PlanYourTrip.
Everything you need to know before you go — the route, the drive, what to bring, and how to get your gear.
TheRoute.
The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is the longest via ferrata in the United States. Set in Ashley National Forest outside Vernal, Utah, the route climbs through 400 feet of exposed canyon terrain protected by fixed rungs, cable, and a high suspension-bridge crossing. Open March–November.
Outlaw
The entrance — a technical downclimb into the gorge. Sets the tone for the day.
The Pump
The longest and hardest sector. One-way once you start. Commit only if your group is ready.
The Soup
Features the Dynomite Sky Bridge and T-Rex Terrace overlook. Physically demanding but the views pay off.
Abduction
400 ft exposed climb out of the canyon. The grand finale. Most people's favorite sector.
GettingThere.
Ashley Gorge is in Ashley National Forest, about 20 minutes from Vernal, Utah. If you're coming from the Wasatch Front, you'll drive right through Roosevelt — which is exactly where you pick up your gear, self-service, 24/7.
Take I-15 south, then east on US-40 through Heber City, Duchesne, and into Roosevelt.
Pick up your gear self-service, 24/7, at our Roosevelt lockers.
Continue on US-40 to Vernal. Ashley Gorge is ~20 minutes south.
Total drive: ~3.5 hours
Head east on US-40 through Heber, Duchesne, and into Roosevelt.
Pick up your gear self-service, 24/7, at our Roosevelt lockers.
Continue on US-40 to Vernal. Ashley Gorge is ~20 minutes south via US-191.
Total drive: ~3 hours
Why pick up in Roosevelt? Most rental options are in Vernal — meaning you'd arrive, hunt down a shop, and then drive 20 more minutes to the trailhead. Our self-service lockers in Roosevelt are right on US-40, just 45 minutes from the trailhead, so you arrive ready to go. It also means you can return the gear on your way home without backtracking into Vernal — any time, day or night.
YourDay,StepbyStep.
WhattoBring.
Waivers&Requirements.
Signed during your booking. Covers liability for rental gear use. Completed digitally — no printing needed.
Included in the booking flowRequired by the county for all climbers, regardless of whose gear you use. Sign online and carry proof on the route — screenshot or printed copy.
Sign county waiver →ReadytoBook?
Reserve your kit online. Pick it up self-service, 24/7, from our Roosevelt locker on your way to Vernal. Return it on the way home.
Questions? Text Shaun at (435) 823-8046
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