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Black Stairs Trail

Inside Dixie National Forest
Tops out at 10,122 ft

1.6 mi one way · 790 ft climb · 10,122 ft high point · Very hard

In Dixie National Forest · Utah · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Black Stairs Trail climbs 790 feet in 1.6 miles to 10,122 feet in Dixie National Forest via very difficult terrain.

Elevation

790 ft of gain and 19 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Aquarius Ranger Station
Campground · Utah

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 790 ft
Descent: 19 ft
High point: 10,122 ft
Low point: 9,351 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 38.0990° N · 111.6067° W

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Cassidy Arch

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Camp 2 mi away

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Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Golden Throne

Ends at Golden Throne Viewpoint
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2,445 ft of climbing

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Rim Overlook

Ends at Rim Overlook
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Camp 1 mi away

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Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Hickman Bridge

Ends at Hickman Bridge Overlook
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1.3 mi one way · 529 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Chokecherry Atv Trail

Summits Chokecherry Point
Inside Dixie National Forest
1,922 ft of climbing

3.2 mi one way · 1,922 ft climb · Easy

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Signal

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Weather

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Fri60°41°Mostly Sunny
Sat60°38°Sunny
Sun61°40°Sunny
Mon62°41°Mostly Sunny
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