View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. You can either lead climb or set up a top-rope, depending on your interests and skills. Extremely easy hike to the lake. 3rd pitch of Up the Irons 5.11, 4 pitches. Then turn right (north) for another mile to the Crystal Lakes trailhead. Caught nothing and barely saw any fish jumping when a huge hatch was going on. Sep 16, 2013 - Cliff Lake + Mt. This is a 10-booklet set that describes all waters managed as fisheries. This pass with its rolling hill appearance was quite different from the dramatic cliff-like passes to come. a lot of hikers going in mid-morning as I am coming out. This is the peak elevation of Mirror Lake Highway with many nearby trailheads. There aren't many good campsites in the area, and the campsites that do exist aren't close to the climbing. I want to go backpacking there when it clears up a little bit. At 12,338 it’s nowhere near the tallest peak, but you wouldn’t necessarily know that when you are at its base, there is almost 2,000 feet of sheer prominence from Lower Red Castle Lake to the summit. The camp is near mile marker 33 of the Mirror Lake Highway. Wilder and Packard Lake Hike: This popular route begins on the Highline Trail, and offers truly incredible views of the High Uintas Wilderness. 2. From the summit of … Pretty forest around the lake. EASY 3.3 mi. Short and easy. A trail on the east side of the cliff provides top-rope access. An amazing place for backpacking. Football season started a bit earlier for me because I'm part of the board for our league, which means more time spent getting things ready for 200+ kids to … Cliff Lake is a lake in Wasatch National Forest, High Uintas Wilderness, UT. Cliff Lake via Clyde Lake Trail is a 3.1 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Kamas, Utah that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.  - Out-and-Back Trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail. At about 1... Camp and Climb at Cliff Lake . The Uinta Highline Trail traverses the entire range and is a popular backpacking trail. Absolutely beautiful! The 6 mile loop is a great hike, and I am sure this one is too all on its own for its beauty. You can camp pretty much anywhere, just be sure to look at the regulations for camping locations and fire. The cliff belonging to the appropriately named, Cliff Lake, is a south-facing quartzite cliff band approximately 90 feet tall at its highest point, and about 100 yards wide. The Mirror Lake Highway crosses the western half of the Uintas on its way to Wyoming. If you are in the Uintas and looking for a path that will take you past a lake, try the trail to Clyde Lake. Another boardwalk. A good place to see eagles! High Uintas Primitive Area Area, 12 miles northeast; Moon Lake Lodge 13 miles east; Landmarks. Hope Lake via Clyde Lake Trail and Notch Mountain Trail. Great short hike up to Cliff lake! This lake gets its name from the color of the lake - the deep amber color reflected against the surrounding cliffs creates an amazing reflection of yellow and golds. Lots of fun! It is 16 acres, 10,420 feet in elevation with 21 feed maximum depth. The snowy weather didn’t let us get too deep into the wilderness, but we still got a great taste of Utah’s high elevation mountains and lakes on the trail to Clyde Lake. Uintas - Clyde Lake loop & Cateract Gorge 09.12.10 It's been a long time since I've been out and doing anything. Keep going and soak it all in! We were coming down from Haystack Mountain and we saw that Cliff Lake was only .40 of a mile from the trail so we took a turn and came to check it out. Good views. Twin Lakes Loop via Clyde Lake Trail and Notch Mountain Trail. If you want to rock climb, there are a few trad and sport climb routes located right next Cliff Lake. Cliff Lake is a lake in Wasatch National Forest, High Uintas Wilderness, UT. Move Wall Lake to the top of your summer bucket list. You'll pass a few more lakes — Petite Lake, Linear Lake and Watson Lake —as you continue your climb. The lake is gorgeous and seems much bigger than Wade Lake with more boats and paddleboarders. This is a great hike to do with kids. A Snowy Hike to Clyde Lake in the High Uintas. More than 500 of those pristine mountain lakes support populations of game fish. It is sunny and not a particularly busy area. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Mount Watson and the cliffs of Cliff Lake. Took the kiddos too (4-6-8), all handled it pretty well. Lakes Country Trail. 8. Nov 6, 2017 - Cliff Lake, High Uintas (Mirror Lake Highway) UT. Cliff jumping at Wall Lake in Utah! Cliff Lake is a lake inside of High Uintas Wilderness Area. Sport climbing doesn't get much better. Directions took me right to the TH. This site has a parking lot with bathrooms and its $6 for a day pass, we hiked, climbed and camped. Ostler Peak from Ostler Meadow. Mount Watson above. For our first time exploring the mountains of northern Utah, we had to do a hike and bring our fly rods along in the rugged High Uintas. Uinta Mountains; This view of Kings Peak and the Henry's Fork Basin shows the cliff bands and basins typical throughout the Uintas. Nice easy hike with awesome scenery all around. Easy hike (except for that elevation!) Cliff Lake can be located from the Crystal Lake Trailhead. So last August my twin (the photographer), Cory and I headed up to Henry's Fork in the Uintas for 3 days. The trail can be accessed off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway about 33 miles east of Kamas and starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead. Rate this Adventure The hike to Fire Lake starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead just off the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uinta mountains. The scenery is really beautiful, so be sure to take time to walk around the lake and take in the beauty of the trees and water. The Utah DWR has published a series of booklets called "Lakes of the High Uintas" that are also extremely valuable. Dog loved it. 3rd pitch of Up the Irons 5.11, 4 pitches. Eventually, just after Cliff Lake, you’ll reach the Lakes Country Trail junction. Some of these abbreviation make sense such as Dry Gulch which is DG, others such Provo River Drainage is A. On the north side of the lake there is a steeper rocky section to get to the top of an overlook that my parents did not have trouble getting up. The shoreline is characterized by scattered conifers with large areas of exposed bedrock along the southeastern margin. The exact location is pinned, but you get there driving from Kamas. Next Page. Wall is a large lake with rocky shore you can jump in. If you go outside of that time, there will probably be a lot of snow, so be sure to plan accordingly. Wilder and Packard Lake Hike: This popular route begins on the Highline Trail, and offers truly incredible views of the High Uintas Wilderness. I decided to camp near Olga Lake so that I could enter Rock Creek Basin the next day for a day hike without my backpack. All routes 60 to 90'. Cliff Lake, élément aquatique, Utah, a une altitude de 11 450 pieds. This hike is really a “hits list” for incredible alpine lakes. The exact location is pinned, but you get there driving from Kamas. Please explore responsibly! Ha… 11. Follow this trail, and you will quickly reach Cliff Lake. Plan to pack a picnic lunch and a paddleboard or kayak to enjoy an afternoon. 3. crack in the stack 2. 9. The fishing is decent, and worms seemed like the best way to ensure a tasty dinner. Cliff Lake 14 / 7 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 20 Cobblerest 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 2 ... High Uintas 14. Designated as a wilderness in 1984, the area is located within parts of Ashley National Forest and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Trail continues into some other wonderful areas. From Kamas take the Mirror Lake Highway and take the exit for Trial Lake Campground, the turn north to the Crystal Lakes Trailhead. This lake gets its name from the color of the lake - the deep amber color reflected against the surrounding cliffs creates an amazing reflection of yellow and golds. Here, you'll come to a junction with the trail from Trail Lake; take the left trail heading north to Notch Mountain, and Ibantik Lake is a mere .6 miles northeast, nes... Weir Lake is one of many mountain lakes located in the High Uintas near Kamas, Utah. My dad and bro… 7. The bugs were noticeable when we stopped but it wasn’t noticeable when we were moving. Kamas, UT 84036 50 East Center Street Hike the Duck Lake to Marjorie Lake Loop in the Uintas. There is also a loop trail that will take you around a bunch of the surrounding lakes. first in parking lot at 7.30 am. If it’s full, no need to worry,... From the Crystal Lake trailhead, follow the trail 1.1 miles north to Wall Lake. The trail went up and up. Did a quick out and back to see how the snow looks in the area. Uintas - Clyde Lake loop & Cateract Gorge 09.12.10 It's been a long time since I've been out and doing anything. Ha… 11. Also, wear sunscreen. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. While everything is greener in July, I have since decided to avoid backpacking the Uintas until late August to avoid the mosquitoes. Really beautiful lakes and trail. Wyld Stallyns 5.10. (435) 783-4338. Another classic day! It looked like there was a trail on the east side of the cliff that would provide top-rope access. Wear bug spray! Henry's Fork Peak and Cliff Point on the skyline. Good beginners' spot (although most routes require supplemental pro). After passing by Cliff Lake, the trail will begin to gain more elevation. Thread starter Tyler; Start date Feb 14, 2012; Tags uintas Tyler ^^^^^ Joined Jan 18, 2012 Messages 464. Cliff Lake, Ennis: See 18 reviews, articles, and 14 photos of Cliff Lake, ranked No.5 on Tripadvisor among 10 attractions in Ennis. Several miles later we hit the infamous elk horn crossing. Annual: $45.00, Kamas Office This hike is appropriate for all ages though you couldn’t push a wheelchair along the rocky trail. Since there are over 1000 lakes in the Uintas you can have a lot of repeating lake names. The two peaks in the background are Kings Peak (13528') and South Kings Peak(13512'). Pictures of the Notch Mountain Trail, Uinta Mountains, Utah: Boardwalk path over marshy ground on the east side of Cliff Lake Ostler Peak from Ostler Meadow. The Crystal Lake Trailhead gives people a ton of options to enjoy so many different routes and possible hikes of many varying lengths. Powell, 4011 m; Upper Henry's Fork Basin - High Uintas Photo by Robert of Prague The main trailhead parking lot fills up quickly on weekends since it serves multiple trail options. Hiking was really pretty easy but a few steep sections. Pictures of the Notch Mountain Trail, Uinta Mountains, Utah: Boardwalk path over marshy ground on the east side of Cliff Lake The fishing is decent, and worms seemed like the best way to ensure a tasty dinner. Length 1.9 miElevation gain 236 ftRoute type Loop rock climb - uintas - cliff lake. Great to bring visitors that may not be able to hike long distance at high elevations. High Uintas (19 photos) by Mark Hamilton (326) The High Uintas are located in the North Eastern part of the state of Utah. Uintas: Clyde Lake Loop/Cataract Gorge, 09.12.10. This is a good find. Save this to your dream destinations or spots to try list! 4. Cliff Lake isn't a particularly busy lake, even on Free Fishing day. Hike for a couple of minutes and note the old, cutout iron sign and small social trail leading to Cliff Lake. Follow trail up steeper terrain, then, pop out at the lake and note the cliff band near the outlet. Wall Lake is known for its cliff jumping and is surrounded by a ton of other well known lakes in the western Uinta Mountains. I like the shot below because you see the curvature of the earth. Located in the middle of the Uintas, this out-in-back trail offers amazing scenery, quick access to lakes, and rock climbing for all skill levels. 2. Be sure to bring a swim suit because you won't be able to resist the beautiful water! 3. Cliff Lake sur le site Mapcarta, la carte libre. More than 500 of those pristine mountain lakes support populations of game fish. Island Lake is one of many gorgeous lakes in the Uintas - it can be hard to choose which lake to visit. The highest peak in Utah, Kings … Feb 14, 2012 #1 It's been a long time since I've been out and doing anything. rock climb - uintas - cliff lake. You’ll have to look for it when you get back to camp. The troops making progress in the 1st few minutes of a long 7 mile day in Henery's Fork. Kings Peak is barely visible from the lake. If you are feeling adventurous, you could even hike up to one of the three surrounding peaks. Quick panoramic. Starting off, follow the signs for Long Lake. We're committed to building a better, more inclusive home for the modern outdoors. It is probably only a mile round trip to get to Cliff Lake. Each lake gets an abbreviation that corresponds with when the lake was surveyed. DIFFICULT 10.5 mi. The trail is less defined on the western half of the lake and isn’t worth walking through in my opinion if you want an easy hike. 9. From Kamas, take the Mirror Lake Highway (Highway 150) 27 miles to Trial Lake Campground. I went on this trail with my two 65 year old parents and it was perfect. Powell, 4011 m; Upper Henry's Fork Basin - High Uintas Photo by Robert of Prague Not too trafficked. Also, wear sunscreen. 2nd pitch. The wilderness covers the Uinta Mountains, encompassing parts of Duchesne and Summit counties. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because the bugs were so horrible we couldn't sit down and enjoy the lake once we got there. There are some camping spots and restroom facilities are available. Ponds Lake via Notch Mountain Trail. Park at the Castle Lake trailhead. This pass with its rolling hill appearance was quite different from the dramatic cliff-like passes to come. To get to Cliff lake, just follow the trail up for a few miles. From Kamas take the Mirror Lake Highway and take the exit for Trial Lake Campground, the turn north to the Crystal Lakes Trailhead. October 3, 2017 • Day Hikes Utah. The plan was to travel 7+ miles a day, visiting Dollar Lake and Cliff Lake in Henry's fork. © 2020 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. We drove out into the uintas in eastern utah to hike 4 miles into this amazing lake! All of them have a beautifully unique charm. Exit left (west) onto a paved road, and travel about a mile to a fork in the road. There are also over 400 miles of streams. The Most Excellent Crag. > 1 year ago. High Uintas Primitive Area Area, 12 miles northeast; Moon Lake Lodge 13 miles east; Landmarks. Hike the Duck Lake to Marjorie Lake Loop in the Uintas. A trail on the east side of the cliff provides top-rope access. My dad and bro… 7. Horseback Riding. This one is in a odd spot though as they generally are where the trail meets the lake. Thanks, Kathryn Curtis! Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your The trail to Duck Lake in the Uinta Mountains starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead  and is a popular starting off point for many trails like Cliff Lake, so the parking lot fills up quickly. Cliff Lake to Wall Lake, Creeks and Meadows with big views. This was a beautiful trail! Passing beneath Blanchard Lake. This is a 10-booklet set that describes all waters managed as fisheries. Go left and soon you’ll be back at the parking lot where you left your car. We saw some people fishing and I think we can get in the water, i'll be going back for sure! It was relatively flat except for a brief uphill moment but the entire trail was “easy”. Cliff Lake isn't a particularly busy lake, even on Free Fishing day. And we did pass some people who had camped next to Wall Lake for 3 days, so there are tons of activities to do at this beautiful lake. Was more populated with a bigger marina than Wade Lake. DIFFICULT 5.2 mi. We headed up to Clydes lake in the morning, making sure to walk to the cliff of Cliff Lake. Wall Lake is about 5 miles RT with ~500ft gain. Coyote Wall 1. Football season started a bit earlier for me because I'm part of the board for our league, which means more time spent getting things ready for 200+ kids to … Hope Lake via Clyde Lake Trail and Notch Mountain Trail. Sport climbing doesn't get much better. We carried camp gear (no backpacks needed) to camp near Cliff Lake and it was perfect. Camped up at petite lake! Finally, always be prepared for quick thunderstorms while in the Uintas! There are also over 400 miles of streams. There is a parking lot with bathrooms at the bottom of the trail. Save this to your dream destinations or spots to try list! Be sure to bring a swim suit because you won't be able to resist the beautiful water! Cliff Lake is a lake inside of High Uintas Wilderness Area. 3. crack in the stack 2. For our first time exploring the mountains of northern Utah, we had to do a hike and bring our fly rods along in the rugged High Uintas. Perfect to squeeze in if you don't have all day. Rode Cowboy, with Bucko trailing. Location: Crystal Lake Trailhead, near Washington Lake Campground. There’s no formal path but one of prettiest views and dramatic drop (and easiest to get to) over the glassy lake. Check out pictures of this site on our IG page @southlandadventure BRING PLENTY OF MOSQUITO REPELLENT. If you are in the Uintas and looking for a path that will take you past a lake, try the trail to Clyde Lake. Pretty much gone from the area and the trail is dry. You'll pass a few lakes and walk through the quiet forest of the Uintas. > 1 year ago. Cool hike, when I went there was still a good amount of snow around the lake. A little snow on the trail in late June, If you just want a short trail , not a lot of elevation gain,thats enjoyable and has a beautiful lake as your destination then this is it. Few small family groups on beautiful lake. Coyote Wall 1. Starting off, follow the signs for Long Lake. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. I love that most of the lakes in the Uintas have these cool old signs labeling them. 2. There is a parking lot with bathrooms at the bottom of the trail. 8.4 mi / 850 ft gain The trail to Duck Lake in the Uinta Mountains starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead and is a popular starting off point for many trails like Cliff Lake, so the parking lot fills up quickly. You'll pass a few more lakes — Petite Lake, Linear Lake and Watson Lake —as you continue your climb. Thanks, Kathryn Curtis! I took a few self-portraits on the top of Utah’s highest peak (13,528 ft). Short hike, so we went beyond and hit all the surrounding lakes. It is an area contained in the Wasatch and the Ashley National Forests. Location: ~26 miles up Mirror Lake Highway from Kamas. The trail went up and up. It was our first time rock climbing outdoors and we were all able to belay. 5. Some of the abbreviations such as X will be used in multiple drainage’s so it can be confusing. Easy trail and beautiful lakes. Absolutely beautiful. More near Wall Lake, Uintas. At about 1... Camp and Climb at Cliff Lake . adventures and follow local regulations. Ponds Lake via Notch Mountain Trail. There aren't many good campsites in the area, and the campsites that do exist aren't close to the climbing. You will pass the aptly named Petite Lake, and then Watson Lake. This would be about 3 miles round trip to go all the ways to Watson and back. Be the first to leave a review! From here, the trail gets a little more difficult and requires climbing over rocks and boulders as you make your way higher into the mountains. Red Castle and Smiths Fork. Have you done this adventure? Another classic day! Bourbon Lake sits at an elevation of 9,800 ft and offers a beautiful high alpine lake in the High Uintas Wilderness. The trail is undulating and not too challenging, and descends to the tranquil Wilder Lake, where you can stop and admire the view. Hotels in der Nähe von Cliff Lake, Ennis: Auf Tripadvisor finden Sie 3.974 bewertungen von reisenden, 940 authentische Reisefotos und Top-Angebote für 20 hotels Hotels in Ennis. Hiking Trails (9) 1. It was well worth the view! Many people come here to hike, fish, camp, and enjoy the scenery. DIFFICULT 5.4 mi. Cliff Lake can be located from the Crystal Lake Trailhead. 2. Hike the Duck Lake to Marjorie Lake Loop in the Uintas. The Uintas is home to Camp Steiner, the highest Boy Scout camp in the United States at 10,400 feet (3,200 m). Beautiful ride, cool early, morning, fresh after evening rain, colorful flowers in bloom. high uintas, wall lake, cliff lake, cowboy, bucko. If you look carefully on the right side of the image, you can see Henry’s Lake. The best time to go to Cliff Lake is between June and October. 8. Best time ever, This is a great classic Uintas hike taking you to Cliff Lake though the map and milage on this description is off. best time to ride in this area. The Wall Lake Loop gives people a great overview of this area and takes you along Cliff and Clyde Lakes during your Check out my friends doing crazy stuff off the cliffs (: Subscribe for more dope content! EASY 3.8 mi. Easy hike. If you are feeling adventurous, you could even hike up to one of the three surrounding peaks. Hiking Trails (9) 1. I decided to hike the Lightning Lake loop trail and was blown away by the scenery. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. Pictures of the Notch Mountain Trail, Uinta Mountains, Utah: Ripples on Cliff Lake; view northwest towards Mount Watson October 3, 2017 • Day Hikes Utah. EASY 3.8 mi. Wall Lake is located just west of Bald Mountain Pass on the Mirror Lake Highway. The Utah DWR has published a series of booklets called "Lakes of the High Uintas" that are also extremely valuable. Read more about it on my blog: http://www.mylifestyletoyours.com/07/2016/guide-to-watson-lake/. That is also worth the time to walk around. The High Uintas Wilderness is a wilderness area located in northeastern Utah, United States. 2nd pitch. Go PRO to support our mission and get benefits like gear deals, no ads, and more! Iron… 6. 3-day: $6.00 5. Sep 16, 2013 - Cliff Lake + Mt. Lakes Country Trail. Starting off, follow the signs for Long Lake. Twin Lakes Loop via Clyde Lake Trail and Notch Mountain Trail. We have also read that some people will cliff jump off the wall into the lake. There are well over 1,000 natural lakes in the Uintas. On my phone the pass was noted at the top of the climb at the High Uintas Wilderness boundary but on the Trails Illustrated map it was noted at the top of the steepest point of the climb but not the top. Red Castle may be the single most iconic peak in the entire Uintas. It looked like there was a trail on the east side of the cliff that would provide top-rope access. The camp is near mile marker 33 of the Mirror Lake Highway. 8.4 mi / 850 ft gain The trail to Duck Lake in the Uinta Mountains starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead and is a popular starting off point for many trails like Cliff Lake, so the parking lot fills up quickly. 4.3 miles Follow this trail, and you will quickly reach Cliff Lake. Cliff jumping at Wall Lake in Utah! The cliff again. United StatesUnited States. DIFFICULT 5.2 mi. Nov 6, 2017 - Bald Mountain Pass, High Uintas UT. It is well known in this part of the United States as a great outdoor recreational area. From here, the trail gets a little more difficult and requires climbing over rocks and boulders as you make your way higher into the mountains. Henrys Fork Peak (13260') rises above Cliff Lake (11443'). 4. Cool Spot, glad we took the detour. 7-day: $12.00 DIFFICULT 10.5 mi. This is a good find. Ponds Lake Loop via Notch Mountain Trail. Wall Lake, Cliff Lake Wandering, High Uintas, Utah. Clyde Lake is an oblong lake located in a rocky basin at the foot of Mount Watson. EASY 3.3 mi. On my phone the pass was noted at the top of the climb at the High Uintas Wilderness boundary but on the Trails Illustrated map it was noted at the top of the steepest point of the climb but not the top. Great for any skill level. It is sunny and not a particularly busy area. You can also continue further and get to Petit and Watson Lakes too. 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