Burro Wash
Trail near Loa, Utah · Capitol Reef National Park
Hiking
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Trailhead: Burro Wash Trailhead
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Trailhead coordinates: 38.18156, -111.09427
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 5,186 to 5,729 ft
- Surface
- Native
- Managed by
- Capitol Reef National Park
- County
- Wayne County, Utah
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Capitol Reef Group Campground 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Fruita Campground 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- McMillan Spring Campground 15 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Pleasant Creek 6.6 mi long
- Capitol Gorge Spur Trail to Tanks 0.1 mi long
- Capitol Gorge 2.1 mi long
- Golden Throne 1.7 mi long
- Old Wagon Trail Loop 2.7 mi long
- Cottonwood Wash 3.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Burro Wash?
- Burro Wash is about 3.2 miles long, or about 6.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Burro Wash?
- About 621 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,186 and 5,729 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Burro Wash?
- Plan on about 2 hr 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Burro Wash?
- Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on Burro Wash?
- Burro Wash is open to hiking, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does Burro Wash start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Burro Wash Trailhead, at 38.18156, -111.09427.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.