It includes 460,000 acres and is the largest wilderness area in Utah. If looking to extend the hike, continue on the trail north toward Notch Mountain. Twin Lakes Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Salt Lake City, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Unit Settings Measurement preferences are saved. Since there are over 1000 lakes in the Uintas you can have a lot of repeating lake names. At Cliff Lake look for rock climbers on the cliffs. The trailhead is the Crystal Lake Trailhead off the Mirror Lake highway. Thread starter Illuminations2k; Start date Aug 19, 2015; Tags uintas Illuminations2k Member. https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/northern-utah/wall-and-twin-lakes After passing a few more minor lakes the trail starts to head up to The Notch. They also include maps of specific drainages. We went snowshoeing. There are at least two different lakes in the Uintas called Dean Lake. Ibantik Lake Trail is a 7.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kamas, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Cliff Lake. This is at milepost 25.5, which is 25.5 from Kamas Utah on highway 150 or about 52 miles south of Evanston Wyoming on Highway 150. ... Avalanche: Twin Lakes Pass. Apr 3, 2018 - Like Ruth Lake, this is one of the more popular outings along the Mirror Lake Highway. Rasmussen Lakes. The right-side up new snow was mostly stable consisting of 4F+ DF near the ground, lightening up to F hard new snow near the surface. After Clyde Lake the trail turns south for Watson, Linear, Petite and Cliff lakes. The trailhead has a pit toilet and a large parking. This is one of those rare mountain hikes where the lake is located at a lower elevation than the trailhead. Be sure on your return to stay on the correct trial that returns to the trailhead. Utah waters hold some really nice brook trout if you know when/where to look. There was no need for snowshoes. Clyde Lake is a great place to take a lunch break before you continue the hike. As I approached Clyde Lake the views became more grand as the sun sunk low in the sky. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Looking below the shelf to the south is Twin Lakes. The gate is typically open from Memorial Day until late October, but if planning this hike on the shoulder season, call the forest service to see if it is open. Very little wind effect up high in this good base building storm. Shortly the Twin lakes came into … This is the smaller of the two Twin Lakes. Ibantik Lake. Close to Rocky Mountain House, Twin Lakes Campground is a popular campground for fishing enthusiasts. NOAA weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. My friend Trent and I went up to the Uintas on Thursday afternoon. 5 mi / 650 ft gain The trailhead begins at the Solitude Nordic Center. It would be dark soon and Ellory was eager to try some fishing before it got too late. After Clyde Lake the trail turns south for Watson, Linear, Petite and Cliff lakes. Do prepare for a good old-fashioned outhouse experience, and don't plan on finding Shortly the Twin lakes came into view and we began hunting for a campsite. There are many established sites with flat areas for multiple tents. Know Before You Go. Beautiful! Current conditions, warnings and historical records . More than 500 of those pristine mountain lakes support populations of game fish. Walking around Silver Lake, you get a chance to observe the ducks and lovely wetlands area. Twin Lakes, Uinta Mountains- September 2018 Fall in the mountains of Utah can be tricky. The boat launch makes it easy to get into the lake for fishing trout and perch, and the wheelchair-accessible pier is great for those looking to cast from shore. But it has been on my to do list for a while. Uintas - Twin Lakes and the Notch - July 27-28, 2015. Follow this 0.5 miles to its end at the Crystal Lake Trailhead. This year has been incredibly warm and dry out there. This is a beautiful area with many lakes, meadows, wildflowers, and … Not too cold. 40cm 4F+ closer to the ground with 37cm F near the surface. Great 4.0 miles hike for a run or simple hike. Clyde Lake is a great place to take a lunch break before you continue the hike. It stays on the shelf below John Lake and contours to Twin Lakes in about 0.6 miles. Some years winter shows up early as I have posted here in previous years. Reader Lake. The Uintas contain an unusual amount of land above tree line, and has over 2,000 lakes! Pretty easy, some steep parts but it’s not too bad! Note: The Mirror Lake highway that is used to access this hike is paved and accessible to all vehicles, except when it is closed in the winter. Thread starter Illuminations2k; Start date Aug 19, 2015; Tags uintas Illuminations2k Member. This hike starts on the boardwalk by Silver Lake and then ascends the mountain with stunning views. Saved by Jessyca O'Keeffe. The Uinta Mountains (/ j uː ˈ ɪ n t ə / yoo-IN-tə) are an east-west trending chain of mountains in northeastern Utah extending slightly into southern Wyoming in the United States.As a subrange of the Rocky Mountains, they are unusual for being the highest range in the contiguous United States running east to west, and lie approximately 100 miles (160 km) east of Salt Lake City. This is a beautiful area with many lakes, meadows, wildflowers, and some rugged peaks. Horses, however, are still used by biologists conducting fish surveys at remote lakes in the Uintas. The towering peak to the west of Wall Lake is Mount Watson. To make this route even better, add on a side trek to Cuberant Lake! Queant Lake. Micro spikes or similar traction devices worked well. The Uintas are always guaranteed to be cool, and the entire forest is dog friendly. Utah waters hold some really nice brook trout if you know when/where to look. Apr 3, 2018 - Like Ruth Lake, this is one of the more popular outings along the Mirror Lake Highway. Length 2.3 miElevation gain 767 ftRoute type Out & back Our campsite was at the southern/smaller of the Twin Lakes. On a busy summer weekend, the trailhead can fill up early and stay full all day. Here is the map and hiking directions for visiting Wall and Twin Lakes. Typically though, when people think of Utah brook trout (myself included) they think of some of the mountains down south and not necessarily the vast and lake-spotted Uinta Mountains. Clyde is a long, narrow lake-about 500 feet wide and 0.3 mile long. North and South Twin Lakes. Dog Lake, Lake Mary, Twin Lakes Reservoir Loop, Silver Mountain Mine via Silver Fork Trail, Patsy Marley Peak via Brighton Lakes Loop, Silver Lake, Twin Lake, Lake Mary and Dog Lake Loop. Joined Jul 15, 2015 Messages 5. Trail was pretty rough at times, but the lake at the end is worth the view. We ended up hiking up to the Twin Lakes that night. Like Ruth Lake, this is one of the more popular outings along the Mirror Lake Highway. Hike and Camp at the Twin Lakes Reservoir. Along with the San Juans in Colorado, the Uintas have more contiguous area above timberline than any other area in the Continental United States. Looking below the shelf to the south is Twin Lakes. We had no real plans other than go wherever we wanted to. Kibah Lakes. I almost set up camp on the shore of Clyde but the "No Camping" signs scared me off. The hike is a very pleasant flat, four-mile round-trip walk through the forest. Within the Uinta Mountains are about 2000 lakes, and some 900-1000 are full of trout. Each lake gets an abbreviation that corresponds with when the lake was surveyed. If you're looking for more solitude, continuing on to Twin Lakes makes an excellent addition that tends to reduce the crowds a bit. Jul 26, 2020. reporter As good as it can be when it is this dry. Includes hiking and backpacking tips, trail maps, and more. Jul 1, 2020 @ 7:56am. Go left about 5-10 minutes to the large and (generally) less busy lake. At last, we stumbled upon the turn-off for Twin Lakes and made our way over. There are at least two different lakes in the Uintas called Dean Lake. Park City Mountain Sports Club hikes Three Divide Lakes Trail, Uintas UT. Temperature; Rainfall; Swell Height; Tide Height; Wind Speed; Distance; Pressure; 0 Now. Spying a large cairn and knowing from other trip reports to keep an eye out for it, we took a lesser traveled trail south off the Notch trail, heading for Twin Lakes. Nov 24, 2011 - This Pin was discovered by Gloria Kenley. Region. It has beautiful, clear, clean water and a lovely campground which is equipped with some very basic amenities, so bring extra water and lots of food. Beautiful weather and blue skies. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Some years its warm till October, and some years it will snow on you in September. 77cm total depth. Aug 19, 2015 #1 Fist off, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the posts and … This area also makes a great short family backpack. Rock Lakes. Length 7.7 miElevation gain 1108 ftRoute type Out & back So pretty!!! For more information and to read the daily avalanche forecast please visit: https://utahavalanchecenter.org, Parking at the Silver Lakes Information center. Fly fishing at Twin Lakes in the Uintas Description: Elevation: Distance from nearest trailhead/road: Approx. WillyWeather 67,205 . Cuberant Lakes. Photographs along the trail/route to the western summit of Notch Mountain in the Uinta Mountains, including Cliff Lake, Petit Lake, Clyde Lake, Mount Watson, Twin Lakes, Wall Lake and Lily Lake Really beautiful lake. This trailhead is also the starting point for Clyde Lake and surrounding lakes. Uintas - Twin Lakes and the Notch - July 27-28, 2015. 12/22/2020 On Dec. 21, the Ministry of Education announced that all school buildings in Ontario will remain closed following the Winter Break in order to suppress the spread of COVID-19. Monday, December 14, 2020. These lakes have no established trail and do not receive the high numbers of visitors as the lake with established trails. Crystal Lake is a beautiful spot in its own right, and serves as an important trailhead for hikes to nearby lakes. UAC & KBYG Classes Other Classes Online Avalanche Courses Know Before You Go Resources & Tutorials Backcountry Emergencies Beacon Practice FAQ … Packard Lake, High Uintas Wilderness- June 2020 Packard Lake is one spot I have have walked on by, but never visited on my way hiking the Highline. Along with the San Juans in Colorado, the Uintas have more contiguous area above timberline than any other area in the Continental United States. Today, each plane can stock seven lakes on one trip and a total of 40 to 60 lakes in a single day, depending on weather conditions and the number of fish to be stocked in each water. The Lakes of the High Uintas booklets published by the Utah DWR are also extremely valuable. There are several good campsites at Twin Lakes. I was a third of a mile from where I'd told Chris to look for me. This review is about the Dean Lake accessed located near Notch Mountain and accessed from the Bald Mountain Trailhead. It is one of the most popular trails along the Mirror Lake Highway, however don't let that stop you from hiking this loop at least once. Jul 19, 2020 @ 4:07pm . What a beautiful place. Moments later, we were standing between Twin Lakes and could see that our desired site was indeed vacant. - Utah Fishing Info. Instead I pitched the tent in a small meadow next to a tiny stream between Clyde Lake and Twin Lakes. Great climb, just be aware. Fun trail. Great trail year round. There are also over 400 miles of streams. Observations & Avalanches. This is a beautiful area with many lakes, meadows, wildflowers, and … Well worth it! Check out my list of the BEST Day Hikes in … Snow depths in the Grizzly Gulch / Twin Lakes Pass area ranged from 50cm to 75cm. After leaving Twin Lakes the trail continues in a westerly direction for 0.2 mile before reaching the northeastern corner of Clyde Lake. Crystal Lake (40.6809, -110.965) Crystal Lake is located just off Hwy 150, near Trial Lake, about 26 miles east of Kamas. The reflection of the sky and clouds was spectacular. A junction here goes down to Trial Lake on the right. Looking at the map I saw that these lakes were close by, but over a ridge out of sight. The trail meanders north along the hillside and soon pops out at the southern end of Wall Lake. We knew we were going to start at the Crystal Lake TH and hike up to Wall Lake. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. A guide to Lakes & Reservoirs in the Uinta Mountains, linking to pages about many roadside and lower elevation lakes, as well as lakes, ponds and reservoir in the high Uinta wilderness. Logan Ogden Salt Lake Provo Uintas Skyline Moab Abajos Weather Archives How to read the forecast. This is one of those rare mountain hikes where the lake is located at a lower elevation than the trailhead. This review is about the Dean Lake accessed located near Notch Mountain and accessed from the Bald Mountain Trailhead. Very cool to see the lake with and without snow. All we had to do was cross the little inlet that flows into the lower of Twin Lakes from the upper lake and then navigate our way around some snow banks on the other side. The Utah DWR has published a series of booklets called "Lakes of the High Uintas" that are also extremely valuable. Some of these abbreviation make sense such as Dry Gulch which is DG, others such Provo River Drainage is A. Hiking to the West summit is fairly easy for seasoned peak baggers, and offers a good intro to peak bagging for newbies. Rumour has it that this is a spring fed lake. Abes Lake. Stay left a short distance from the highway, but take the second right 0.7 miles from the highway. Six miles, 800 feet elevation climb. Ashley Twin Reservoir Location: Ashley Twin Lake also known as Ashley Twin Reservoir GR-35 is located in the Uintah County, Utah. Submit Observation All Observations Avalanches Fatalities Place Names Map Archives. We settled on one with a good view and a stack of firewood someone left behind. Home >> Utah Lakes >> Uinta Mountain Lakes Twin Lake. North Erickson Lake. The Notch is the high, open area on the Notch Mountain Trail by Lovenia Lake and Twin Lakes. I was at Twin Lakes for my season closer when this fire was raging. This pit location was at 10,200', East-facing, along the Twin Lakes ridge. With no recent snowfall, trail was hard packed most of the way. Twin Lake Jct. Beautiful. 12T 503605mE 4505991mN N40° 42' 17" W110° 57' 26" €€ Twin Lakes 12T 503285mE 4506050mN N40° 42' 19" W110° 57' 40" WALL AND TWIN LAKES - WESTERN UINTAS Rating: Easy Hiking Length: 2 miles (1+ hours) / 5.5 miles to Twin Lakes Gear: Standard Hiking Gear Maps: Mirror Lake, UT; Water: Filterable at the lake. Wall Lake and Notch Mountain in the distance. Hiking to Notch Mountain (West Summit), Uintas The West Summit of Notch Mountain (11,206 ft) is near "The Notch", an opening in between the West and East summits. Observations & Avalanches. Kind of steep towards the end, but a good quick workout. It's been invaluable in mustering up the courage to venture into backpacking. Loop Hike, Wall Lake and The Notch-- Uintas Hiking When the city is projected to hit 98, we always try to find something fun to do somewhere cooler. For those looking for additional amenities, the main Crimson Lake Campground is only a short drive away. The Notch is the high, open area on the Notch Mountain Trail by Lovenia Lake and Twin Lakes. Camp. It’s going to take many years to see the highlights and probably multiple lifetimes to visit all of the 1,000+ lakes & ponds that dot the mountain basins. Paul Lake. Twin Lakes Natural Wonders Beautiful World Wonders Of The World Utah Mountains Places Wall Nature. Ashley Twin Lakes weather forecast updated daily. Kidney Lakes. Fox Lake. Our wish had been granted. Aug 19, 2015 #1 Fist off, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the posts and information that I've received on this website. This is a 10-booklet set that describes all waters managed as fisheries. From the parking area, find the trail on the east side of the parking area. Observer Name. Trying to find a hike that is cool, shaded, dog friendly and with water can be pretty tough with our watershed restrictions. Whiskey Island Lake. There are also several campgrounds in the area. Jul 19, 2020. A junction just before the base of Notch Mountain marks the way to Twin Lakes. Looking below the shelf to the south is Twin Lakes. At 10,420 feet above sea level, it is the highest lake on the loop, and it lies roughly midway through the hike. Deadman Lake. Typically though, when people think of Utah brook trout (myself included) they think of some of the mountains down south and not necessarily the vast and lake-spotted Uinta Mountains. Beautiful Lake and view is breath taking, love it. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Map of Twin Lakes. Hike to Wall Lake and Twin Lakes in the Uintas with the Webelos. We arrived at our campsite around 7pm. Ruth Lake. Follow us on Instagram: @utah.hiking. Twin Lakes Reservoir Access Road, located near Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah is a 1.4 mile hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, trail running and walking trail with a top elevation of 9866 feet. Twin Lakes. Pictures of the Notch Mountain Trail, Uinta Mountains, Utah: Notch Mountain - view south, including Mount Watson, Clyde Lake, John Lake, Twin Lakes, Wall Lake and Trail Lake Twin Lakes would be next and all we could do was hope that there would be an empty and secluded spot waiting for us there. A good chunk of the trail is in an old stream bed, so very rocky. The Twin Lakes 12 Days of Giving has come to an end, but we have more exciting news to share! All we had to do was cross the little inlet that flows into the lower of Twin Lakes from the upper lake and then navigate our way around some snow banks on the other side. Fun trail, but didn’t like that it started on the extremely busy Silver Lake boardwalk loop. ((801) 466-6411), 2 miles (1+ hours) / 5.5 miles to Twin Lakes. Pictures of the Notch Mountain Trail, Uinta Mountains, Utah: Notch Mountain - view south, including Mount Watson, Clyde Lake, John Lake, Twin Lakes, Wall Lake and Trail Lake Weston & Shaun D. Observation Date. My hammock. Fish Lake. At 3.9 miles you arrive on the north side of Clyde Lake and the trail continues west along its bank. The trails climbs through stunning high mountain forest, passing a string of small ponds along the way. The Uintas are always guaranteed to be cool, and the entire forest is dog friendly. Case in point - at least a dozen lakes on the west side of the High Uintas are identified incorrectly on most maps, according to two former summer residents of the area. Along with the San Juans in Colorado, the Uintas have more contiguous area above timberline than any other area in the Continental United States. This is another of the many lakes in the Clyde Lake area. your own Pins on Pinterest Logan Ogden Salt Lake Provo Uintas Skyline Moab Abajos Weather Archives How to read the forecast. The High Uintas Wilderness was established by Congress in 1984. Lost count of how many lakes we passed. The Mirror Lake highway is closed from late fall to about Memorial Day. Education. The use of planes sped up the planting process. Discover (and save!) The booklets provide hiking directions and describe fishing opportunities, along with details about camping, spring water and horse feed. Twin Lakes Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Salt Lake City, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The most visited area of the Uintas are along the Mirror Lake Highway, which offers the highest paved road in Utah, as well as plenty of trailheads, camping, fishing, and climbing areas. There are well over 1,000 natural lakes in the Uintas and more than 500 of them support populations of game fish. Lots of snow up there so I wouldn’t recommend hiking boots right now. Lofty Lakes Loop The Lofty Lakes Loop in the Uintas is a beatiful 4 mile loop that takes you past several high alpine lakes, a few cool overlooks, and is relatively easy hike for most people. The lake is frozen over and looks beautiful. It’s going to take many years to see the highlights and probably multiple lifetimes to visit all of the 1,000+ lakes & ponds that dot the mountain basins. I cropped the image and then adjusted levels just a bit. The notched mountain north of the lake is, not creativley named, Notch Mountain. Avalanche Date. Lots of wildlife. Directions to twin-lakes-pass trailhead (40.598640, -111.604730) update trails status or condition Twin Lakes Pass Trail Reports. Notch Lake. Lakeshore Lake --North Slope. There are also over 400 miles of streams. To Twin Lakes (0.6 miles / 15 minutes) Follow the north shore of Clyde Lake on a well-used trail. Within the Uinta Mountains are about 2000 lakes, and some 900-1000 are full of trout. I went in August and last week. At milepost 25.5, turn left onto the paved road signed from Trial Lake and Crystal Lake Trailhead. Great trail. The route is easy, assuming you find the correct trail! Stunning views! Inlet falls feeding Lower Twin from Upper Twin. The trail would likely be very snowy until late June in most years. Jul 15, 2020. Backpacking in the Uintas has become one of my favorite things and I am already looking forward to next summer and some of the other parts I didn’t manage to get to this year. Pack a lunch, bring the kids, and pack fishing gear, the lake makes an excellent place to hang out. Though it is “early” season, … 1. Overall LOW hazard. (See map by clicking on map URL below). Here is the map and hiking directions for visiting Wall and Twin Lakes. Twin lakes and wall lake in the Uintas. Jul 15, 2020 @ 12:15pm. Joined Jul 15, 2015 Messages 5. This trail accesses or travels through potential avalanche terrain. Backpacking in the Uintas has become one of my favorite things and I am already looking forward to next summer and some of the other parts I didn’t manage to get to this year. Monday, December 14, 2020. The reservoir sits in the Ashley Creek … At camp at last! There are well over 1,000 natural lakes in the Uintas. The relatively short and easy hike to the lake through the forest opens dramatically at the lake with up close views of the high Uinta Mountain peaks that surround the Mirror Lake Highway area. This is the trail that does NOT start by the restroom. Walk-up Lake. After passing the Twin Lakes we left the trail and climbed the ridge to the northwest looking for John lake, Booker Lake and the Three Divide Lakes. The Uinta Mountains extend for 100 miles across northeast Utah and a small part of northwest Colorado, bordered by the Wasatch Range to the west, the Uinta Basin to the south, the Green River to the east and other mountains to the north, in Wyoming. Some light snow on the upper trail but not bad and still passable. Moments later, we were standing between Twin Lakes and could see that our desired site was indeed vacant. Davis Lakes. Trying to find a hike that is cool, shaded, dog friendly and with water can be pretty tough with our watershed restrictions. Follow the trail as it crosses between Lily Lakes and begins a small climb. Don't let the crowds deter, however, as Wall Lake is popular for a reason! Within the Uinta Mountains are about 2000 lakes, and some 900-1000 are full of trout. It was a … Case in point - at least a dozen lakes on the west side of the High Uintas are identified incorrectly on most maps, according to two former summer residents of the area. Would highly recommend. Explore more in our professional, high quality trail guides and outdoor reviews. Twin Lakes understands the financial hardships many of our local community organizations have experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. status date description; Jul 26, 2020 @ 2:22pm. Our wish had been granted. The West Summit of Notch Mountain (11,206 ft) is near "The Notch", an opening in between the West and East summits. 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