Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest spans northeast Utah and west-central Wyoming, offering rugged mountain terrain, pristine lakes and diverse outdoor trails.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Rockies |
| Subregion | Southern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | UtahWyoming |
| County | Utah CountyWasatch CountyGreen River CountySweetwater CountyUinta County |
| District | Washakie Ranger District |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.5 |
| Longitude | -109.5 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEAshley National Forest covers approximately 21,000 square kilometers across northeast Utah and west-central Wyoming. It is renowned for high alpine passes, such as the Douglas-FirPass and Brown's Fork, and turquoise mountain lakes like Mirror Lake and Oweep Lake. The forest's dramatic elevation range from around 2000m to peak summits over 3800m yields a spectrum of ecosystems: from sagebrush and aspen at lower elevations to permanent snowpack and krummholz near timberline. Visitors come for multi-use trails supporting hiking, mountain biking and winter sports; drivable forestry routes; and access to backcountry hunting and fishing. Key areas include the Wind River Range and portions of the Uinta Mountains, with activities varying by season—winter brings snowmobiling and ice climbing, summer is prime for peaks and lake swims. The forest’s proximity to towns like Mountain View and Big Piney makes it an accessible base for multi-day trips or day-adventure starting points.
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