Christmas Meadows to Ryder Lake

Directions: The trail leaves from the Christmas Meadows Trailhead. From Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (US 150) turn on Christmas Meadows Rd. The campground and trailhead are around 3.5 miles down the road dirt road. The road is suitable for low clearance vehicles. Trip Length: 6 miles each way + optional day-hikes. Total Elevation Gain: 1,900' to the lake (It's only 1,500 to the camp at the meado...

Ryder Lake is accessed via the Stillwater Trail, beginning at the Christmas Meadows Trailhead off of Mirror Lake Highway. The trail heads due south from Christmas Meadows along the Stillwater River. It winds through lodgepole pine forests and skirts alpine meadows, gradually gaining elevation. After 3 miles, the trail forks. Take the right fork, as the left leads to Amethyst Lake (another popu...

Hiking Ostler Peak in the High Uintas Wilderness is a serious challenge for anyone. Typically, this hike is done over 2-3 days, with an overnight at the beautiful Ostler Lake. Strong hikers can do this hike in one day, however, as long as you are prepared and know the route.  The route up Ostler follows the hiking trail to Amethyst Lake for most of the way. This trail is very well marked. Start...

Kermsuh Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakley, Utah.

Just four miles from the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, this limited site campground is a great alternative to the larger, busier campgrounds at lower elevations. There are just 11 sites here, a few of which are first-come, first-serve. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection. There is also a camp host from which to buy firewood, but check...

Getting thereThis trip could be crammed into a really long day or even two days, but give yourself three days to really enjoy the area and not be too pressed for time.Your departure point is the East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead on the north slope of the Uintah Mountains. For most, this will be a bit further drive than other destinations in the range, but you are rewarded with beauty and le...