Facility · Utah ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Candland Mountain Trail #5398 is 5.6 miles long. It begins at Highway 31 and ends high on Candland Mountain. It climbs 1,319 feet from 8,930 feet in elevation to 10,249 feet. This trail intersects with Mill Canyon Trail #5063 which provides access back to UT-31 and Huntington Canyon. This trail passes primarily through open high elevation meadows and some spruce-fir vegetation.
Difficulty Level: More Difficult
Elevation Change:
North West End (Highway 31): 8,930 feet
South East End (Candland Mtn): 10,249 feet
From Huntington, head north on Main Street toward 100 North. Turn west onto UT-31 and travel approximately 27.4 miles to Candland Mountain Trail #5398 located on your left.
39.59563, -111.22173 · 39°35'44.3"N 111°13'18.2"W
Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 31 | 38 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 74 | 72 | 63 | 48 | 35 | 25 |
| Low °F | 4 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 35 | 41 | 40 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 2 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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