Donut Falls Trailhead, Utah
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Donut Falls Trailhead
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Kamas, Utah
Hike Bald Mountain in the Uintas
4.54 mi / 1250 ft gainBald Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the Uintas, so get an early start if you want to beat the crowds. Those willing to hike in before dawn will be rewarded with an unforgettable sunrise at the summit. I HIGHLY recommend this as a sunrise hike. The trail starts out with steep switchb...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Camp at Pyramid Lake in Murdock Basin of Utah's Uinta Mountains
Grab a fishing pole, hammock, or book. Pyramid Lake is the perfect setting to kick back and relax in Murdock Basin of Utah's Uinta Mountains! Pyramid Lake is at an elevation of 9,700 feet with a 1,000-foot tall mountain directly to the west of the lake. Due to this steep face butting up to the e...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Hike to Cuberant Lake
6 mi / 1066 ft gainThe hike to Cuberant Lake is 3-miles with a couple of steeper sections, but for the most part, it is a flat hike. From the Pass Lake Trailhead, you will head west on the Lofty Lake Loop Trail. On this part of the trail, you pass through meadows with Bald and Reid Peaks in the background, which is...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Hike the Lofty Lake Loop Trail
4.54.2 mi / 935 ft gainLofty Lake Loop Trail is located in the High Uintas near Kamas, Utah. The trail can be found right off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway about 32 miles east of Kamas and starts at the Pass Lake Trailhead. This is a fairly mellow trail with some areas of good elevation gain, enough to get your heart w...Read more -
Huntsville, Utah
Green Pond Loop
4.52.44 mi / 436 ft gainAbout a mile before Snowbasin, is a parking lot with a map and trail marker. The first incline is steep and follows a single track trail that leads to the ponds. This trail is great year-round, but in the winter, you may have some stray backcountry snowboarders in the area. It's pretty quiet over...Read more -
Springville, Utah
Rappel the Red Ledges
4.01 mi / 180 ft gainThis is a sweet spot to go rappelling near Spanish Fork, UT. It's located at the Red Ledges in Diamond Fork Canyon. There is a picnic area, grill and restrooms near the base. The unique formations are beautiful to hike around and fun to rappel down. The hike is pretty short, but steep. We did...Read more -
Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park
3.03.3 mi / 1699 ft gainWaterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ogden, Utah.Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Diamond Fork (Fifth Water) Hot Springs
4.24.63 mi / 663 ft gainWhen you hike out to Diamond Fork aka Fifth Water hot springs, get ready for an amazing experience! The lower fall is visible from the main pool. If you want to continue to go further up the creek, you will run into the second fall, which is the most photogenic of them all. There are also two poo...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Fifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead
5.04.98 mi / 787 ft gainFifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you to a hot springs located near Spanish Fork, Utah. Dogs are permitted on this trail on-leash. If heading to the hot springs with your pup, please be respectful of others visiting the hot springs. Along this ...Read more -
Oakley, Utah
Backpack to Cutthroat Lake
4 mi / 280 ft gainThere isn't a trail to Cutthroat Lake so for a portion of the hike will be cross-country. I highly recommend bringing a GPS but with intermediate route-finding skills you should be able to find your way. We used the Gaia GPS app and this made the hike much easier. The distance depends on the r...Read more -
Oakley, Utah
Scale the Cliffs at Ruth Lake
4.8Getting There From Evanston, take the Mirror Lake Highway 150 about 42 miles to the Ruth Lake trailhead and follow the easy hike up from the highway; just look for the signs directing you to Ruth Lake. The Trail/The Climbs Once on the trail, keep an eye out to your left and soon you'll see the cl...Read more -
Oakley, Utah
Hike to Ruth Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness
5.02 mi / 300 ft gainThe Uintas are a high elevation, pristine mountain wilderness located in Utah. This range receives over 400 inches of precipitation annually, and you can find water everywhere. There are 400+ miles of streams, waterfalls, and more than 2,000 lakes! One of the prettiest and most accessible of th...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Hike to Hayden Peak in the High Uintas
3.63 mi / 2053 ft gainHayden Peak is by all means the monarch mountain of the Mirror Lake Highway. By that, I mean that Hayden Peak is easily the most rugged and impressive peak that can be viewed from the road. Driving over Bald Mountain Pass towards Evanston, WY, this peak looks amazing. There are few mountains out ...Read more -
Syracuse, Utah
Buffalo Point Trail
5.00.95 mi / 253 ft gainBuffalo Point Trail is a heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Syracuse, Utah.Read more -
Davis County, Utah
Hike the Buffalo Point Trail on Antelope Island
4.01 mi / 300 ft gainAntelope Island State Park is a gem within the Utah State Park system. With over 28,000 acres, it is the biggest island located in the Great Salt Lake...the largest salt water lake in the Western hemisphere. It is incredibly scenic, with beautiful shoreline and beaches, grassy plains, mountaino...Read more -
Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon
4.02.44 mi / 1394 ft gainWaterfall Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in the Ogden area. The trailhead is easy to find, just head east on 29th street until you hit the base of the mountains and the parking lot is on the right. There are plenty of parking spots and restrooms but sometimes the restrooms are locked. T...Read more