Road until you get to the Manti-LaSal National Forest boundary, approximately 3 miles.  The road turns into Forest Road (FR) 0042.  Continue on the FR for another 0.2 miles and the trailhead will be on the north.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.