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Amethyst Lake Trail
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 Amethyst Lake Trail is a broad, fairly level trail which is generally in good condition (except for a few large mudholes). It rises gently through meadows of grass and wildflowers as well as strands of lodgepole pine.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas |
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| Difficulty: |
Intermediate
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| Length: |
6 miles oneway |
| Elevation: |
1,800 feet |
| Time to Allow: |
1 1/2 to 2 hours |
| Season: |
June to October |
| Map: |
USGS Map: Christmas Meadows
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Some More Things to Know |
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At the first trail junction, take the left-hand fork trail (it is well marked) as it goes up Ostler Creek. The trail will be very steep for the first two miles, but then it levels out in a meadow basin area. Amethyst lake has no trail to it so bring a good topographical map and a good compass. You should plan to camp in the area adjacent to the large meadow below Amethyst Lake since firewood is scarce higher up and there is more protection from the weather here. ..Campground and parking at the trailhead. Horse ramp available
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Directions to Trailhead |
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Roughly 49 miles northeast out of Kamas (1/2 mile south of the Bear River Ranger Station) turn east on to the Christmas Meadows Road and follow this well-graded dirt road 4 miles to the trailhead. The trailhead is well marked and signed. Parking is available, although spaces may be filled on warm summer weekends. A horse ramp is available. The Christmas Meadows Campground is located adjacent to the trailhead and provides developed site camping.
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