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North Slope Road (FS058)
Evanston, Utah
25.7 mi
/ 2864 ft gain
North Slope Road (FS058) is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Evanston, Wyoming.
Camping and Skiing at Lily Lake
Evanston, Utah
When driving to the trailhead you must go through Evanston Wyoming to get there. The trailhead is located near the Bear River Lodge off the Mirror Lake Highway (UT 150).The Lily Lake area in the Uintas is full of snowy landscapes waiting to be explored on skis, snowshoes, or even a snowmobile. You will find plenty of solitude and a satisfying increase in your heart rate as you trek through the ...
Allsop Lake Trail
Evanston, Utah
16.84 mi
/ 1955 ft gain
Allsop Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakley, Utah.
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead
Evanston, Utah
5.0
18 mi
/ 3423 ft gain
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...
Camp at Christmas Meadows in the Uinta National Forest
Evanston, 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...
Kermsuh Lake Trail
Evanston, Utah
5.0
13.04 mi
/ 1722 ft gain
Kermsuh Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakley, Utah.
Christmas Meadows to Ryder Lake
Evanston, Utah
14.83 mi
/ 1978 ft gain
Christmas Meadows to Ryder Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Oakley, Utah.
Backpack to Ryder Lake
Evanston, Utah
4.7
18 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
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...
Hike to Ostler Peak in the High Uintas
Evanston, Utah
13.7 mi
/ 3935 ft gain
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...
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Evanston, Utah
Stillwater (Ut)
Overview
Stillwater Campground is located 32 miles from Evanston, Wyoming, just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,500...
Evanston, Utah
Christmas Meadows Campground
Overview
Christmas Meadows Campground is located just a few miles off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, 36 miles from Evanston, Wyoming. The ...
Hanna, Utah
Mirror Lake
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Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an eleva...
Hanna, Utah
Moosehorn
Overview
Moosehorn Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Moosehorn Lake at an elevation of 10,400 ...
Kamas, Utah
Lost Creek Campground
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Lost Creek Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet....
Kamas, Utah
Trial Lake Campground
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Trial Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Trial Lake at an elevation of 9,500 feet...
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