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Utah
4.6 mi
Distance
1,693 ft
Gain
2h 23m
Time
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 9 h ago · oldest 4 d
caution: Agency alerts
69 active alerts in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest; most severe: Causey Reservoir Area, Roads, Trailhead Closures on Ogden Ranger District
USFS4 d ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 57°F / low 29°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Erickson Basin
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Erickson Basin is a moderate alpine hike offering scenic views of the Uinta Mountains with nearly 1,700 feet of elevation gain over less than 5 miles. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and meadow terrain, rewarding hikers with access to a beautiful high-elevation basin surrounded by peaks. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme distance or technical difficulty.
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