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asdf
06-25-2009, 09:02 AM
Thinking about a quick trip around the trial and mirror lakes area, Anyone been up the area recently and know about the snow levels?

What suggestions do you have for hikes with a 5 year old?

Thanks
DOSS
06-25-2009, 09:09 AM
I would suggest going up past wall Lake to the three divides lakes. On the way you are almost assured to see some Hawks, and some industrious creatures living in the lakes along the way. Also new lakes keep coming so the little one won't get board.

I was up there 3 weekends ago and there was still a bunch of snow up there but melting off fast
Jaxx
06-25-2009, 09:39 AM
kids love fairy land. If you don't know what that is PM me.
Iceaxe
06-25-2009, 09:43 AM
This might give you some ideas.... these are all off the Mirror Lake Highway. Most of the longer loop hikes listed can be shortened.


Uinta Mountains
http://climb-utah.com/Uinta/index.htm


http://climb-utah.com/Uinta/Files/ruth01.jpg
uintahiker
06-25-2009, 11:53 AM
I know of a few good places up by Smith & Morehouse that you can find wild raspberries. Kids of all sizes love that! Of course, it's the wrong season until about Labor Day.
uintahiker
06-25-2009, 07:23 PM
East Shingle Creek Lake was a good one if I remember right from when I was a scout. You need a HCV to reach the trailhead. Not to long, decent fishing for brookies. Another one of my favorites is the West Fork of Blacks Fork.
asdf
06-27-2009, 03:13 PM
Good call on the fairy forest we went there on the drive out. :2thumbs:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3666546726_53687a936f.jpg
DOSS
06-27-2009, 04:20 PM
Good call on the fairy forest we went there on the drive out. :2thumbs:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3666546726_53687a936f.jpg

Wow.. never heard of that.. my 4 year old would love that... anyone care to share the location of that with me :)
Deeps
07-01-2009, 03:53 PM
Good call on the fairy forest we went there on the drive out. :2thumbs:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3666546726_53687a936f.jpg

Wow.. never heard of that.. my 4 year old would love that... anyone care to share the location of that with me :)

Ditto.

I have three kids ready for adventure. This sounds right up their alley. Can anyone PM me details, please?
Wasatch Rebel
08-09-2009, 05:19 PM
I just ran across this book recently and remembered this thread: Best Hikes With Children: Utah by Maureen Keilty.

And here's the best deal I found on it: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/ShopBasket?ac=a&ik=1211807757&xbf=b3MtcWctdWJ6cg__%2F19820276748379684651
hermmit
06-18-2011, 08:22 PM
cobblerest camp ground east of the river.