Lyman, Wyoming

Top Spots in and near Lyman

Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Red Caslte Lake and Mt. Wilson

27 mi / 4200 ft gain

Utah's 13ers are generally overshadowed by their 14er neighbors to the east, but do not be fooled, Utah's 13ers require a tremendous amount of effort to summit. The closest 13er to a road, Tokewanna, is about 18 miles round trip. The farthest 13er peaks are more than 30 miles round trip. These pe...
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Evanston, Utah
Red Castle and Red Castle Lakes

4.6

23.13 mi / 2149 ft gain

The Red Castle is a stunning formation of crumbling red rock that rises around several small lakes, high in the Uinta Mountains. The trail begins at the China Meadows Trailhead. From there, it heads south for about 8 miles, winding through lodgepole pine forests and skirting vast alpine meadows, ...
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Evanston, Utah
Kings Peak

4.8

28.56 mi / 5213 ft gain

From the Henry Fork Trailhead (approx. 9400 feet elev.) the trail gains very little elevation during the first 5.5 miles with several lakes to camp by along the way. The first lake reached is Alligator Lake. At just under 3 miles from the trailhead, this beautiful lake is an excellent choice for ...
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Evanston, Utah
Hike to Tokewanna Peak in the High Uintas

17 mi / 4202 ft gain

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 is Tokewanna which comes in around 17-18 miles rou...
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Evanston, Utah
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 explored on skis, snowshoes, or even a snowmobile. Yo...
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Evanston, Utah
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead

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 ...
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Evanston, Utah
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 include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, d...
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Evanston, Utah
Kermsuh Lake Trail

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.
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Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Ryder Lake

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. A...
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Evanston, Utah
Hike to Ostler Peak in the High Uintas

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 ...
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Evanston, Utah
Amethyst Basin via Christmas Meadows

4.5

12.57 mi / 2303 ft gain

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 + opt...
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Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Dead Horse Lake

5.0

21 mi / 1400 ft gain

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 hike south on the West Fork Blacks Fork trail. The...
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Daggett County, Utah
Hike the Red Canyon Rim Trail at Flaming Gorge

5.0

5 mi

If you only have time for a quick trip to the overlook, the main network of paths leave directly north from the Red Canyon Visitor Center and lead to a few viewpoints that provide impressive vistas to the east and west. For those looking for more solitude away from pavement, the Red Canyon Rim t...
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