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Utah
5.6 mi
Distance
885 ft
Gain
2h 19m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Smiths Fork
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West Fork Smiths Fork is a scenic moderate hike that climbs through forested terrain along a pristine mountain fork. The trail gains nearly 900 feet over 5.6 miles, offering a rewarding journey through the Uinta Mountains with access to riparian meadows and alpine forest. This well-established route provides excellent opportunities for wildflower viewing and wildlife observation in a less-crowded setting.
Gilbert Meadows
~3 min drive
Scenic 8-mile meadow hike with moderate elevation gain and open mountain views.
East Fork Blacks Fork Connect
~5 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile connector through Blacks Fork subalpine terrain.
East Fork Blacks Fork
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.1-mile fork drainage hike in the Uintas with gentle forest scenery.
Henry's Fork Horse Bypass
~14 min drive
Easy horse bypass connector with minimal elevation gain.
North Slope Highline
~4 min drive
Scenic 10.4-mile highline traverse with steady climbing and panoramic views.
Little East Fork Blacks Fork
~8 min drive
Scenic 2.95-mile mountain trail in the Blacks Fork drainage with 460 ft gain.
China Lake
~7 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Dome Peak Cutoff Trail
~18 min drive
Easy 1.48-mile connector trail with modest elevation gain near Dome Peak.
North Slope Highline A
~6 min drive
Remote 32-mile alpine ridge traverse with 3,300 ft gain.
Lake Hessie
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic views.
