Tamarack Lake
- 2.2 mi
- distance
- 270 ft
- climb
Is Tamarack 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.
Tamarack Lake is a mountain biking route in Utah's Ashley National Forest, within the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The ride covers about 2.2 miles, climbing roughly 270 feet from a low point of about 10,221 feet to a high of about 10,483 feet. The trail is short and gentle, with a modest climb spread over a little more than two miles. The North Fork Sheep Creek Trail is just 0.4 miles away, and the Browne-Spirit Lake Trail is about 1.1 miles off, so it pairs easily with other outings in the district. Nearby, the Daggett Lake and Wigwam-Papoose Lakes trails lie within about 3 miles, and the Uinta Highline Trail is about 3.3 miles away.
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