Kyhv Lake
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 197 ft
- climb
- 10,606 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Kyhv Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · Order 0401-26-01-03 · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ashley National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Kyhv Lake is a 3.3-mile out-and-back hike in the High Uintas Wilderness, part of the Duchesne Ranger District of Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah. The trail rises about 200 feet from a low point of 10,389 feet to a high of 10,606 feet, and it is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. The trail is open year-round, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Rock Creek Spur Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Ledge hike is about 1.4 miles off. The Uinta Mountains climbing area lies about 5 miles away, and Carolyn Lake offers fishing about 6 miles out. Upper Stillwater campground is roughly 7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Midway Adventure Company43 mi away
- Rocky Mountain Outfitters44 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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