Bogley

[Sombeech]

I've asked before, but can't find the thread. :ne_nau:

I'm looking for a new backpacking destination in the Uintas this summer.
I'd like about 8-10 miles in, great fishing, and beautiful scenery.

I love Allsop Lake, but I've been there about 6 times. I've also been to King's Peak from Henry's Fork. That was too crowded for me, although I did enjoy Bear Lake up there.

I've thought about Naturalist Basin, it looks great, but I've heard it gets crowded, and you have to go early in the year to see the waterfalls.

Any suggestions? Remember- fishing, 8 miles in, and very scenic. Thanks.

PS, horses may be with us, for my Dad.

[Scout Master]

We camped near Clyde lake last summer. One of our guys caught over 50 in 3 days. It was not quite the 8-10 miles though.

[Sombeech]

Scout Master wrote: We camped near Clyde lake last summer. One of our guys caught over 50 in 3 days. It was not quite the 8-10 miles though.

How were the crowds? Was it scenic? And where exactly is Clyde Lake? Thanks.

[Scout Master]

N 40.42.202
W110.58.103
Clyde lake is just off the Notch Trail It is a popular area but not too bad.

[vamedtech]

I'd like to finaly bag Mt Emmons this year. I attempted it a couple of years ago but the weather prevented us from making the summit. We made it as far as the Timothy Lakes where we spent a very wet night. I believe it's about eight miles to the Timothy lakes. I've heard you can hike the ridgeline over to Kings peak this way. I wouldn't mind giving that a try too.

[Mtnman1830]

Long ago, I went to up Osler. I remember the fishing was great, but not much else.

You may want to try to bag all 21 peaks above 13,000'. That should get you into some nice country.

[shlingdawg]

Garfield Basin

TR: http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=686

The first two pics are not from my trip, they got messed up somehow.

Anyway, I went up there the end of July 2 years ago and only saw two other groups & a ranger. 9-10 miles in to Spider Lake, 11 to 5 point. I would camp at Spider Lake if I go again. I've never had fishing like that before and the scenery is A+. If you want details or GPS tracks, PM me. If you want a guide, I'm all for it.

[Sombeech]

shlingdawg wrote: Garfield Basin

TR: http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=686
I would camp at Spider Lake if I go again. I've never had fishing like that before and the scenery is A+.

Wow, that Spider Lake looks pretty cool. So, about 10 miles in, huh? I'm going to break out the map and check it out.
shlingdawg wrote: Seven and a half hours later, we reached our goal: Five Points Lake.
:scared: wow. And is Spider Lake still further than this?

BTW, let's see if we can fix those two pictures. If you can find photos 1 & 2 on your PC, rename them to something like 1a and 2a. Then delete those 2 in your thread, and upload the new ones.

[shagster]

It's starting to get that time of year to start planning a couple of trips. Make sure to include me on any backpacking plans :nod:

[shlingdawg]

Sombeech wrote: shlingdawg wrote: Garfield Basin

TR: http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=686
I would camp at Spider Lake if I go again. I've never had fishing like that before and the scenery is A+.

Wow, that Spider Lake looks pretty cool. So, about 10 miles in, huh? I'm going to break out the map and check it out.
shlingdawg wrote: Seven and a half hours later, we reached our goal: Five Points Lake.
:scared: wow. And is Spider Lake still further than this?

BTW, let's see if we can fix those two pictures. If you can find photos 1 & 2 on your PC, rename them to something like 1a and 2a. Then delete those 2 in your thread, and upload the new ones.

Spider is closer than Five Point by about a mile or a mile and a half. There is the perfect camp site that we stumbled upon that is right by Spider Lake as well as the river that feeds it. It's off the main trail and it complete with big logs for sitting around the fire, a fire pit and great places for tents, etc.

I'll see if I can fix those pics.

[shlingdawg]

I tried something funky with Google Earth. See if you can download the file I attached and open it up in your google Earth. I outlined the basic trail from the trailhead to Spider Lake.

Let me know if it works.

[KillEmAll]

This area sounds awesome. I was already planning my trip. Then I stumbled upon this...

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/campfire%20paper%20final.pdf

:frustrated: I'm not sure your going to be able to set up camp a 1/4 mile away from the lakes. And I don't think they are talking about staying 1/4 mile from a lake. They mean the whole Garfield Basin area.
If I'm going to hike that far I need 2 things: a campfire and some good fishing. The good fishing part is taken care of but the fire restriction just kills it.

[shlingdawg]

KillEmAll wrote: This area sounds awesome. I was already planning my trip. Then I stumbled upon this...

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/campfire%20paper%20final.pdf

:frustrated: I'm not sure your going to be able to set up camp a 1/4 mile away from the lakes. And I don't think they are talking about staying 1/4 mile from a lake. They mean the whole Garfield Basin area.
If I'm going to hike that far I need 2 things: a campfire and some good fishing. The good fishing part is taken care of but the fire restriction just kills it.


1/4 mile isn't bad. Per the ranger we ran into during our trip, he insinuated that you couldn't put a tent within a 1/4 mile either. You figure that 1/4 mile is what? 1300 feet or so, 400 yards-ish? There are plenty of places to camp that are suited to this. You'll be fine in Garfield basin w/ fish & campfire.

It's well worth the hike in. We did one day to hike in, one day out and 3 fishing days. It was perfect. I'll see if I can post more pics to my website.....

[Scott P]

Quote: Any suggestions? Remember- fishing, 8 miles in, and very scenic. Thanks.

You have been to Allsop, but have you taken the right fork at the junction and seen Priord and Norice Lakes too? They are also very nice and are less visited than Allsop. One mile farther.

Quote: I've thought about Naturalist Basin, it looks great, but I've heard it gets crowded.

It is crowded, but up at Shaler Lake there isn’t near as many people.

All above are good suggestions, and there are literally hundreds to choose from.

Deadhorse Lake is one of the prettiest in the Uintas. 11 miles in though, but an easy hike (or horse trip).

Red Castle is beautiful, but also crowded.

Amethyst is beautiful, but crowded at times.

Swift Creek Basin is nice.

Upper Rock Creek is nice, but some of the lakes are more than 8 miles in by quite a bit. My favorite part of the basin is to go over Rocky Sea Pass and visit the NW part of Rock Creek.

Gilbert Lakes are nice and not so many people got there.

Beaver Lake area is nice.

Quent/Cleaveland Lakes are nice too.

Anchor Lake is really nice and it used to not have many visitors, but is increasing. Still not crowded.

The above are just a few of the many, many possibilities.

Quote: I'd like to finaly bag Mt Emmons this year. I attempted it a couple of years ago but the weather prevented us from making the summit. We made it as far as the Timothy Lakes where we spent a very wet night. I believe it's about eight miles to the Timothy lakes. I've heard you can hike the ridgeline over to Kings peak this way. I wouldn't mind giving that a try too.
Here is the info:

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/152546/mount-emmons.html

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/154702/Kings-Emmons-Ridge.html

[Sombeech]

shlingdawg wrote: I tried something funky with Google Earth.

Hey, looks like the Uintas finally have some High Resolution on Google Earth. Sweet! I'll have to do some exploring.

Check it out.