Near Gold Knob Trail
View of Porcupine Rim/Castle Valley to the north
Near Gold Knob Trail
Hiking up to the knob
Near Gold Knob Trail
Looking south into the La Sal Mountains

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Gold Knob Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A trail to some unbelievable views!
4.5
mi
Distance
1,672
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.54mi
Distance
1,672ft
Elevation Gain
1,672ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
11,065ft
High Point
9,696ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Although there's quite a bit of climbing to get to Gold Knob, the payoff is worth the sweat. This trail begins where Miner's Basin Road ends. You can access the Miner's Basin mining area near the middle of the trail. There was copper discovered at the location, and it was mined back in the late 1800s. After leaving Miner's Basin, the trail turns in a southwesterly direction. Look for the Gold Knob Trail junction and take a slight right, contouring and climbing to the top.

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