Goat Spring Trail,
Dixie National Forest

Located 15.3 miles from Enterprise, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
12,155 Steps 1  (5.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Dixie Goat Spring Trail

Elevation

The Goat Spring Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,353 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,509 ft. and an elevation range of 1,844 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.5 mi6,509 ft8,353 ft1,844 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.5 hrs93.81,125 ft1,755 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.5 hrs146.21,755 ft1,125 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Goat Spring Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Central West, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Central East, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Grass Valley, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Veyo, UT
  5. Topo Map: Saddle Mountain, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Signal Peak, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Santa Clara, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Washington, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Harrisburg Junction, UT

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Goat Spring Trail #31016.

What is the length of the Goat Spring Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) or 12,155 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Goat Spring Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.5 hours in one direction and in 2.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.