We love the High Uintas. On summer days, they are our favorite escape from the scorching valley floor. We've done a lot of hikes that are family friendly, so we've rounded them up here. These family-friendly hikes on the Mirror Lake Highway hikes are peppered with alpine meadows, soaring granite cliffs,…
We were camping on the Mirror Lake Highway this week and found a new hike that started right in the Mirror Lake Campground. Bonnie Lake trail, which runs just one mile each way (2 miles RT) is flat and easy. It leads to a beautifully peaceful lake, and it isn't very…
Bloods Lake is a very popular trail near Park City. Years ago, the trail started right at Guardsman Pass at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and crossed private property. This was a problem for years. Finally, the trailhead was moved to the Park City side just about a mile beyond…
Did you know that there is a Lilly Lake and a Lily Lake on the Mirror Lake Highway? The better known Lilly Lake is right on the road, features a small campground, and is a popular fishing spot because you can park right next to it. This post, however, is about…
We love the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uintas, so Lofty Lake Loop has been on our list for a while. At just 4.4 miles, it doesn't seem too daunting, even for our 8 year-old, but as it turns out, this hike was pretty difficult. Hike Info: Distance: 4.4 miles roundtripRating:…
We love Fehr Lake on the Mirror Lake Highway and every time we hike here, we look at the sign for Shepard and Hoover Lakes. They are quite a bit further, but the lakes are beautiful. Hoover Lake is beautiful. So we drove to the familiar Fehr Lake trailhead 30 miles…