Trails

Bull Creek Pass

20 miles south of Hanksville. Bull Creek Pass circles west of the UT 95 and UT 276.
Distance
68 miles
Elevation Gain
6532ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Est. Time
6-8 hrs

The Experience

Bull Creek Pass Trail takes you up and through the Henry Mountains. Even though the road can me small in parts, make sure you stay on the designated path so you do not destroy the wildlife. Bull Creek Pass is Bull Creek Pass takes you up and through the Henry Mountains. Even though the road can me small in parts, make sure you stay on the designated path so you do not destroy the wildlife.

Trail Coordinates / Points Of Interest

Sandy Creek Staging Area
N 38d6’18” W 111d03’22”
38.105
-111.056111
McMillian Springs Campground
N 38d4’19” W 110d50’53”
38.071944
-110.848056
BLM Ranger Station
N 38d4’12” W 110d50’24”
38.07
-110.84
Mt Ellen Trailhead
N 38d5’09” W 110d48’09”
38.085833
-110.8025
Old Miners Cabin
N 38d4’47” W 110d40’25”
38.079722
-110.673611
Old Miners Shack
N 38d4’43” W 110d39’44”
38.078611
-110.662222
Little Egypt Staging Area
N 38d5’49” W 110d37’23”
38.096944
-110.623056
Crescent Creek Junction
N 38d4’25” W 110d45’39”
38.073611
-110.760833
Bull Creek Pass / Lonesome Beaver Junc
N 38d5’42” W 110d46’43”
38.095
-110.778611
Mt Ellen Summit Monument
N 38d6’17” W 110d48’35”
38.104722
-110.809722
Lonesome Beaver Campground
N 38d6’52” W 110d46’22”
38.114444
-110.772778

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Weather by Season

Spring & Fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for hiking and exploring.
Spring
65°F
Summer
88°F
Fall
70°F
Winter
30°F

Trail Safety & Ethics

Help us preserve Capitol Reef Country for future generations and ensure your own safety in the desert.
Leave No Trace Pack out everything you pack in. Stay on designated trails to protect fragile desert crusts and native vegetation. Leave what you find for others to enjoy.
Flash Floods Check the forecast. Canyons and washes can flood instantly from rain occurring miles away. Avoid narrow areas if rain is predicted in the region.
Pets Know the rules. Leash laws and pet access vary by trail and land management area. Always carry extra water for your four-legged hikers.
Emergency Be prepared. Cell service is unreliable in the backcountry. Carry a physical map, a first aid kit, and always notify someone of your planned route and return time.