The Hole Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

6,419 ft
Elevation

The Hole Trailhead (TH) marks the entrance to the Hole Trail, which is ~6.6 miles in length and provides a connection between Muddy Creek Road ,just north of Emery, Utah, and Sage Flat Road/Forest Road (FR) 0315.  The trailhead is at ~6400' elevation.

Getting there

The Hole Trailhead (TH) is located approximately 9.6 miles north of Emery, Utah.  Approximately 3.5 miles east/northeast of Emery on State Route (SR) 10, head north on Muddy Creek Road/County Road 801.  Continue on Muddy Creek Road until you get to the Manti-LaSal National Forest boundary, approximately 3 miles.  The road turns into Forest Road (FR) 0042.  Continue on the FR for another 0.2 miles and the trailhead will be on the north.

38.98045, -111.24474 · 38°58'49.6"N 111°14'41.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F374354627183898678654937
Low °F142029354554605849372515
Precip in0.70.60.60.50.80.50.90.81.11.00.50.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 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 The Hole Trailhead

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

Camping near The Hole Trailhead

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

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