Girl on a Hike

Hiking to Gloria Falls & Red Pine Lake

Red Pine Lake & Gloria Falls is a popular trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) that leads you to a beautiful alpine lake that sits at 9,600 ft.

Girl On A Hike

July 30, 2020

Uintas

Backpacking to Abes Lake, Uintas

Backpacking

Backpacking to Abes Lake is located in the Uinta Mountains, and sits and an elevation of 9800 ft. The trail follows the Middle Fork of the Weber River for the first 3 miles, then take a sharp left turn where the trail gains 1200 ft in just 1.2 miles before reaching the lake. The trail gets very hot in the middle of summer, and the dirt trail can get too hot for dogs' paws and potentially yourself.

Girl On A Hike

July 21, 2020

Uintas

The Best Backpacking Trips in the Uintas

Backpacking

The Best Backpacking Trips in the Uintas are just around the corner from Salt Lake City, not more than a few hours drive! The best parts about backpacking in the Uintas are that there is plenty of shade, water, a mix of level and steep trails, plus dogs are allowed off leash! There's something for everyone, so check out these trips below! Not ranked in any order, click the title of each trip to learn more. Be sure to use a tracking app such as Gaia GPS (my personal fav!) and/or a paper map so you don't get lost.

Girl On A Hike

July 17, 2020

Uintas

Hiking to Whiskey Island Lake, Uintas

Hiking

Whiskey Island Lake sits at 10,400 ft in the High Uintas and is a secluded lake great for a day hike and fishing. If you're really feeling like getting a workout, add on the surrounding peak above the lake, Whiskey Island Peak.

Girl On A Hike

July 13, 2020

Uintas

Backpacking to Naturalist Basin, Uintas

Backpacking

Naturalist Basin is located in the High Uintas Wilderness, and home to several lakes including the popular Blue Lake and Jordan Lake. Because Jordan Lake is only 6.5 miles one way, this makes for a great backpacking destination or a bigger day hike!

Girl On A Hike

July 7, 2020