Is the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Open?
Season status and the Vernal forecast as of Saturday, November 7, 2026. Updated hourly.
Status
In season
The route is in its open season (March 1 – November 30), sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. It still closes whenever it is raining or snowing.
Source: the county's official hours page. The county can close the route early for weather or maintenance.
7-Day Forecast for Vernal
Today
Sunny · wind 0 mph · 2% precip
54°F
Sunday
Patchy Fog then Sunny · wind 0 mph
54°F
Monday
Sunny · wind 0 mph
55°F
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny · wind 0 mph
56°F
Veterans Day
Sunny · wind 0 mph
55°F
Thursday
Sunny · wind 0 mph
55°F
Friday
Mostly Sunny · wind 0 mph · 3% precip
54°F
Forecast from the National Weather Service for Vernal, UT. The gorge sits higher and colder than town, and conditions in the canyon can differ.
What Closes the Route
- Rain or snow: the county closes the course. Wait for the rock and rungs to dry.
- Ice: late in the season, rungs and cables can ice up on cold mornings even when it's dry. Bring gloves and start after the sun hits the walls.
- Wind: doesn't close the route, but the sky bridges sway a lot.
- Heat: the cliffs get direct afternoon sun. In summer, start early and carry at least 2 liters of water.
Questions
Is the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata open year-round?
No. Uintah County lists the season as generally March 1 through November 30, weather permitting. It is open sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, during the season.
Does the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata close for rain or snow?
Yes. The county states that if it is raining or snowing, the course is closed. There is no gate or staff on site, so the call is yours: wet sandstone and iron rungs are extremely slippery.
Can you climb the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata when it is windy?
Wind does not close the route, but the county notes it makes the climb more challenging and the sky bridges sway a lot.
Who do I call about current conditions?
Call or text the Uintah County Trails Manager at 435-219-1180 before you drive out, especially in spring runoff season and late fall when ice is possible.
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