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Gold Knob Trail: Grit, Grace, and the Long Game in the La Sal Mountains
Discover epic vistas on this 5-mile out-and-back in Manti-La Sal National Forest, SE of Moab, UT. Start at Warner Campground (elev. 9,500 ft), follow Miner's Basin Trail 1.4 mi, then veer left 0.5 mi up steep switchbacks to 11,055-ft Gold Knob summit. Gaze over Castle Valley's spires, Arches & Canyonlands NPs, La Sal peaks—pure high-desert reward. Moderate-strenuous; June-Oct best. Prep for wind, altitude.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Mar 312 min read
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