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This trail was originally constructed as the main access across the North Slope of the Uintas. The trail also has been known as the telephone line trail because the main telephone line from Whitney Guard Station to the Hewinta Guard Station follows this route. The trail runs west to east across drainages through meadows, conifer forests and high passes. Many of the trails into the High Uintas Wilderness branch off this trail. There are many scenic vistas along this route.
Details
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 49 miles northeast of Kamas
Length:
23 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
One long day or two day.
Trailhead Elevation:
8600
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Map: Christmas Meadows, Red Knob, Elizabeth Mountain and Lyman Lake
Additional Details:
Parking 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) turn east on the Christmas Meadows Road for 1.5 miles to Bear River Smiths Fork trail sign. Turn left at sign in large meadow, park your vehicle here, follow logging road .7 miles to where the trail starts.
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