Nielsen Dugway

4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Whether beginning or ending your adventure into the San Rafael Swell with the Nielsen Dugway trail, the yellow and orange sherbet cliffs are always a wonderful backdrop. The few challenges do little to distract from the views of towering rock buttes that poke out behind the Ponderosa Pines and Rock...Read More
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Highlights of Nielsen Dugway

Desert Category IconDesert
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
7023 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
638
Nearest Town
Green River
Nearest Services
Green River
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Price Field Office

Overview

Whether beginning or ending your adventure into the San Rafael Swell with the Nielsen Dugway trail, the yellow and orange sherbet cliffs are always a wonderful backdrop. The few challenges do little to distract from the views of towering rock buttes that poke out behind the Ponderosa Pines and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees that line the trail. The contrasting layers of the sandstone cliffs are incredibly vibrant along this specific trail within The Swell. Set up basecamp near the southern trailhead to explore all the historic stops this region offers.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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