A modest handful of high-rise buildings lends man-made shape to Salt Lake City's skyline, the mountains behind hinting at the outdoors-oriented haven this flourishing urban center really is behind the show of church and state.
A short spur trail off of the Highline Trail, providing access to three small lakes: Wilder, Wyman and Packard. All three lakes are surrounded by old growth forest. Packard Lake sits on the edge of the Duchesne River breaks, and the view down the river is breathtaking. The lakes are all planted with fish, but fishing success is usually only fair to poor. The shorelines of these small lakes have suffered from overuse in the past.
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 35 miles northeast of Kamas and about 3 miles in on the Highline Trail
Length:
1.5 mile loop
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Elevation Change:
900
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Hayden Park
Additional Details:
Trail is easy to follow to Wilder and Wyman Lakes and a bit harder to find between Wyman and Packard. The trail receives moderate to heavy use during weekends in July and August. Please help protect the shorelines by camping back away from the lakes in the forest. If you have a fire, use an existing fire ring.
Basic Directions
Along Highway 150 roughly 35 miles northeast out of Kamas and about 3 miles in on the Highline Trail
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