Robertson, Wyoming

Top Spots in and near Robertson

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...
Read more
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, ...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
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...
Read more
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.
Read more
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...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
Oakley, Utah
Backpack to Cutthroat Lake

4 mi / 280 ft gain

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 the hike much easier. The distance depends on the r...
Read more
Oakley, Utah
Scale the Cliffs at Ruth Lake

4.8

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 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

5.0

2 mi / 300 ft gain

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 lakes! One of the prettiest and most accessible of th...
Read more
Evanston, Utah
Backpack Naturalist Basin and Summit Mount Agassiz

4.0

15 mi / 3700 ft gain

Naturist Basin is a beautiful area in the High Uintas Wilderness with an abundance of mountains, lakes, meadows, and wildlife. It is best hiked July-September. To get to the trailhead, drive up the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway until you reach the Highline Trailhead Campground, about 3 miles past Mi...
Read more