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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Uinta Mountains

    Cataract Gorge Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
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    10.3 km
    Elevation
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    346 m
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    The Cataract Gorge Trail is a moderately challenging trail in the Western Uintas. This trail is used by hikers, mountain bikers, and off-highway-vehicle drivers. With low-traffic year-round, the Cataract Gorge Trail is a hidden gem in the Utah Wilderness.

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    Route Description for Cataract Gorge Trail

    The Cataract Gorge Trail is a beautiful trail in western Uintas. Access to this trail does require a vehicle with high clearance and four-wheel drive. If you do not have such a vehicle, you can park just off Highway 150 and hike to the trailhead; however, this adds about 6.4 km to your hike (round-trip). The Cataract Gorge Trail is used by hikers, mountain-bikers, and OHV drivers; when hiking, stay aware of your surroundings and allow folks on wheels to pass you by. This trail does not get a lot of visitors throughout the year but for no good reason. The hike along the Cataract Gorge Trail features stunning views and an incredible waterfall. If you have the ability to access this hike, this trail is not one to miss.

    Beginning at the Murdock ATV Trailhead, follow E Portal Road southeast along Little Deer Creek and up the switchbacks to the Duchesne River. Enjoy a rest and the incredible views along the riverbank before turning around and retracing your steps back to the trailhead where you began

    Getting to the Cataract Gorge Trail Trailhead

    From Kamas, Utah, head east on Highway 150 for 34.4 km then take a right onto Murdock Basin Road. Follow Murdock Basin Road for 3.2 km up to the Murdock Basin ATV Trailhead; the Cataract Gorge Trail begins here.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      May to September

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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