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Thread: A new Uinta destination
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03-09-2007, 06:27 PM #1
A new Uinta destination
I've asked before, but can't find the thread.
I'm looking for a new backpacking destination in the Uintas this summer.
I'd like about 8-10 miles in, great fishing, and beautiful scenery.
I love Allsop Lake, but I've been there about 6 times. I've also been to King's Peak from Henry's Fork. That was too crowded for me, although I did enjoy Bear Lake up there.
I've thought about Naturalist Basin, it looks great, but I've heard it gets crowded, and you have to go early in the year to see the waterfalls.
Any suggestions? Remember- fishing, 8 miles in, and very scenic. Thanks.
PS, horses may be with us, for my Dad.
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03-09-2007 06:27 PM # ADS
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03-09-2007, 06:31 PM #2
We camped near Clyde lake last summer. One of our guys caught over 50 in 3 days. It was not quite the 8-10 miles though.
See you on the Trail
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03-09-2007, 06:40 PM #3Originally Posted by Scout Master
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03-09-2007, 09:10 PM #4
N 40.42.202
W110.58.103
Clyde lake is just off the Notch Trail It is a popular area but not too bad.
See you on the Trail
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03-09-2007, 10:26 PM #5
I'd like to finaly bag Mt Emmons this year. I attempted it a couple of years ago but the weather prevented us from making the summit. We made it as far as the Timothy Lakes where we spent a very wet night. I believe it's about eight miles to the Timothy lakes. I've heard you can hike the ridgeline over to Kings peak this way. I wouldn't mind giving that a try too.
Life's to short to short to spend indoors
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03-10-2007, 05:11 AM #6
Long ago, I went to up Osler. I remember the fishing was great, but not much else.
You may want to try to bag all 21 peaks above 13,000'. That should get you into some nice country.Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, as vital to our lives and water and good bread
- Edward Abbey
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03-10-2007, 08:11 AM #7
Garfield Basin
TR: http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=686
The first two pics are not from my trip, they got messed up somehow.
Anyway, I went up there the end of July 2 years ago and only saw two other groups & a ranger. 9-10 miles in to Spider Lake, 11 to 5 point. I would camp at Spider Lake if I go again. I've never had fishing like that before and the scenery is A+. If you want details or GPS tracks, PM me. If you want a guide, I'm all for it.
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03-10-2007, 10:33 AM #8Originally Posted by shlingdawg
Originally Posted by shlingdawg
BTW, let's see if we can fix those two pictures. If you can find photos 1 & 2 on your PC, rename them to something like 1a and 2a. Then delete those 2 in your thread, and upload the new ones.
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03-10-2007, 09:57 PM #9
It's starting to get that time of year to start planning a couple of trips. Make sure to include me on any backpacking plans
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03-11-2007, 10:09 AM #10Originally Posted by Sombeech
I'll see if I can fix those pics.
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03-11-2007, 12:54 PM #11
I tried something funky with Google Earth. See if you can download the file I attached and open it up in your google Earth. I outlined the basic trail from the trailhead to Spider Lake.
Let me know if it works.
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03-11-2007, 03:55 PM #12
This area sounds awesome. I was already planning my trip. Then I stumbled upon this...
http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/campf...er%20final.pdf
I'm not sure your going to be able to set up camp a 1/4 mile away from the lakes. And I don't think they are talking about staying 1/4 mile from a lake. They mean the whole Garfield Basin area.
If I'm going to hike that far I need 2 things: a campfire and some good fishing. The good fishing part is taken care of but the fire restriction just kills it.I wish my lawn was EMO so it would cut itself.
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03-11-2007, 06:13 PM #13Originally Posted by KillEmAll
1/4 mile isn't bad. Per the ranger we ran into during our trip, he insinuated that you couldn't put a tent within a 1/4 mile either. You figure that 1/4 mile is what? 1300 feet or so, 400 yards-ish? There are plenty of places to camp that are suited to this. You'll be fine in Garfield basin w/ fish & campfire.
It's well worth the hike in. We did one day to hike in, one day out and 3 fishing days. It was perfect. I'll see if I can post more pics to my website.....
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03-12-2007, 08:24 AM #14Any suggestions? Remember- fishing, 8 miles in, and very scenic. Thanks.
I've thought about Naturalist Basin, it looks great, but I've heard it gets crowded.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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03-12-2007, 08:37 AM #15Originally Posted by shlingdawg
Check it out.
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03-12-2007, 08:52 AM #16
I did that same thing yesterday, just didn't post it.
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03-12-2007, 02:57 PM #17
vamedtech wrote:
I'd like to finaly bag Mt Emmons this year. I attempted it a couple of years ago but the weather prevented us from making the summit. We made it as far as the Timothy Lakes where we spent a very wet night. I believe it's about eight miles to the Timothy lakes. I've heard you can hike the ridgeline over to Kings peak this way. I wouldn't mind giving that a try too.
You may want to consider the timothy lakes. Good hike in and very scenic. The fishing is fast if you are there at the right time of day. I spent a morning on one of the upper lakes catching a fish every cast. They are mainly 10-14 inches but there are some larger yet more allusive fish nearby (If you go, let me know and i can show you where).
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03-14-2007, 11:08 PM #18
For the south slope, Upper Stillwater Reservoir area is nice and you can drive up to the waters edge. Have you thought of Highline Trail?
http://www.utah.com/hike/uinta_highline.htm
Now for th enorth slope, I love the Spirit Lake area...lakes all over the place and you can rent a cabin at Spirit Lake and hike in almost every direction for as far as you can stand to go.
http://www.spiritlakeutah.com/
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03-18-2007, 03:33 PM #19
Nothing better than hiking the Uintas. Let me know when you are going I would love to tag along.
Might want to consider 4 Lake Basin if you have never been there.
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03-20-2007, 09:08 PM #20
My vote would be Fox and Dime lakes in the east. I wouldn't highly recommend the Cleveland Qeant combo, as Cleveland is shallow and I've found to only be moderately good fishing (actually broke a pole in there one time out of frustration...) Just over the saddle is a beautiful basin with Fox, Dime, Divide, and Crescent, I believe. It is one of the best areas I've packed to on that side, and it is a little less crowded, probably because of it's far eastern trail head. Fishing I've found to fantastic.
Dan
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