Asay Knoll

Best Time to Visit Asay Knoll

Specific seasonal guidance for Asay Knoll isn't detailed in the information available for this listing. It sits at higher elevation on the Asay Bench in Dixie National Forest backcountry, so conditions can be expected to vary through the year, but no particular season or month is called out as best for this hike. Check the trail tips below for current road and access conditions before planning your visit.

Trail Tips for Asay Knoll

• This is Dixie National Forest land, not national park interior, so dogs are generally fine to bring along
• Dispersed camping is generally allowed in the surrounding area if you want to extend the trip
• Check current road and trail conditions with the Dixie National Forest office before heading out — access roads here can be rough or seasonally impassable

Getting to Asay Knoll

Asay Knoll sits on the Asay Bench in Garfield County, within Dixie National Forest backcountry, a short drive from the town of Alton. This is Forest Service land rather than a maintained national park unit, part of the surrounding backcountry rather than a developed park interior.

• Located on the Asay Bench in Garfield County, Dixie National Forest backcountry
• A short drive from the town of Alton
• Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, not the National Park Service — see the trail tips below for current access conditions

What to Expect on Asay Knoll

Asay Knoll tops out around 8,163 feet on the Asay Bench, deep in Garfield County's Dixie National Forest backcountry. A loop trail of roughly four miles wraps around and climbs the knoll, making for a half-day outing rather than a technical climb. Most of the loop stays easy, but a couple of rocky, rougher patches on the way up bump the overall difficulty a notch, so expect some careful footing near the top.

The reward is a 360-degree view across the surrounding forest and plateau country. Hiking here is quiet and low-traffic, typical of this part of the forest.