Shay Ridge (FR 50104) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access
Shay Ridge (FR 50104) in UT
Road corridorManti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
13 mi from Monticello
9.0 mi off US 191 (straight line)
Maps 8,205 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Manti-La Sal National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 10 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Aspen Flat / Shay Ridge Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 10.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 5.7 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 8.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- North Peak stands 2,616 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles east.
- Hop Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.