Candland Mountain Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,732 ft
Elevation

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

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Getting there

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

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F273138435566747263483525
Low °F431018273541403222152
Precip in2.82.52.32.82.01.01.01.61.71.92.12.7

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.

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Common questions about Candland Mountain Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Candland Mountain Trailhead?
No. Candland Mountain Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Candland Mountain Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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