Hiking Ruth Lake in the High Uinta Mountains, Utah

December was a long month. I promised in my last blog that I'd continue with some new trails from the Uintas and here we are at last. As is the case with many people during the Christmas season, I lost track of time and focused on things other than my blog. Now, after a nearly … Continue reading Hiking Ruth Lake in the High Uinta Mountains, Utah

Backpacking to Jordan Lake via the East Fork Duchesne River Trail, High Uintas, UT

Ahh, the beauty of this trip! This was an excellent backpacking trip in Utah, and the first trip I did overnight without my car out West. I know, sounds a little weird right? I wish I'd gotten out backpacking years earlier during my time in Utah but, as it turned out, that just wasn't in … Continue reading Backpacking to Jordan Lake via the East Fork Duchesne River Trail, High Uintas, UT

Hiking Jordan Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness, Utah

a day. This trail is 14.8 miles roundtrip with 1,600 feet of elevation change, concluding at the scenic Jordan Lake

Hoover Lake, Shepard Lake, and Fehr Lake in the Uinta Mountains, Utah

This is a short, easy day hike or a very short intro-level backpacking hike. Take some water, snacks, and a camera!

Hiking to Crystal Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness, Utah

quarter of a mile to this sprawling lake, and enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and splashing in a lake!