Top Adventures in Evanston
Camping and Skiing at Lily Lake
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 exp...
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead
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 s...
18 miles
3423 ft gain
Camp at Christmas Meadows in the Uinta National Forest
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 inclu...
Backpack Amethyst Basin
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 clearanc...
12 miles
1900 ft gain
Backpack to Ryder Lake
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 skir...
18 miles
2000 ft gain
Hike to Ostler Peak in the High Uintas
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 ...
13.7 miles
3935 ft gain
Hike to Tokewanna Peak in the High Uintas
Climbing all of Utah's 13ers is nota popular trend, yet. Most people seek out Colorado's 14ers for their summit height, but don't let Utah's 13ers be overshadowed by their neighbors to the East. Utah's 13ers are remote. The closest 13er to a road ...
17 miles
4202 ft gain
Hike to Round, Sand, and Fish Lake in the Uinta Mountains
The Dry Fork Trailhead at the end of Weber Canyon Rd is the starting point for the hike to Round, Sand, and Fish Lakes in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. In the early spring and summer, this trail can be wet due to snowmelt runoff, but by mid-summer,...
9 miles
2000 ft gain
Backpack to Cutthroat Lake
There 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 th...
4 miles
280 ft gain
Scale the Cliffs at Ruth Lake
Getting 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 ...
Hike to Ruth Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness
The 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 lake...
2 miles
300 ft gain
Backpack to Dead Horse Lake
Dead Horse Lake is a lightly trafficked and highly scenic route in the High Uintas Wilderness. The trail is easy enough to do overnight but I recommend taking an extra day to explore the area around Dead Horse Lake. From the trailhead you will h...
21 miles
1400 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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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 feet. The confluence of the Stillwater Fork and Hayden Fork... -
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 byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for ... -
Hanna, Utah
Mirror Lake
Overview Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mounta... -
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 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are ... -
Kamas, Utah
Lost Creek Campground
Overview 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. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known... -
Kamas, Utah
Trial Lake Campground
Overview 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. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are know...
