Basics
- Location:
- Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas
- Length:
- 8 miles oneway
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 3 to 5 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 2700 feet
- Season:
- June to October
Description
Stillwater Fork Trail 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 first trail junction you will have a moderate climb over a well marked trail until you get up into the more level terrain in the upper Basin. A hike through these upper meadows and to Ryder and McPheters Lakes offers some beautiful vistas of craggy peaks and classic alpine scenery. Ryder and McPheters Lakes cover about 25 acres each and are located in glacial cirques with the Uinta Crest right above and to the south.
Details
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas
Length:
8 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
3 to 5 hours
Elevation Change:
2700
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS map: Christmas Meadow and Hayden Park
Camping Info
Camping at the trailhead
Additional Details:
Small parking area, Horse ramp available. The trailhead is well marked and signed. Parking is available but may fill up on summer weekends.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Roughly 49 miles northeast out of Kamas on Highway 150 ( 1/2 mile south of the Bear River Ranger Station) turn east on to the Christmas Meadows Road and follow this well-graded dirt road 4 miles to the trailhead adjacent to Christmas Meadows Campground.
