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Utah
2.4 mi
Distance
753 ft
Gain
1h 10m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Castle Lake
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Castle Lake Trail is a scenic 2.35-mile out-and-back hike featuring moderate elevation gain through alpine terrain. This relatively short but rewarding route climbs through coniferous forest and open meadows to reach a pristine mountain lake nestled in a glacial basin. The trail offers excellent views of surrounding peaks and is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable distance and elevation.
Upper Setting
~3 min drive
Steep 1.08-mile alpine climb gaining 375 ft of elevation.
Upper Setting Snomo Marked
~4 min drive
Moderate 10.28-mile trail with 2,084 ft gain in Utah backcountry.
Erickson Basin
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine basin hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Bad Hombre
~11 min drive
Steep 1.08-mile climb with 469 ft elevation gain near Bad Hombre, Utah.
Mine Trail Snowshoe
~5 min drive
Scenic 2.11-mile snowshoe trail with 736 ft elevation gain in Utah.
Yellow Pine Snowshoe
~4 min drive
Moderate 7-mile snowshoe trek with 2,377 ft elevation gain through Utah forests.
Pine Valley
~9 min drive
Scenic 3.84-mile pine forest hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Graveyard Climb Trail
~12 min drive
Steep, short climb with 454 ft gain in under a mile.
Taylor View
~6 min drive
Easy 1.72-mile trail with 438 ft gain and scenic views.
Slate Creek Mtn Bike
~5 min drive
9.85-mile moderate mountain bike trail with 1,513 ft elevation gain.