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Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
- Where
- Maeser, UT (Uintah County)
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Good to know
Utah's first public via ferrata offers steel-rung and cable climbing routes along canyon walls in Ashley Gorge, with options ranging from beginner-friendly to technical sections. Guided climbs and gear rentals are available through an outfitter in Vernal, or experienced climbers can go independently after completing required paperwork.
Updated October 22, 2026
Utah's first public via ferrata, billed as the longest public route of its kind in the country, in Ashley Gorge in the Ashley National Forest about 12 miles outside Vernal. Steel rungs and cables lead you along the canyon walls, with lines from beginner-friendly sections to more exposed, technical ones. Guided climbs and gear rentals are available from Dyno Outfitters in Vernal; experienced climbers can go on their own after signing a waiver and following the posted rules.
About Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is an outdoor climbing area in Maeser, Utah, in Uintah County. It's the only outdoor climbing area on Go Do within 30 miles. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers. Its own website is linked above.
Make a day of it
Places to stay
- Motel Six · Hotel · Vernal · 8.8 mi
- Days Inn by Wyndham Vernal · Hotel · Vernal · 8.8 mi
More to do nearby
- Rojo Trailhead · Hiking Trail · 2.3 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
Maeser, Utah.
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