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Utah
44.9 mi
Distance
7,811 ft
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Uinta Highline Trail
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The Uinta Highline Trail is a premier high-alpine backpacking route traversing the scenic Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah. This nearly 45-mile trail showcases pristine alpine meadows, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and expansive ridge-line vistas while maintaining a relatively moderate elevation profile for its length. The trail is renowned for its remote wilderness character, abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, and access to some of Utah's most unspoiled high country.
Uinta Highline Trail
~0 min drive
High-altitude Uinta Mountains traverse with alpine meadows and mountain vistas.
Wigwam-Papoose Lakes
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain.
East Fork Whiterocks River
~3 min drive
Scenic 16.5-mile river drainage hike in the Uinta Mountains with moderate elevation gain.
Reader Basin
~3 min drive
Short alpine basin hike with gentle elevation gain near 10,000 ft.
Workman Lake
~4 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic rewards.
Whiterocks Lake
~5 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with gentle grades and mountain views.
Queant
~6 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Queant, Utah.
Tamarack Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and accessible distance.
Fish Lake
~7 min drive
Easy lakeside stroll at Fish Lake with minimal elevation change.
Deadman - High Ridge
~7 min drive
Steep ridge hike with scenic vistas and strong elevation gain.
