A hiking and backpacking guide to the high uintas wilderness and surrounding areas paperback january 1, 1993 by mel davis author 4. More recently, tertiary extension modified the uinta mountains by lowering the eastern uintas as early as about 23 mya, but most actively from about 15. The hikes to henrys fork and grandaddy lake were the only two that went inside the wilderness area. Utahs excellent guides and outfitters can truly enhance your adventures. Firsthand descriptions of 99 routes throughout the backcountry wilderness of utahs uinta moutains and high uintas wilderness, including easy day hikes to. For the low price of a 90minute or twohour drive, you can soak in a gorgeous mountain range chockfull of excellent hiking trails. The high uintas wilderness envelops the wild core of this massive mountain range. And the king of the hill is the highline trail, which runs 78 eastwest miles through the 456,705acre high uintas wilderness of northeast utah. The 12 best books and movies about thruhiking backpacker. We cannot guarantee that hiking utahs high uintas book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A hiking and backpacking guide to the high uintas wilderness and surrounding areas. Complete hiking information for uinta mountains, utah with maps, photos, trail descriptions, guides and outfitters, and more. These utah guide books are favorites of the book corner editor valerie clark and her. High uintas backcountry probst, jeffrey, probst, brad on. You may have seen my last post and annoucement i just released my first ebook, salt lake citys best 52 hikes. This is a comprehensive guide it covers just about everything in this area. The uinta highline trail is a trail in the uinta mountains of utah that traverses the range 104 miles 167 km from east to west. Cap it off with a bite and a few frothy beverages in the kamas area, and youve got a pretty epic way to spend a summer day. Trails illustrated high uintas wilderness topographic map. High uintas backcountry is a trail guide and trip planner on the t. The best way to experience salt lake city is by hiking it. I have received so many web searches looking for hikes in the uinta mountains, that i decided to put them all on one page.
Utah has some very remote areas that are accessible only to serious backpackers, but routes to other stunningly beautiful scenes are merely pleasant walks. The true story of the worlds first robbery of a moving train, and the real origins of the wild west. Hiking to ruth lake, uintas ruth lake sits high in the uintas wilderness at roughly 10,200 ft. Get outdoors with local author greg witt, with the fullcolor edition of 60 hikes within 60 miles. Characterized by the highest peaks in utah, countless lakes, and a unique alpine ecosystem, it is among the nations most outstanding wilderness areas. Media hiking utahs high uintas 2nd edition campsaver. Buy a cheap copy of high uintas backcountry book by jeffrey probst. Jun 12, 2017 views of every kinddistant horizons, nearby wildlife, isolated lake basinsare better on ridgeline hikes. The oftenbouldery track crosses nine major passes and seldom dips below 10,500 feet.
Best easy day hikes utahs high uintas would be a good one. Jul 06, 2016 hiking utahs high uintas is in its second edition, which has been revised by former salt lake tribune outdoors editor, brett prettyman. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Explore the alpine vistas, glacierformed lakes and utahs highest peaks with the trails illustrated high uintas wilderness topographic map. Engineering 12 mining and minerals 43 uranium and vanadium 9 coal resources 49 fossil energy 2 coal and coalbed methane 49 tar sands and oil shale 25. Best trails in high uintas wilderness utah alltrails. The high uintas wilderness is administered jointly by the ashley and wasatchcache national forests. Utahs best hiking and camping books are only a click away. This is by far and away the best book with information about utahs uinta mountains. The trail passes through expansive alpine landscapes dominated by metasedimentary rocks sculptured by past glaciers.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The highline trail can be taken in bitsize pieces by going up numerous drainages that contain side trails, hiking a portion of the highline, and dropping down another drainage. Covers trails within the high uintas wildreness area. The original guide was written by jeffery and brad probst, but in this latest version, prettyman has added updated trail changes, all new photos, wildlife info, and a new route to kings peak. Lightweight, inexpensive guide for hikers and walkers exploring the uinta mountains. Outward bound ropes, knots, and hitches tilton, buck. Uintas hikes best uintas hiking trails 10adventures.
High uintas backcountry by jeffrey probst goodreads. Read hiking utahs high uintas a guide to the regions greatest hikes, second edition by rachel dickinson available from rakuten kobo. High uintas backcountry is a trail guide and trip planner on the the high uinta mountains of utah. Hiking utahs high uintas 8015373320 local phone 1888utahmap toll free. Fishing the high uintas would be a more appropriate title. What hikers see is the very best of alpine and subalpine utah. Check out for uinta hiking and a couple books by jeffery probst will come up. There are enough uinta wilderness travelers and lovers here that just reading through the reports and guides with a map in front of you will give you 10 places this summer you want to walk. These alpine mountains contain over 600 fishable lakes, and over.
It crosses the eastwest extent of the high uintas wilderness. Hiking in utah the best way to experience the diverse landscapes of utah is by hiking through them. Skip jack press falcon guides backbeat mcbooks press pineapple press union park press muddy boots globe pequot twodot prometheus stackpole books applause lyons press down east books astragal press. Only kings peak got thrown in as the obligatory state high point in two described multiday backpacking treks, and a traverse along the spine of the entire range. But you dont need to head into the heart of the wilderness area to find places fertile and closely timbered. Its so easy to find a place to hike, take photos, and share my adventures. Pdf hiking utahs high uintas ebooks includes pdf, epub. This is a book about the lakes in the uintas and the fishing in those lakes. Ruth lake is one of the easiest trails in the uintas, making it great for families with children, or perfect for the beginner backpacker. Jul 10, 2016 which makes the uintas even more delicious.
This should make it eaiser to find a particular hike in the uintas. Mountain project mtb project hiking project trail run project powder project national parks. The westernmost parts of the uinta mountains and uinta basin preserve the different structural geometries of the two orogenies. Guided hiking trips vary from halfday hiking clinics to multiday backpacking expeditions. High uintas wilderness area worth a stay utah forum tripadvisor. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your. The baretopped mountain lies deep within the 456,705acre high uintas wilderness, an oblong tract of mountains, valleys, lakes, and meadows, where you can lose yourself for days on end. Media hiking utahs high uintas 2nd edition has been discontinued by media and is no longer available. Apr 10, 20 another observation from a 30 year uinta explorer. On a 42 mile loop through the uintas, my friends and i visited several lakes and covered 3 river drainages. Naturalist basin hike uinta mountains, utah 10adventures. Utah outdoor guidebooks and books about utah utah wild. In order to read online or download hiking utahs high uintas ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account.
Im so excited for it, but it got me thinking there have been so many books ive looked at over the years that inspired me to travel to new places in utah. Explore utahs five national parksarches, bryce canyon, canyonlands, capitol reef, and zion. Utah expands mountaineers books most popular hiking guidebook series by featuring utah, a national destination for hikers. Salt lake hiking books 5 wasatch hiking books 3 uinta hiking books 2 nearby states hiking books 18 outdoor activities 5 camping, cookouts, and ghost stories books 19 fishing and boating books 15 river guides 9 rock climbing books 3 mountain biking books 6 atv and ohv books 9 hunting books 17 rock art and scenic books 19. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Ive hiked the uintas for years and wish i would have had this book as i passed so many great lakes that were unknown to me.
A guide to the regions greatest hikes, second edition regional hiking series brett prettyman. Some sources indicate that a real glacier existed above red castle lake until the 1930s. Hiking utahs high uintas is in its second edition, which has been revised by former salt lake tribune outdoors editor, brett prettyman. Dec 01, 2000 high uintas backcountry probst, jeffrey, probst, brad on.
Views of every kinddistant horizons, nearby wildlife, isolated lake basinsare better on ridgeline hikes. Alltrails pro makes getting outdoors easier and safer than ever. This place bcp has turned into a treasure trove of uinta tripsloreknowledge. Youll find that once you get off the beaten path on foot, utahs mountains and deserts will open up for you in unexpected ways.
This guide plus a topo map are about all you need to hike the uintas. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Covers trails in the high uintas wilderness area, as well as a few in the western uintaslakes roadless area. See the latest conditions with realtime map overlays, stay on course with offroute notifications, and download maps to your phone so you know where you are when theres no data signal. You will follow this trail for much of your hike, before taking a detour at approximately the 8.
Most of these hikes are in the western uinta mountains alongside highway sr150, just outside of the actual high uinta wilderness area. Utah covers the best and most popular hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches, providing a. Featuring fullcolor photographs and wellmarked topographical maps, 100 classic hikes. Many of the trails listed can be enjoyed by those new to hiking.
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