Basics
- Location:
- Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas
- Length:
- 2.1 miles oneway
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1/2 hour to 1 hour
- Elevation Change:
- 2000 feet
- Season:
- June to October
Description
This is a broad, fairly level trail which is generally in good condition (except for a few large mudholes). It rises gently through meadows of grass and wildflowers as well as stands of lodgepole pine. From the fire trail junction you will have a moderate climb over a well marked trail to the Kermsuh Lake Junction. From here you climb steeply to get onto the basin below Hayden Peak. Kennsuh Lake lies at the head of the Basin just across the ridge north of Ryder and McPheters Lakes in Middle Basin. It is a nice place for camping, fishing and solitude; not too crowded. The meadows and surrounding camp areas, a half mile below the lake, offer good protection from the weather and ample firewood if conserved.
Details
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas
Length:
2.1 miles oneway
Can extent this hike to 6.5 miles one way.
Can extent this hike to 6.5 miles one way.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1/2 hour to 1 hour
Elevation Change:
2000
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Map: Christmas Meadows and Hayden Park
Camping Info
The Meadows campground is located adjacent to the trailhead and provides developed site camping.
Additional Details:
The trailhead is well marked and signed. Parking available, although spaces may be filled on warm summer weekends. A horse ramp is also available.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Roughly 49 miles northeast out of Kamas on Highway 150 (1/2 mile south of the Bear River Ranger Station) to the Christmas Meadows Road and follow this well-graded dirt road 4 miles to the Meadows trailhead.
