To hike from Warner Lake to Oowah Lake begin following the well-defined trail from the parking area next to Warner Lake campground. Shortly after passing Warner Lake you'll reach a 4-way trail intersection. Follow the signs for Oowah Lake. From there continue hiking downhill until you reach the road, then follow the road up to Oowah Lake. If you have 2 vehicles you can park one at the bottom so you don't have to hike back up, which is obviously the most challenging piece of the hike.

Now, to be honest, the trail itself isn't that fun - it's rocky, steep, and rutted out in many places. But if you time your hike right during the fall you'll find yourself hiking through a golden aspen forest, which isn't something that most trails in Moab can offer. This is also a good option during warmer months when it's too hot to hike in the desert.

Trail Stats for Warner Lake to Oowah Lake Trail

Location: Manti-La Sal National Forest

Trailhead Location: Google Maps

Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy. We hiked directly from the Warner Campground, but there were plenty of parking spots at the main trailhead, plus overflow parking available.

Distance: 3.6 miles (out-and-back)

Elevation Gain: 850 ft.

Difficulty: Moderate (5.5-6.5/10)

Estimated Hike Time: 1-2 hours

Dog-Friendly?: Yes

Water Availability?: Yes, there's water at the lakes and some stream crossings along the trail.

Best Time of Year to Hike: Summer and fall

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