Difficulty 2/5 Closed for season · Season: Varies by segment: Yearlong, Jun 17 to Sep 30 High-clearance vehicles; open to OHVs

Indian Creek

Forest Road 50079 · near Monticello, Utah · Managed by Manti-La Sal National Forest

10,301 ft7,673 ft0 mi14.5 mi
Route: USDA Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, snapshot 2026-10-30. Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Trailhead 37.87595, -109.43937.
Length
15.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,448 ft
High point
10,318 ft
Surface
Native material
Nearest town
Monticello

About this trail

Indian Creek is a 15.2-mile route (Forest Road 50079) managed by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah. The trailhead is about 5.6 miles from Monticello. Elevation gain along the route totals about 2,448 feet, with a high point of 10,318 feet. Agency vehicle designation: high-clearance vehicles; open to OHVs. Published season: Varies by segment: Yearlong, Jun 17 to Sep 30. The surface is listed as native material. 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 maintenance level 2 (high-clearance vehicles)

How we build trail pages · Agency route ID: 0410-50079

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