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Uinta Mountains - Hiking

The Uintas offers a network of some 100 trails that run hundreds of miles through the range. Your options range from an easy, short day hike to a pretty alpine lake to difficult multi-day climbs up peaks that exceed 13,000 feet. Most trails pass through mountain forests and pleasant meadows. Many run along streams to secluded alpine lakes. As a general observation, most of the hiking areas are not crowded, though the trails along Hwy 150 do become overused on summer weekends...To find hikes that meet your needs, simply fill out the form below and click "Submit". You'll get back a list of hikes that meet your criteria.



Kermusuh Lake Trail -- West Basin Intermediate
 2.1 miles oneway 1/2 hour to 1 hour
Gently rising trail through meadows and lodgepole pines to Kermsuh Lake Junction where it climbs steeply to the basin below Hayden Peak.
Kings Peak Intermediate
 31.2 mile roundtrip Day 1: 5 1/4 hours
Day 2: 5 1/4 hours
Day 3: 8 1/2 hours
day 4: 4 hours
As you probably know, Kings Peak is the highest point in Utah, and as you might imagine, this hike is a very popular one. According to Forest Service estimates the Henrys Fork Basin receives about 5,000 visitors annually. Many come for the express purpose of climbing Utah’s highest mountain, but many more come just to enjoy the abundant scenic beauty of the area and perhaps do a little fishing in the basin’s half dozen lakes.
Lakes Country Trail & Upper Setting Trail Intermediate
 12 miles oneway
These two trails are the highline trail of the Lakes Country, providing a high-elevation route between the head of Shingle Creek and the Crystal Lake Trailhead. Portions of this trail system have been built to a high standard, while other portions are obscure and difficult to follow. There are many alpine lakes along the route.
Left Hand Fork-East Fork Bear Trail -- Alsop Lake Intermediate
 5 miles oneway 1 to 1 1/2 hours
This trail follows an adjacent stream through open glades and meadows to Allsop Lake. It is a fairly gentle, rising trail and involves no river crossings. Nice views of the "Falls" apear 1/4 mile from the junction. The lake itself is located just under the crest of the Uintas and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful wildflower meadows in the area.
Little East Fork Black's Fork Trail -- Squaw Pass Intermediate
 8.6 miles oneway 3 to 5 hours
This is a nice (possible two day) hike with much variety: creeks, meadows, coniferous forest.
Main Fork Stillwater Trail Intermediate
 3.3 miles oneway 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
This trail runs through lodge pole pine forest and small meadows to its end at Hell Hole Lake, which has a partly open shoreline. The surrounding terrain is scenic and composed of large, boggy meadows and thick patches of conifers.
Middle Fork Blacks Fork Trail Intermediate
 9.2 miles oneway 3 to 5 hours
From Bobs Lake at the trailhead this trail makes a few difficult crossings over Middle Fork Creek on its way to the base of Tokawanna Peak. Good campsites and fishing grace the length of the trail.
Naturalist Basin Trail & Blue Lake Trail Intermediate
 2.5 miles oneway
These two trails provide access to the popular Naturalist Basin area from the Highline Trail.
North Fork Duchesne Trail (#086) Difficult
 10 miles oneway
This trail is a scenic route, especially in the early season when the high country is still blanketed in snow and the river bottom is blanketed in spring wildflowers. This trail and the connecting East Fork Trail are good "back door" entrances to the Pinto Lake and Grandaddy Basin areas for people who wish to avoid the crowded Highline Trail.
Notch Mountain Trail & Notch Lake Trail Intermediate
 14 mile loop
A trail system that provides a route from Trial Lake and the Crystal Lake Trailhead through Notch Mountain to Bald Mountain Pass, with spurs leading to Meadow Lake and the Weber River. Provides access to several alpine lakes.
Red Castle Lakes Difficult
 25.0 miles (round trip) Day 1: 7 3/4 hours
Day 2: 3 3/4 hours
Day 3: 6 1/4 hours
Hikers planning a trip to the scenic Red Castle Lakes on the north slope of the High Uintas generally have two different trails to choose from: the East Fork Smiths Fork Trail or the Bald Mountain Trail.
Ruth Lake Trail Easy
 1 mile oneway 1/3 to 3/4 hour
A nice, easy hike for the entire family; this trail is easy to hike even for small children. There are other lakes in the area which don't have developed trails on them, these lakes are easy to locate if you bring your topographical map along.
Smith-Morehouse Trail Intermediate
 10 miles oneway
A trail following Smith-Morehouse Creek from Smith & Morehouse Campground, past the Reservoir to Ledgefork Campground and on up to the pass above Island Lake.
Spirit Lake Trails Intermediate
 Various Various
Several trails originate near Spirit Lake.
Stillwater Fork Trail -- Middle Basin Intermediate
 8 miles oneway 3 to 5 hours
Stillwater Fork Trail is a broad, fairly level trail which rises gently through meadows of grass and wildflowers as well as stands of lodgepole pine. It brings views of craggy peaks and classic alpine scenery finishing at Ryder Lake.
Weber River Trail #079 Intermediate
 7 miles oneway
A trail following the Weber River from Pass Lake to Holiday Park. Both ends of the trail are accessible by road. Connects with Lofty Lake Trail and Notch Mountain Trail.
West Fork Blacks Fork -- Dead Horse Lake Intermediate
 8.5 miles oneway 3 to 5 hours
A sometimes tricky and difficult trail to follow through forest and meadows leading to Dead Horse Lake and on to Red Knob Pass where the trail gets steep and rocky. From here there are four drainages to choose from and follow.
Whiskey Creek Trail Easy
Wilder-Packard Trail #059 Intermediate
 1.5 mile loop
A short spur trail off of the Highline Trail, providing access to three small lakes: Wilder, Wyman and Packard.
Yellowpine Creek Trail & Yellowpine Lakes Trail Intermediate
 3.5 miles oneway
This is a short trail system that provides a route from the Mirror Lake Highway to Yellowpine and Castle Lakes by way of a steep, scenic canyon. The lower three miles of trail are a good choice for an early season ride or hike.

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