Basics
- Location:
- About 29 miles northeast of Kamas off Hwy 150
- Length:
- 2 miles oneway
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Elevation Change:
- 1230 feet
- Season:
- June to October
Description
This is a great hike for people with limited time who want a panoramic view of the High Uintas. A number of lakes are within a short hiking distance of each of the trailheads, making this trail a good choice for day, overnight and weekend trips.
The hike is 2 miles from Bald Mountain Pass (10,715 ft.) to the Summit of Bald Mountain (11,943 ft.). The summit offers a spectacular view of Hayden and Agassiz peaks in the High Uintas Primitive Area to the east, and the peaks and lakes of the Lakes Country to the west.
Details
Location:
About 29 miles northeast of Kamas off Hwy 150
Length:
2 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Elevation Change:
1230
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quad: Mirror Lake
Additional Details:
A large snowfield often blocks part of the trail on the south face until mid-summer...This is a very popular dayhike on weekends and holidays. These trails received heavy use by day hikers and backpackers on weekends in July and August...The trail climbs steadily over rocky terrain. Hikers of all levels of fitness make it to the summit by simply adjusting their climbing speed to match their ability. Most sections of this trail system are well marked and easy to follow. The section between the Bald Mountain Trailhead and Meadow Lake follows a cat road that was constructed to rebuild the Meadow Lake Dam. The one exception is the spur leading to the Weber River. This piece of trail is very steep and poorly marked. ..At the trailhead there are picnic tables and pit toilets in the picnic area, but no water. There is plenty of parking.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The trail begins at the north end of the Bald Mountain Pass Picnic Area, located 29 miles east of Kamas on the Mirror Lake Highway (U-150).
