Panguitch Lake

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Panguitch Lake is where some of Utah's largest rainbow trout are fished each year; it's no wonder since the Paiute word for "big fish" is Panguitch. Visitors to the lake can also enjoy canoeing, camping, and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System. As Utah grew in the late 1800s, the Panguitch...Read More
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Highlights of Panguitch Lake

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
9814 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/01 - 11/30
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
076
Nearest Town
Panguitch
Nearest Services
Panguitch
Management Agency
Dixie National Forest
District
Cedar City Ranger District

Overview

Panguitch Lake is where some of Utah's largest rainbow trout are fished each year; it's no wonder since the Paiute word for "big fish" is Panguitch. Visitors to the lake can also enjoy canoeing, camping, and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System. As Utah grew in the late 1800s, the Panguitch Lake area became a retreat for people from all over southern Utah. You’ll find restaurants, boat rentals, general stores, lodges, and cabins for rent. Summer is the most active time of year around the lake, but during the winter months, ice fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. This trail easily descends 2,600’ through a beautiful mountain region within Dixie National Forest, ending in the valley near Parowan, Utah.

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77 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
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