Difficulty 2/5 Open now · Season: Yearlong Trail open to all vehicles

Dory Canyon

Forest Trail 5969 · near Spanish Valley, Utah · Managed by Manti-La Sal National Forest

8,301 ft6,439 ft0 mi5.9 mi
Route: USDA Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, snapshot 2026-10-30. Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Trailhead 38.44972, -109.35616.
Length
6.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,171 ft
High point
8,301 ft
Surface
—
Nearest town
Spanish Valley

About this trail

Dory Canyon is a 6.2-mile route (Forest Trail 5969) managed by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah. The trailhead is about 3.9 miles from Spanish Valley. Elevation gain along the route totals about 2,171 feet, with a high point of 8,301 feet. Agency vehicle designation: trail open to all vehicles. The published season is yearlong. Our starting difficulty rating is 2 of 5, with low confidence. Check current conditions with Manti-La Sal National Forest before you go.

Closures and conditions change. Check with Manti-La Sal National Forest before you go. Off-road travel carries risk; you are responsible for your own safety and for staying on designated routes. Current conditions

How we rated it

2/5 Moderate, high clearance, low confidence. This is a starting rating derived from public agency data, not a guidebook grade:

  • Forest Service motorized trail, not a road

How we build trail pages · Agency route ID: 0410-5969

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